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1. 1. Valuation in the energy storage sector - an investor perspective

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Oliver Vasanoja; Alessandro Volpe; [2023]
   Keywords : Energy storage; project finance; sustainable finance; investor rationality; financial valuation; levelized cost of storage; net present value; internal rate of return; payback period; technological maturity;

   Abstract : This study will examine a strategy for evaluating energy storage projects by integrating valuation metrics from finance and the energy sector. Uncertainty is one of the key barriers to investment in the energy sector (Shimbar & Ebrahimi, 2017, p. READ MORE

3. 2. Consumer Preferences for Alternative Powertrain in Construction Equipment - A Discrete Choice Analysis

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Mano Rajendran; Shivanand Ambalavanan; [2022]
   Keywords : Discrete choice analysis; Construction equipment; Consumer preference; sustainability; sustainable power;

   Abstract : Increased focus on sustainability and climate change has made reduction in CO2 emissions a priority across all industries. The construction equipment (CE) industry sees alternate powertrain technologies like battery electric and hydrogen fuel-cells as the solution to the climate problem and has therefore started investing in this domain. READ MORE

4. 3. Diffusion of floating offshore wind technology (FOWT) in Sweden

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Jarno Hassinen; Robin Brink; [2022]
   Keywords : Renewable energy; diffusion; competitiveness; floating offshore wind technology; FOWT;

   Abstract : Background: This research work takes a strong sustainability approach with the focus on renewable energy technology (RET) diffusion to meet the multifold and complex challenges with CO2 emission targets and geopolitical energy challenges. Global warming, sustainability issues and significant energy crises, suggests that RET is seen as one of the most important solutions to deal with these challenges. READ MORE

5. 4. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE

6. 5. Soft Energization and Blackout Recovery of Offshore Wind Farm Export System

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Nicolas Mile; [2022]
   Keywords : STATCOM; ES-STATCOM; Blackout; Blackstart; Energization; Restoration; Offshore Wind; Power System; STATCOM; ES-STATCOM; Strömavbrott; Svartstart; Spänningssätta; Återställning; Havsbaserad Vindkraft; Energisystem;

   Abstract : Power generation of the future will be dominated by renewable energy sources. This is a positive trend as society aims to improve sustainability, energy security, and reduce CO2 emissions. This progress however bears challenges for the power systems of the future. READ MORE