Essays about: "Electricity auctions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Electricity auctions.

  1. 1. Auctions for a Brighter Future - Using an Agent-Based Model to Simulate Auctions of Solar PV in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Björn Danielsson; Fredrik Özaras; [2022-07-07]
    Keywords : RES Auctions; Solar PV; Sustainability; Climate Change; Renewable Energy; Environmental Economics; Agent-based Modeling; Auction simulation; Sweden;

    Abstract : Global warming is one of the most pressing threats to humanity of our time. One of the areas where transitioning towards sustainability is most urgent is in the energy sector. In this thesis, the implementation of an auction-based subsidy scheme for solar photovoltaics (PV) in Sweden is modeled and analyzed. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bidding on the Future: A Comparative Analysis of Offshore Wind Auctions in the UK and the Netherlands

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Arjun Kanumarath; [2022]
    Keywords : UK; Netherlands; auction systems; design elements; assessment criteria; offshore wind;

    Abstract : Auction systems have been around for a long time now, and they are proving to be a good support instrument to promote renewable energy technologies in most parts of the world. The key feature of an auction is its design flexibility, real price discovery through competition, transparency and greater certainty for investors and policymakers to achieve high-level targets. READ MORE

  4. 3. What are the uncertainties and potential impacts of "Brexit"/the EU referendum result on the UK wind energy sector?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Robert Mummery; [2019]
    Keywords : Brexit; Wind power; UK; Wind energy; Energy; Policy;

    Abstract : This study examines the potential effects of Brexit on the wind power industry within the UK. It became apparent that in order to reach the objective that the approach of the research needed to be broadened as it was found that Brexit has potential effects in many areas of the UK's electricity industry, including the import and export of electricity and the associated fuels used in the generation of electricity. READ MORE

  5. 4. The transfer of knowledge for renewable energy policy-making                   between Europe and Peru in the period 2006-2009 : Impacts in the Peruvian Solar Photovoltaic innovation system

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Aina Bruno; [2018]
    Keywords : climate policy; renewable energies; policy transfer; solar photovoltaic; innovation systems;

    Abstract : Energy generation and use is one of the main contributors to climate change, as it is responsible for two thirds of the global greenhouse gas emissions (IEA 2015). In this context, renewable energies (RE) are increasingly gaining momentum as a key driver for the transition towards a low-carbon society (REN21 2016) and a source of technological and social innovation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the future electricity system of Odisha, India

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Srikant Anantapatnaikuni; [2018]
    Keywords : energy efficiency; renewable energy; electricity system; Odisha; energieffektivitet; förnybar energi; elsystem; Odisha;

    Abstract : India ratified the Paris Agreement in 2015. The country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions includes reduction of emissions intensity by 33-35% in 2030 from the 2005 level and 40% of renewable energy share in the electricity mix by 2030. READ MORE