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1. How Novel Business Models for Decentralised Renewable Energy Generation Transform the German Energy System: A Multi-Level Perspective
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : In order to mitigate climate change, human activity needs to be decarbonised through a phase-out of fossil fuels, replaced by renewable energy sources. Here, sustainable business models can play an important role through connecting niche renewable technologies to the wider system and thereby allowing them to diffuse. READ MORE
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2. Water born cooling of closed greenhouses : An enclosed vertical water curtain cooling system
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknikAbstract : The greenhouses play a key role in food sustainable production, the purpose of the greenhouses is to make an artificial suitable environment to grow different kinds of plants. The cost of energy used in the greenhouses to ensure the optimum temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration, makes up a large part of the final cost of food. READ MORE
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3. Diffusion of floating offshore wind technology (FOWT) in Sweden
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomiAbstract : 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
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4. Diffuse dust at Boliden Bergsöe investigated through X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologiAbstract : Boliden Bergsöe operates a secondary lead smelter for recycling of lead-acid batteries, located in the industrial area of Landskrona. Measurements to monitor levels of airborne particles have been conducted in several locations in Landskrona since 1977. READ MORE
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5. Photodegradation of macroplastics to microplastics : A laboratory study on common litter found in urban areas
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : During the last 60 years the plastic production has increased more than 190 times and plasticpollution both at sea and land is a growing issue. Every year millions of tons of plastic waste fromland reaches the oceans, but the land-based sources are diffuse. READ MORE