Essays about: "fossil fuel import"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 16 essays containing the words fossil fuel import.

  1. 11. Economic Analysis on Electrification of Rural Villages in Eastern Zambia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Jesper Eriksson; Johan Tiselius; [2013-06-19]
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    Abstract : A large proportion of Zambia’s population lives in rural areas and only 3 percent of them have access to electricity. This means that they have to cook over open fire that requires firewood, and with a growing population this usage will increase deforestation. READ MORE

  3. 12. Hållbarhet i svensk tomatproduktion : med utblick mot tomatproduktionen i Nederländerna och Spanien

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Johanna Steen; [2013]
    Keywords : Tomat; Solanum lycopersicum; tomatproduktion; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Tomater finns i dagligvaruhandeln året runt. I Sverige finns ingen produktion av tomater vintertid och då behöver de importeras från länder som har ett varmare klimat. Sverige har en egen produktion av tomater från april till november. Trots egen produktion kan inte efterfrågan på marknaden mötas, inte ens på sommaren. READ MORE

  4. 13. Long-term Bioethanol Shift and Transport Fuel Substitution in Ethiopia : Status, Prospects, and Implications

    University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

    Author : Yacob Yacob Gebreyohannes Hiben; [2013]
    Keywords : Bioenergy; Ethanol; Transport Fuel Substitution; Shift; Scenario; Ethiopia;

    Abstract : In an effort to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels with a sustainable and environmentally sound improvements, the government of Ethiopia has recognized the need to promote biofuels development so as to support the green economy strategy of the country designed to bring a breakthrough for socio-economic and environmental transformations which are becoming the central excellence for current and future prosperity of the country towards the quality of life and global competitiveness. Under this picture, bioethanol fuel comes into the market as one of the possible options to achieve this ambitious goal. READ MORE

  5. 14. Economic Policies and Incentives to Expand the Geothermal Energy Industry in Indonesia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Randy Remigius; [2012]
    Keywords : Indonesia; Economic Policies; Geothermal; Renewable Energy; Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Indonesia is a country with a growing economy and in pararrel with economic growth, energy demand in the country is increasing rapidly. However, energy supply in the country is becoming an issue since Indonesia’s energy supply mainly depends on fossil fuel resources which is non-renewable and the national reserve of fossil fuel itself has been decreasing. READ MORE

  6. 15. OTEC - Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Joakim Laestander; Simon Laestander; [2012]
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    Abstract : OTEC is a technology where power is produced by utilizing the temperature difference in the oceans between surface water and water from the deep. It is considered that a temperature difference of 20K is required – a temperature difference found close to the equator. READ MORE