Essays about: "Push production system"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 26 essays containing the words Push production system.

  1. 11. Farmers’ perceptions on the effectiveness of push pull technology to control maize stem borer (Chilo Partellus) in Gatsibo District of Rwanda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Marthe Nezehose; [2019]
    Keywords : push pull technology; stem borer; desmodium; Napier grass; ecological interactions;

    Abstract : This case study investigated the perceptions of farmers and the historical effectiveness of push-pull technology to control the maize stem borer (Chilo Partellus) in Nyagihanga sector of Gatsibo District (Rwanda). The investigation was done in collaboration with Food for the Hungry/Rwanda, an organization operating in the mentioned region. READ MORE

  3. 12. Optimization of Virtual Power Plantin Nordic Electricity Market

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Jwalith Desu; [2019]
    Keywords : Virtual Power Plant; mFRR market; spot market; CVaR; risk measures; Stochastic Optimization; Nordic Electricity Market;

    Abstract : With the world becoming more conscious about achieving 1.5-degree scenario as promisedby the most powerful economies of the world, much needed push was received by the renewable energy technology providers. READ MORE

  4. 13. Crop diversity in Scania : geographical and cognitive mapping

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Shaktima López Hösel; [2019]
    Keywords : crop diversity; agroecology; food systems; ecosystem services; resilience; farmer s motivations; geographical information systems; self-determination theory; cognitive mapping;

    Abstract : Modern agriculture is characterized by large scale and large-scale farming of a few crops, which rely heavily on external inputs. These kinds of intensive and specialized farming systems are contributing to exceeding the planetary boundaries for our ecosystems. READ MORE

  5. 14. Conjunctive Operation of Hydro and Solar PV Power with Pumped Storage at Kafue Gorge Power Station (Zambia)

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Elvis Nyirenda; [2019]
    Keywords : Photovoltaic; Hydro; Power; Storage; Pumped Hydro Storage; Zambia;

    Abstract : This report covers the work carried out to redesign the two existing conventional hydro power stations in Zambia on the Kafue river into the pumped storage facility with solar photovoltaic power so that security of supply and water conservation is achieved to reduce the power deficits during the dry and drought periods. The two stations are Kafue gorge upper power station (KGUPS) and Kafue gorge lower power station (KGLPS) with an installed capacity of 990 MW and 750 MW respectively. READ MORE

  6. 15. Heteroleptic Copper (I) Complexes as Photosensitizers in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Angela Raffaella Pia Pizzichetti; [2019]
    Keywords : Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells; Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Photovoltaic; Copper I complexes;

    Abstract : Modern civilization highly depends on energy and finding alternative sources to fossil fuels becomes more and more necessary. The sun is the most abundant energy source available and exploiting it efficiently would result in a great environmental and economic breakthrough. READ MORE