Essays about: "Hydropower and energy supply"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 43 essays containing the words Hydropower and energy supply.

  1. 6. Assessment of hydropower mitigation measures for fish habitat rehabilitation with a coupled eco-hydraulic model : A case study on the Skålan-Äldern stretch

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Francesca Polato; [2021]
    Keywords : hydropower; mitigation measures; ecological flow assessment; hydraulic modeling; physical habitat models; vattenkraft; begränsande åtgärder; ekologisk flödesbedömning; hydraulisk modellering; fysiska livsmodeller;

    Abstract : In the past century, hydropower development in Sweden has been facilitated by the lack of appropriate environmental legislation. This exploitation has resulted in the current poor ecological status of most Swedish water bodies affected by hydropower, and in the need for new policies that reflect the 2000 European Water Framework Directive. READ MORE

  3. 7. Ecnomic value of water for Agriculture, Hydropower and Domestic Use : A case study of the Lunsemfwa catchment, Zambia

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Daniel Phiri; [2020]
    Keywords : Ecosystem services; economic value; willingness to pay; translog production function; economic value; hydropower; agriculture; domestic water use; contingent valuation;

    Abstract : The Lunsemfwa river catchment is of paramount importance to the Zambian economy, particularly with regards to energy, agricultural and water for domestic, as well as wildlife. Water shortages during dry spells in the area present a huge problem for the various stakeholders in the basin. READ MORE

  4. 8. Operation of battery energy storage system for frequency control of hydropower operated in island mode

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Amanda Hallblad; [2020]
    Keywords : Battery energy storage system BESS ; hydropower; microgrid MG ; operational strategies; frequency control; PowerFactory;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to analyse how a battery energy storage system (BESS) can support the frequency and voltage stability for an islanded microgrid containing a hydropower plant. Two different microgrids, both situated in Sweden, are evaluated. Modelling and dynamic simulations are conducted in the PowerFactory tool. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Relationship of Weather with Electricity Prices: A Case Study of Albania

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Evgjenia Greku; Zhuohan Xie; [2020]
    Keywords : electricity price; hydro power; renewable energy; state monopoly; day-ahead market; climate change; air temperature; rainfall; river water flow;

    Abstract : Electricity markets may become more sensitive to weather conditions because of higher penetration of renewable energy sources and climatic changes. Albania is 100% reliant on hydropower for its domestic energy generation, making this country compelling to investigate as it is highly sensitive to changing weather conditions. READ MORE

  6. 10. Electricity Production from Concentrated Solar Power and PV System in Ethiopia

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Misrak A. Tefera; [2019]
    Keywords : Eecticity production; CSP; PV System;

    Abstract : Ethiopia has been facing problems regarding power generation, distribution, balancingbetween demand and supply and access to modern energy service. About 92.4% of energysupply is from biomass (mostly in traditional) 5.7% oil which is not friendly with theenvironment and about 1. READ MORE