Essays about: "SNM"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word SNM.

  1. 1. The prospect of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading in microgrids: two Swedish cases

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Nayma Akther Jahan; [2019]
    Keywords : P2P energy trading; energy transition; microgrid; flexibility; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Peer-to-Peer (P2P) energy trading in microgrids is an innovative solution to local energy problems where consumers produce and sell their energy to their neighbours. The idea of a microgrid-based local energy trading enables decentralised energy system and strengthens consumers' participation. READ MORE

  2. 2. From Unisemiotic to Polysemiotic Narratives: Translating across semiotic systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Språk och språkvetenskap

    Author : Karoliina Louhema; [2018]
    Keywords : bodily mimesis; cognitive semiotics; co-speech gestures; embodied narratives; experientiality; iconicity; ideophones; intersemiotic translation; language; mimetic schema; multimodality; narratives; phenomenology; pictorial semiotics; pictures; polysemiotic communication; semiotics; semiotic systems; sensory modalities; signs; sound symbolism; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : Human communication is both polysemiotic and multimodal; it is comprised of ensembles of representations from different semiotic systems in different sensory modalities. These semiotic systems, such as language, gestures, and pictures consist of signs and relations between signs, with system-specific affordances (Kendon, 2004; Zlatev, 2009; Sonesson, 2014). READ MORE

  3. 3. Pushing innovation from below : the role of accelerator programs in the German energy transition

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Charlotte Elsa Jost; [2018]
    Keywords : sustainability science; energy transition governance; accelerator program; strategic niche management; multi-level analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In order to fight climate change and meet the Paris Agreement to keep the global temperature rise below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels, there is an urgent need to change the dominant way of producing and consuming energy worldwide. However, governing an energy transition is a complex and challenging task, as different actors and interests clash on different levels. READ MORE

  4. 4. Niche Providers' Perspective : Barriers towards LOD implementation in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maryam Khan; [2018]
    Keywords : LOD; niche providers; SNM; LOD; nischleverantörer; SNM;

    Abstract : Studies indicate that there will be an increase in precipitation and flooding in cities due to coming climate changes. The current stormwater management systems in Stockholm are not equipped to handle such a change. This necessitates a momentum towards sustainable stormwater solutions. READ MORE

  5. 5. Governance of Innovative Building Practices: Case of the 3rd District Municipality of Budapest

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Zsófia Miklós; [2017]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; innovative building renovation practices; Strategic Niche Management; innovation governance; energy efficient urban development;

    Abstract : This paper presents an analytical framework of governing innovative building practices at a municipal level based on conclusions drawn from the Strategic Niche Management (SNM) approach. The analytical framework viewed the Village House Block demonstration project and EnSURE transnational research collaboration as important facilitators to create the necessary conditions for governing innovation during the renovation of the outdated building stock located in the 3rd District Municipality of Budapest, Hungary. READ MORE