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  1. 1. Navigating Past the Crucible and into the Blue : The Water Energy Nexus: The bold plan signed by Israel, Jordan and the UAE addressing climate, peace and trade. Can the promise of a better future really be wrested from the clutches of past conflict in the Middle East?

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för Asien- och Mellanösternstudier (IAM)

    Author : Tobias Gisle; [2023]
    Keywords : Israel; Jordan; UAE; Abraham Accords; Water; Desalination; Renewable Energy; The Green Blue Deal; Times of Israel; Al Jazeera; The Jerusalem Post; EcoPeace;

    Abstract : The Water Energy Nexus or WEN is an understanding between Israel, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) whereby Israel will provide Jordan with desalinated water in return for Jordan providing Israel with renewable energy (RE). The UAE will finance the new RE projects in Jordan earmarked for this task. READ MORE

  3. 2. Modelling the national electricity system of Rwanda : Contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : CAROLINA NORDSTRÖM; IDA STENBERG FORSBERG; [2018]
    Keywords : Energy; Electricity; Rwanda; OSeMOSYS; MoManI; Sustainable development; SDG 7; Energi; Elektricitet; Rwanda; OSeMOSYS; MoManI; Hållbar utveckling; SDG 7;

    Abstract : För att ett samhälle ska utvecklas på ett modernt och framgångsrikt sätt är elektricitet en grundläggande faktor. Tillgång till elektricitet förhöjer levnadsstandarden för befolkningen genom att generera positiva synergieffekter såsom att fler utbildar sig, ekonomisk tillväxt och stabilitet, förbättrad välfärd och internationella samarbeten. READ MORE

  4. 3. Validation toolbox for a Physics Engine

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Emma Sundling; [2016]
    Keywords : multi-body dynamics; evaluation; real-time simulation; dynamic simulation;

    Abstract : Physics engines become more and more common due to the rapid development and increasing demand of simulations. With this comes a need of testing the engine, a way to measure its performance, not only its speed but also its accuracy and stability. The purpose of this thesis has been to create a set of benchmark tests. READ MORE

  5. 4. Floating wind power in Norway - Analysis of opportunities and challenges

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

    Author : Daniel Nilsson; Anders Westin; [2014]
    Keywords : Norway; Floating; Wind power; oil gas; water injection; renewable energy; Spar; TLP; Semi-submersible; offshore; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the wake of alarming reports from IPCC, policy makers all over the world have recognized offshore wind power to become an essential contributor in the future renewable energy system and battling of climate change. However, many countries including Norway lack extensive areas of shallow water suitable for conventional offshore wind, hence an interest for deep offshore solutions has arisen. READ MORE

  6. 5. Impacts of dams on lowland agriculture in the Mekong River catchment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Fredrik Fredén; [2011]
    Keywords : physical geography; Mekong River catchment; dam building; floodplain agriculture; sediment delivery; floods; naturgeografi; Mekongflodens avrinningsområde; dammbygge; flodslättsjordbruk; sediment; översvämningar; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Mekong River catchment on the Indochinese peninsula in Southeast Asia is currently one of the world’s most active regions in terms of hydropower planning and development. In recent decades China has launched a hydropower plan comprising eight large dams on the main stream river in the upper part of the catchment. READ MORE