Essays about: "low carbon energy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 341 essays containing the words low carbon energy.

  1. 11. Evaluation of five hardwood species from Zambia to produce fuel pellets for cooking purposes : Study with a single pellet press including pellet production, post production testing and X-ray examinations

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för energi-, miljö- och byggteknik

    Author : Annika Silvennoinen; [2023]
    Keywords : Pelletizing; Pellet Production; Wood Species; X-Ray examinations; Pelletisering; Pelletstillverkning; Träslag; Röntgenundersökningar;

    Abstract : 81% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa relies on charcoal and firewood to cover their energy needs for cooking. In Africa charcoal is usually produced by burning tree in a traditional kilns and then the food is cooked with a carbon-fired stoves indoors. READ MORE

  3. 12. Digging Deeper: Exploring Roads to Inclusive Development Through Mine Closure Policy and Practices in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Bianca Terrero Vega; [2023]
    Keywords : mine closure; inclusive development; mineral governance; community engagement; energy transition metals; just transitions.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Mining operations have significant environmental and social impacts, including ecosystem fragmentation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social issues such as low wages and unsafe working conditions. Despite these negative effects, mining plays a crucial role in the transition to low-carbon technologies and the demand for energy transition minerals is expected to surge. READ MORE

  4. 13. Investigating food waste composition in school catering with focus on carbon footprint

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Runa Halvarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : waste composition analysis; plate waste; climate impact; elementary schools; canteens;

    Abstract : Food waste has a great impact on the environment and generates approximately 3.3 giga tonnes of CO2-eq annually. The SDG 12.3 set by the UN, to halve the global per capita food waste by 2030, is one of the measures that strives to combat this problem. READ MORE

  5. 14. Climate and economic implications of structure and façade materials on a building's life cycle performance : A case study of a multi-family building in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljö

    Author : Maximilian Jatzkowski; [2023]
    Keywords : life cycle assessment; life cycle analysis; multi-family building; life cost analysis; facade; environmental analysis; livscykelanalys; miljöanalys; flerbostadshus; livskostnadsanalys; stomme; fasad;

    Abstract : This study has been conducted in cooperation with OBOS Kärnhem. The objective of the study is to assess environmental impacts from different structural and facade materials to find a configuration with the lowest impact, and to assess the economic implications of different structural and façade materials. READ MORE

  6. 15. Cannibalization of Renewable Energy in Spain: Market Implications and Mitigation Strategies through CArbon Pricing and Gurarantess of Origin

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Fredrik Lannhard; [2023]
    Keywords : Cannibalization; Renewable energy; Marginal pricing; Day-ahead markets; Spain; Electricity market simulation; Carbon pricing; Guarantees of origin.; Kannibalisering; Förnybar energi; Marginalprissättning; Spotmarknader; Spanien; Elmarknadssimulering; Koldioxidprissättning; Ursprungsgarantier.;

    Abstract : Renewable cannibalization refers to the phenomenon where the increasing penetration of zeromarginal cost renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, leads to a decline in their market value. By extension, this threatens to reduce investment incentives in wind and solar. READ MORE