Essays about: "Klarälven"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Klarälven.

  1. 1. Determination of a hydropower "go-to area" : Klarälven and Dalälven potential assessment and environmental regulation constraints

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Paula Aparicio Garcia; [2023]
    Keywords : Hydropower; REPowerEU; Go-to areas; GIS; MCDA; AHP; RED II; WFD; Nature 2000; Vattenkraft; REPowerEU-Planen; Go-to area; GIS; MCDA; AHP RED II; WFD; Nature 2000;

    Abstract : The current energy crisis with sky-rocketed prices has created the need for new sustainable solutions in the energy production sector. The REPowerEU Plan, presented by the European Commission, has taken up on this and has established measures to accelerate the introduction of new renewable energy capacity in Europe, such as the designation of “go-to areas” by Member States to shorten authorization permits in areas with high potential and low environmental impacts. READ MORE

  3. 2. Water-related disasters : An overview of landslides and floods in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Josefin Wiklund Klingbjer; [2021]
    Keywords : Natural disasters; floods; flooding; landslide; ArcGIS; Sweden; Västra Götaland; Västernorrland; Värmland; Västerbotten; Örebro; Ångermanälven; Norsälven; Klarälven; Göta älv; Naturkatastrofer; översvämning; skred; ArcGIS; Sverige; Västra Götaland; Västernorrland; Värmland; Västerbotten; Örebro; Ångermanälven; Norsälven; Klarälven; Göta älv;

    Abstract : Current research shows that water-related disasters are the most common natural disaster worldwide and these disasters are increasing in numbers. Water-related disasters cause negative consequences through damage to infrastructure and human health. READ MORE

  4. 3. CBA of environmental projects within hydropower

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Sarah Hagman; Julia Lindberg; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Hydropower is a fundamental pillar in the Swedish energy system and accounts for a large part of the Swedish electricity production. The regulation power is also essential for balancing the grid load. READ MORE

  5. 4. CBA of environmental projects within hydropower

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julia Lindberg; Sarah Hagman; [2018]
    Keywords : Cost-benefit analysis; CBA; hydropower; socio-economic assessment method; kostnadsnyttoanalys; vattenkraft; miljöprojekt; samhällsekonomisk lönsamhetsbedömning;

    Abstract : Hydropower is a fundamental pillar in the Swedish energy system and accounts for a large part of the Swedish electricity production. The regulation power is also essential for balancing the grid load. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mass movements as contamination carriers in surface water systems : Swedish experiences and risks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Åkesson; [2010]
    Keywords : contaminant mobilisation; surface water systems; mass movements; contaminant transport; natural hazard; Viskan; Klarälven; Ångermanälven; massrörelser; skred; ytvattensystem; föroreningsspridning; naturkatastrof; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Recent studies indicate a widespread but largely overlooked hazard of contaminant mobilisation and transport in connection to mass movement activity into surface water systems in Sweden. Concerns are exacerbated by predicted effects of climate change, which suggest national increases in rates of precipitation, pore water pressures, run -off, erosion and mass movement occurrence. READ MORE