Essays about: "Islands"

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  1. 16. ENERGY ISLANDS - A CASE STUDY IN GREECE

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Dimitrios Porichis; [2023]
    Keywords : Renewable Energy Sources; Energy Island; Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis; Offshore Wind; Floating Solar Photovoltaics; Greece; Mediterranean Sea; Aegean Sea.;

    Abstract : The aim of this Thesis is to consider a methodological framework suitable to support a primary and primitive investigation and evaluation of the technical applicability and energy feasibility of a specific Energy Island model in Greece. For such purpose, the general concept and the potential applications of Energy Island are presented, and the present situation of the Greek energy sector and RES technologies in Greece are outlined. READ MORE

  3. 17. Vulnerable Populations and Urban Heat Islands: A Spatial Analysis of Socio-Demographic Factors and Heat Exposure in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : William Godée; Hugo Lemna; [2023]
    Keywords : UHI; Urban Heat Islands; Stockholm; Spatial Analysis; GIS; ArcGIS; Regression; Vulnerable Population; Urbana Värmeöar; Stockholm; Rumslig Analys; GIS; ArcGIS; Regression; Sårbar Population;

    Abstract : The important urban issue of urban heat islands in Stockholm is examined in this thesis. These places influence urban sustainability, liveability, and public health because of the much higher temperatures they experience relative to their surroundings. READ MORE

  4. 18. ENERGY SCENARIOS FOR THE ISLAND OF LESVOS GREECE: A MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS APPROACH

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Rafail Tsompanellis; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy systems; Energy planning on islands; MCDA; PROMETHEE II; Lesvos; Greece; Stakeholders;

    Abstract : This study performs an overview of the current electricity production for the Island of Lesvos, Greece. With the current trends and transitions towards Renewable Energy Sources, there has been an increase in interest in this topic in the region. READ MORE

  5. 19. Sargassum digestate as fertiliser in Grenada

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lina Bengtsson; Theodor Halldin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sargassum; digestate; fertiliser; heavy metals; Sargassum; digestat; gödningsmedel; tungmetaller;

    Abstract : Surges of Sargassum have become more severe and at the time of writing the largest surge yet is set to hit the Caribbean islands, affecting tourism and marine life negatively. Tourism is Grenada’s single handedly largest economic sector, which is why it is important to research the use of Sargassum. READ MORE

  6. 20. Tourism Marketing Management and Competitiveness A Case Study in Öland & Gotland

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Sara Benmakhlouf; Rodrigo Fajardo; [2023]
    Keywords : Small island destinations; competitiveness; cultural tourism; relationship marketing; seasonality; market segmentation;

    Abstract : The drastic growth in the tourism industry is continuously raising questions for destinations regarding competitiveness in today's global market share. For small island destinations, destination management in the terms of marketing is a crucial factor that defines the competitiveness and success of smaller islands in order to remain competitive and economically benefit in the fast growing tourism industry. READ MORE