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1. 1. Mapping and analysing the current waste paper recycling system in Europe for a new fiber-based packaging material

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Hande Seker Cakal; [2023]
   Keywords : Separate waste collection; material recovery; material recycling; extended producer responsibility; fiber-based cushioning packaging; Separat avfallsinsamling; materialåtervinning; utökat producentansvar; fiberbaserad dämpningsförpackning;

   Abstract : Fiber-based packaging has emerged as an alternative to plastic packaging, driven by concerns regarding environmental impact and excessive usage of plastic. In response to market trends favouring circular packaging solutions, Stora Enso is preparing to introduce Papira, an innovative fiber-based cushioning packaging material, in Europe. READ MORE

3. 2. Farmers Coping with Market Shock : a multiple case study of Agricultural SMEs

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Jesse Harder; [2023]
   Keywords : agriculture; market shock; crop farms; risk management; resilience; decision-making; adaptation; price volatility; coping strategies; market uncertainty; Ukraine war;

   Abstract : This research explores how agricultural SMEs are coping with the agricultural market shock mainly caused by Russian-Ukraine war outbreak in February 2022. The research paper is guided by three research questions investigating 1) the impacts of the current market shock on farms, 2) the coping strategies and decisional motivation of farmers, and 3) the planned adaptations and learnings of the farmers. READ MORE

4. 3. Potential and challenges of Battery Energy Storage(BESS) : The case of Poland

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Marcin Ziółkowski; [2023]
   Keywords : BESS; energy storage; electricity markets; ancillary services; techno-economic analysis; energy policy; EU direetives;

   Abstract : According to the “Draft development plan for meeting the current and future electricity demandfor 2023-2032” developed by the Polish Transmission System Operator PSE, the most appropriate solution is to significantly expand the possibilities of energy storage, due to its role as a factor improving the power balancing with the increase of wind farms and photovoltaic (PV) sources. Poland has changed the rules governing the energy industry to encourage energy storage. READ MORE

5. 4. The relationship between Renewable Energy, Electricity Prices and the Stock Market : A study on the relation between electricity prices and stock markets in chosen European countries with different energy sources

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Tilda Forslin; Gabriel Cedergren; [2022]
   Keywords : Renewable Energy; Electricity Prices; Stock Market; Volatility; Johansen’s Cointegration Test; GARCH; DCC-GARCH;

   Abstract : In this study we analyse the relationship between renewable energy, electricity prices, and the stock market. The impact from electricity prices on stock markets have previously been thoroughly analysed. READ MORE

6. 5. Energy Efficiency for Emerging Market Economies : A Panel Stochastic Frontier Analysis

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Joseph Basabose; [2021]
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   Abstract : Using the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) model, this research measures total-factor energy efficiency (TFEE) for 21 emerging market economies (EMEs) by analyzing the panel data collected from World Bank indicators, which stretches from 1990 up to 2015. Capital stock, labor force, carbon dioxide, and gross domestic product (GDP) are input variables and energy use is used as the output variable, while renewable energy consumption and urban population are the environmental variables. READ MORE