Essays about: "Decarbonization"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 101 essays containing the word Decarbonization.

  1. 6. Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of  Carbon Sequestration in Stockholm  County's Green areas : A GIS-based Analysis

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Victoria Kareflod; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon sequestration; carbon dynamics; decarbonization; scenario analysis; Corine land cover analysis; urban vegetation; carbon offset; Paris agreement; koldioxidlagring; koldynamik; dekarbonisering; scenarioanalys; marktäckesanalys; stadsvegetation; koldioxidkompensation; parisavtalet;

    Abstract : The human influence of global climate is an issue currently assessed in various mitigation strategies. Stockholm County has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2040 and negative by 2045 according to the Paris agreement. READ MORE

  3. 7. Paths forward for Sustainable Maritime Transport : A techno-economic optimization framework for next generation vessels

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

    Author : Julian Ulrich Hausweiler; [2023]
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    Abstract : Recently, the decarbonization of maritime transport has received increased attention, in order to align with the targets of the Paris Agreement. In 2023, the International Maritime Organization unveiled their revised greenhouse gas strategy with an ambitious target: net-zero emissions by 2050. READ MORE

  4. 8. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Anna Edorson; [2023]
    Keywords : Life-cycle Cost Analysis ; Shadow Pricing of Carbon ; Sustainability ; Climate Targets ; Decision-making ; Project Management ; Livscykelkostnadsanalys ; Skuggpris på koldioxid ; Hållbarhet ; Klimatmål ; Beslutsfattande ; Projektledning ;

    Abstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Digitalization of the Electricity System : Impact Assessment of Digital Technologies on the Electricity System and its Main Stakeholders

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

    Author : Martina Cannata; [2023]
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    Abstract : This work explores the state of digitalization of the European electricity sector and assesses the impacts of digital technologies on the electricity system and its main stakeholders. Digital technologies, such as smart meters and 5G connectivity, represent a powerful tool for system operators to face the new challenges brought about by the decarbonization of the energy sector. READ MORE

  6. 10. Simultaneous scheduling of railway maintenance and trains : Modelling and solving train interactions close to a maintenance operation

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

    Author : Pauline Vaillant; [2023]
    Keywords : Optimization; Linear programming; Heuristics; Railway scheduling; Maintenance planning; Optimering; Linjärprogrammering; Heuristik; Järnvägsplanering; Underhållsplanering;

    Abstract : Rail transport plays a key role in the mobility of passengers and goods. It is expected to grow the decarbonization of society. In that context, it is important to use the railway network efficiently, and jointly planning trains and network maintenance allows for better use of resources. READ MORE