Essays about: "2010 ENERGY"
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1. WILL THE MUNICIPALITIES BENEFIT? : The impact of wind power deployment on the local economy- Evidence from Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/NationalekonomiAbstract : Investment in wind energy has increased rapidly in the past few decades in Sweden and is believed to be important for mitigating climate change and contributing to energy independence. Despite this, wind power projects are frequently met with local opposition, and many wind power projects are rejected by the municipal veto. READ MORE
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2. Phase Change Material : Potential for increased fire resistance in concrete
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : The European commission has in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive from 2010 decided that its member states were required to ensure that all new buildings by the end of 2020 were nearly zero-energy buildings. These buildings require small amounts of energy compared to its performance in example by keeping a pleasant indoor climate. READ MORE
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3. Techno-Economic Analysis of Solar and Battery Systems : A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Parameters
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Sweden has experienced a significant increase in installed solar power capacity between 2010 and 2020, driven by decreasing installation costs, government subsidies and widespread public interest. However, Sweden's geographical distribution of electricity generation and consumption presents challenges for the national grid. READ MORE
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4. Manufacturing & Regional Cost Competitiveness of Commercial Sodium Ion Cells : A bottom-up cost analysis of Lithium and Sodium Ion Battery Storage
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Batteries are increasingly seen as an indispensable element in the rapid progress of the energy transition. With forecasts for global demand set to reach 2 TWh by 2030 and increasing policy support for battery manufacturers, many questions arise on whether the current rapid expansion of battery manufacturing industry is sustainable. READ MORE
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5. Explorative Scenarios for Future Lithium Supplies and Demand
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Because of its specific qualities, lithium is a key element for making lithium-ion batteries, which is of great relevance since the battery sector is the fastest growing user of lithium to date and with the transition towards a fully electrified transportation sector due to the current climate agenda and an even bigger increase in demand for lithium is anticipated for the coming decades. The two main sources for lithium to date are mines and brines, with brine water composing around 87 % of the world’s lithium reserves in terms of contained lithium. READ MORE