Essays about: "Economic Development advantages and disadvantages"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the words Economic Development advantages and disadvantages.

  1. 11. Comparative analysis of winch-based wave energy converters

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Aleksandar Nachev; [2017]
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    Abstract : Renewable energy sources are probably the future of the mankind. The main points advocating wave energy in particular include its huge potential, low environmental impact and availability around the globe. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Geothermal Potential in Isla Campuzano, Nicaragua

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Louise Selméus; Manuela Stierna; [2017]
    Keywords : Geothermal Potential; Geochemistry; Geological Mapping; ICP-OES; QGIS; Hot Springs; Waters Samples; Na-K-Ca Geothermometer; Medium Enthalpy; Nicaragua.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nicaragua has a geothermal potential of 1519 MW (CNE 2001) due to its volcano chain created by the tectonic activity between the Cocos plate and the Caribbean plate. The Ministry of Energy and Mines in Nicaragua has the ambition to have 91% of Nicaraguas energy consumption from renewables energy for 2027 where geothermal energy will constitute 22%. READ MORE

  4. 13. Textile and recycling initiatives – A step towards a circular economy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johanna Löfgren; Hanna Enocson; [2014-09-23]
    Keywords : textile initiative; circular economy; sustainable business model; textile and clothing industry;

    Abstract : In this study the reader will get an understanding for a new textile initiatives in the Swedish textile and clothing industry. The initiatives are about collecting garments with the aim of reusing and recycling the material. READ MORE

  5. 14. Competitive Global Ports for Regional Economic Development : The Port of Valencia

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

    Author : Mario Sánchez Brox; [2014]
    Keywords : regional development; port; logistics; institutional economics; structure of provision;

    Abstract : Face to high unemployment and GDP stagnation, competitive ports bear potential positive impacts on regional economic development over their hinterland. Ports are conceived as nodes in global supply chains basing their competitiveness in deriving location, infrastructure, connectivity and supply chain integration advantages for logistics operators. READ MORE

  6. 15. Economic Feasibility of Wind Turbine's Anti-Icing Systems Development and application of a simple heuristic method and tool

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Maria Klemm; [2014]
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    Abstract : Wind energy projects in cold climate areas are more and more favoured due to the presence of high wind potential and the availability of land in those areas. A serious problem, however, is the impact of icing on the wind turbine and on the energy production. READ MORE