Essays about: "economic efficiency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 258 essays containing the words economic efficiency.

  1. 1. EROI of crystalline silicon photovoltaics : Variations under different assumptions regarding manufacturing energy inputs and energy output

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för fysik och astronomi

    Author : Johan Lundin; [2013]
    Keywords : EROI; energy return on energy investment; solar cell; biophysical economy; net energy analysis; process chain analysis; photovoltaic;

    Abstract : Installed photovoltaic nameplate power have been growing rapidly around the worldin the last few years. But how much energy is returned to society (i.e. READ MORE

  3. 2. Techno-Economic Assessment of Solar PV/Thermal System for Power and Cooling Generation in Antalya, Turkey

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

    Author : Serdar Kumbasar; [2013]
    Keywords : solar cooling; photovoltaic thermal collectors; absorption chiller; techno-economic assessment;

    Abstract : In this study a roof-top PVT/absorption chiller system is modeled for a hotel building in Antalya, Turkey to cover the cooling demand of the hotel, to produce electricity and domestic hot water. PVT modules, an absorption chiller, a hot storage tank and a natural gas fired auxiliary heater are the main components of the system. READ MORE

  4. 3. How to Go Green as aTelecommunication Companyin a Global Market

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Mohammed Rameez Ghauri; [2013]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Supply chain; Energy efficiency; Reporting; Design;

    Abstract : The issue of sustainability has gained significance in the past two decades or so particularly inthe business sector throughout the globe. Companies from various industries have inculcatedaspects of sustainability in their portfolios due to reasons ranging from stakeholder demandsto industry competition and profit. READ MORE

  5. 4. ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY ON TEHRAN WATER SUPPLY IN 2021 : AN APPLICATION OF A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DSS) TO COMPARE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sina Saemian; [2013]
    Keywords : Sustainable Water Management; Tehran Water; Decision Support System; Adaptation Strategies;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the decision analysis process of investigating the best optimal strategy for Tehran water management in 2021 is described. Such process is normally divided into four steps including: structuring the problem; identifying feasible strategies, their impact and uncertainty; quantifying preferences; and evaluation of countermeasures and sensitivity analysis. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is Sweden Efficient in Producing Human capital? The Impact of Sweden's Inefficiency in Producing Human Capital on Long-term Growth

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Björn Skanke; Ruslan Yanishevsky; [2013]
    Keywords : Efficiency; Human capital; Long-term growth; Non-parametric models;

    Abstract : The future wealth and competitive position of each country in the globalised world is becoming increasingly dependent on its ability to generate and absorb knowledge. Simultaneously, countries are encountering increased pressures on public balances emerging from the economic crisis and demographic trends. READ MORE