Essays about: "Investment decision support"

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1. 1. Data Centres as Prosumers: A Techno-Economic Analysis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för materialvetenskap

   Author : Jeremy Ericsson Sintong; [2023]
   Keywords : Data Centres; Prosumers; Techno-Economic Analysis; Waste Heat Recovery; District Heating; Heat Supply; Air-Cooled Data Centre;

   Abstract : Rapid growth of digitalization has urged Data Centres (DC) to be more energy efficient by recovering waste heat from server racks that would otherwise be wasted. This techno-economic study is focused on upgrading low temperature waste heat from typical Air-Cooled DC for District Heating Network (DHN) market in Stockholm region. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. Rapid expansion of roof mounted PV systems in commercial facilities - How can they be insured?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Erik Lindén; [2023]
   Keywords : PV system fires; PV component failures; PV regulations; future PV regulations; PV risk assessment; PV risk evaluation; PV insurance price; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : PV system components that are exposed to unmanageable strain can be overheated, which subsequently results in a fire ignition. Common failure factors are poor component quality, mechanical exposure due to natural phenomena and poor craftmanship. The underlying problem is that PV regulations are lacking in quality or are non-existent. READ MORE

5. 4. EU Taxonomy from the Perspective of Investors

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Agnes Isaksson; Ismira Hodžić; [2023]
   Keywords : EU Taxonomy; Investors; Investment Decisions; Sustainable Investments; Sustainability Reporting; SFDR; CSRD; Asymmetric Information; Legitimacy Theory;

   Abstract : To redirect capital flows towards sustainable investments, the European Union (EU) has implemented the EU Taxonomy, a classification system with definitions for sustainable economic activities. The Taxonomy constitutes a part of the European Green Deal, which is an initiative to transition the EU towards sustainability and competitiveness. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainable Best Practices in Electronic Sector : Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Industry

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Michelle Julius; [2023]
   Keywords : Printed Circuit Board industry; Circular Economy; Sustainability; Implementation; Sweden;

   Abstract : Environmental issues related to the Electronic and Electrical Equipment industry lead companies to consider a new sustainability model to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and waste generation. A significant body of literature focuses on materials and process innovation in the field of Printed Circuit Board (PCB), simultaneously limited attention has been given to industry practices and circular economy strategies. READ MORE