Essays about: "NPV"

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  1. 6. Microgrid in George Washington, Cuba

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

    Author : Mimmi Fröjdh; Sofia Sjöberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Cuba; microgrid; energy systems modelling; renewable energy; optimization; Kuba; microgrid; energisystemmodellering; förnybar energi; optimering;

    Abstract : Cuba has vast natural resources for domestic renewable energy generation, but their energy mix is heavily dominated by fossil fuels. This contributes to a high dependence on expensive oil imports and has led to significant generation shortfalls, which in turn has resulted in extensive power outages and serious fuel crises. READ MORE

  3. 7. Assessment of the integration of solar heat power into food drying processes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Charalampos Psilopoulos; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable; sustainability; co2 reduction; feasibility; solar thermal; direct steam generation; drying; food industry; scope 1 emissions; sdg; sustainable development goals; spray drying; drum drying; powder; food; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The long-lasting usage of fossil fuels has brought its negative impact on the planet and thus the society is turning towards more environmentally sustainable solutions in every aspect of life. This master’s thesis discusses the novel topic of integrating concentrated solar thermal collectors, which directly produce steam, to drying processes in the food industry, which is proven to currently emit significant amounts of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). READ MORE

  4. 8. Techno-economic analysis of large-scale production of e-methanol, via CO2- hydrogenation, in Power-to-X

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Jonathan Ahlbäck Ikonen; [2023]
    Keywords : Power-to-X; E-methanol; Hydrogen Production; CO2-hydrogenation; Methanol Synthesis; Decarbonisation; Chemical Engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Global levels of carbon emissions are constantly rising causing irreversible damages to ecosystems. The heavy transport sector and the industrial sector are responsible for large amounts of the emissions on a yearly basis. READ MORE

  5. 9. Sustainable Urban Energy Transition for the City of Bitola, North Macedonia : A City-Scale Urban Building Energy Model

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

    Author : Emilie Andersson; Hillevi Höijer; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban building energy model; UBEM; Urban energy simulation; Urban energy transition; City Energy Analyst; CEA; Bitola; North Macedonia; Byggnadsmodellering på stadsnivå; Stadsenergimodellering; Stadsenergiomställning; Urban Building Energy Model; City Energy Analyst; CEA; Energisystemmodell; Bitola; Nordmakedonien;

    Abstract : Cities play a crucial role in sustainable energy system transformation. Urban energy systems account for 75% of global primary energy use, and 70% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (IEA, 2021). READ MORE

  6. 10. Turning Up the Efficiency: The Office Building Retrofit Challenge

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fastighetsvetenskap

    Author : Viktor Karlsson; Alex Camango; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy Efficiency; Retrofit; Retrofitting Measures; BEETs; NPV; SPP; Insulation; HVAC; Windows; IDA ICE; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study is a single case study of a building situated in Malmö, Sweden, examining various retrofit measures and their potential impact on the building’s energy performance. A pre-study was carried out to gain knowledge on applicable retrofitting measures from existing literature. Subsequently, the case study consisted of three major phases. READ MORE