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1. 1. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

   Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
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   Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE

3. 2. Paving the Path to Self-Sufficiency : Optimizing Photovoltaic Installations on Facilities with Emphasis on Consumption Patterns and Economic Viability

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Filippa Backman; Amanda Stafberg; Erik Sterner; Alva Wesslén; [2023]
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   Abstract : This bachelor's thesis explores the potential of Skolfastigheter's facilities to achieve self-sufficiency through solar power while maintaining economic feasibility. The study specifically examines the economic feasibility of various solar power installation sizes, while also exploring key characteristics of school facilities that influence their level of self-sufficiency. READ MORE

4. 3. A metabolic analysis of Menorca during the 2020 lockdown using the Multi-Scale Integrated Analysis of Societal and Ecosystem Metabolism approach

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Oscar Martín Carles; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; metabolic analysis; MuSIASEM; COVID-19; Menorca; island;

   Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic forced many countries to put forth severe lockdown restrictions in order to stop the spread of the virus. Spain was one the most affected countries in Europe, and its non-essential socio-economic activities faced strict restrictions in the free movement of people. READ MORE

5. 4. Smart and Sustainable Off-grid Housing Powered by Vehicle to Anything (V2X) : An exploratory study to understand the innovation readiness and feasibility for off-grid living powered by Vehicle to Anything (V2X)

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

   Author : Hanna Borgefeldt; Emma Svensson; [2022]
   Keywords : Off-grid; Vehicle to home; V2H; Vehicle to load; V2L; sustainable power generation; renewable energy; technology readiness level; electric vehicle innovation; Off-grid; Vehicle to home; V2H; Vehicle to load; V2L; hållbar kraftproduktion; förnybar energi; tekniksmognadsgrad; innovation; elbilar;

   Abstract : For the EU to reach net-zero by 2050, an increased rate of renewable energy generation is needed. Off-grid tiny houses serve as a sustainable housing option as they are energy conservative, and their primary source of energy is renewable energy. READ MORE

6. 5. The Future of Organic Food in Swedish Retail

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Anne Dominique Vos; [2022]
   Keywords : Organic food; Organic labelled food; sustainable food; organic labels; Swedish food retail; food legislation; food retail legislation; government agency sustainability;

   Abstract : Human activity affects planetary systems that support living on Earth and the food systems is a large contributor to overstepping the planetary boundaries. Global and national sustainability aims include targets for organic food production, during the latest years many countries have grown their organic food market share. READ MORE