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1. 1. Integrating Local Knowledge into the Spatial Analysis of Wind Power: The case study of Northern Tzoumerka, Greece

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Athanasios Senteles; [2024]
   Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; MCDA; wind energy; local knowledge; Greece; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Increasing demand for incorporating renewable energy projects into the national energy mix, is associated with international and European efforts to tackle the negative effects of climate change and strengthen energy resilience. Greece, as a member country of the European Union, has acknowledged that necessity, by implementing a national program aiming to significantly reduce Green House Gas Emissions and upscale Renewable Energy Sources (RES) project development in upcoming years. READ MORE

3. 2. Offshore Wind Farms in Norway : A Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis for Optimal Site Location

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Adam Törnqvist; Vincent Edberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Offshore wind power; Spatial Multi-criteria Analysis; Renewable energy; Suit-ability map; Geographical Information System; Havsbaserad vindkraft; Spatial multikriterieanalys; Förnybar energi; Lämp-lighetskarta; Geografiskt informationssystem;

   Abstract : Recognizing the imperative transition towards renewable energy sources to combat climate change, this study explores the outlooks for offshore wind power in Norway, a country endowed with extensive coastlines and favourable wind conditions. The thesis sets out to support decision-making processes by synthesizing contemporary research and applying context-specific insights to the southern half of the Norwegian economic zone (NEZ) into a comprehensive Spatial-Multi-criteria Analysis (SMCA). READ MORE

4. 3. Platsens betydelse för växtnäringsläckage från jordbruksmark i Sverige

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

   Author : Frida Lundell; [2023]
   Keywords : kväve- och fosforutlakning; rumslig variation; långtidsövervakning;

   Abstract : Växtnäringsläckage av kväve (N) och fosfor (P) från jordbruksmark tillför näringsämnen till hav och vattendrag. Det är viktigt att minska transporten av N och P av flera anledningar, då det bland annat är en stor bidragande faktor till övergödning. READ MORE

5. 4. Win-Wind situation? The Local Labor Market and Wind Power Investments in Sweden

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Alfred Arnborg; [2023]
   Keywords : Renewable energy; Labor market; Difference-in-differences; Local projections;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the local economic impacts of wind power deployment in Sweden, focusing on the net labor market effects. Using a difference-in-differences model and a local projections model, the study quantifies the impact of wind power investments on unemployment at the municipal level. READ MORE

6. 5. Optimal Knock Sensor Spatial Locations of In-line Combustion Engines : A Case Study of Scania Engines

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

   Author : Hassan Hussein; [2023]
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   Abstract : In recent years, there has been a growing interest in utilizing knock sensors as a diagnostic tool for providing valuable insights into the combustion process. These sensors have demonstrated their potential to offer information regarding crucial parameters such as the start of combustion, heat release rate, misfire events, and valve events. READ MORE