Essays about: "Decarbonisation"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 78 essays containing the word Decarbonisation.

  1. 31. District heating with small modular reactors utilising an adaptive α-value

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad kärnfysik

    Author : Gustav Södergren; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Globally District Heating (DH) is, in large parts, produced in fossil fired heat plants, why finding “low” carbon or carbon-free alternatives is an important path towards the decarbonisation of the heat sector. With the emergence of Small Modular Reactors (SMR), heretofore economically unattractive nuclear commodities have become realities. READ MORE

  3. 32. Strategies for regional deployment of hydrogen infrastructure : The case of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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

    Author : Roberto Di Molfetta; [2022]
    Keywords : Hydrogen; Infrastructure rollout; Supply chain pathways; Mobility; Hydrogen buses.;

    Abstract : In response to the growing urge towards decarbonisation, more and more initiatives have been set to reduce and/or compensate the level of CO2 (carbon dioxide) emitted by human activities, which is one of the main responsible of the incumbent threats of “global warming” and “climate change”. “Climate neutrality by 2050” has become a decisive topic for political agendas worldwide and, against that background, the hydrogen economy can play a significant role. READ MORE

  4. 33. Decarbonisation potential of multi-family Swedish Homes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Hanxiao Qi; [2022]
    Keywords : Building Energy; OpenStreetMap; EPCs; BETSI; Machine Learning; Automated process; carbon neutral buildings; net zero energy; decarbonisation.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Global warming is mainly caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The building sector is responsible for a significant share of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Most of the existing buildings in Europe were built before 2001 and the vast majority will remain in place after 2050 when EU aims to achieve climate neutrality. READ MORE

  5. 34. Decarbonisation pathways for the Indonesian power system : policy measures and financial schemes options

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Miguel Alumbreros Rodríguez; [2022]
    Keywords : Indonesia; power system; decarbonisation; policy measures; financial schemes; Indonesien; kraftsystem; avkarbonisering; politiska åtgärder; finansiella system;

    Abstract : In view of the potential threat climate change poses around the globe, countries are pledging to emission reductions to alleviate its consequences. As part of the Paris Agreement, Indonesia set sustainability targets for the energy sector, where one of the biggest emitters is the national power system. READ MORE

  6. 35. Human Rights and the Commodification of Pollution – A Genealogical Study of the Carbon Market with an Intergenerational Justice Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Ida Helene Sørensen-Diercksen; [2022]
    Keywords : Carbon market; human rights; climate change; intergenerational justice; genealogy; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The carbon market promises cost-effective climate change mitigation and economic growth. However, it has been criticised as greenwashing and delaying necessary decarbonisation. This thesis examines the genealogy of the carbon market to address the human rights consequences for future generations. READ MORE