Essays about: "Sustainable Hydropower"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 62 essays containing the words Sustainable Hydropower.

  1. 16. The importance of hydropower in relation to the achievement of the SDGs in Bhutan

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Danielle Fröstad; [2019]
    Keywords : Bhutan; Hydropower; Dam governance; SDGs; India;

    Abstract : In order to have a successful outcome and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, the development of the hydropower sector is important. This as the hydropower contributes to the socioeconomic development and economic growth, as well as to have an efficient implementation of the SDGs. READ MORE

  3. 17. Analysis of Burkina Faso Electricity System

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

    Author : Robert Karisa Masumbuko; [2019]
    Keywords : Electricity; Burkina Faso; LEAP; renewable energy; vulnerability; climate change; Elektricitet; Burkina Faso; LEAP; förnybar energi; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : Burkina Faso like many other Least Developed Countries (LDC) in their quest for sustainable development has realized that for there to be meaningful economic and social progress, prioritizing resilience to impacts of climate change is critical. In its National Adaptation Plan, a decrease in average rainfall is forecasted in the order of 150 mm by 2025, in comparison to an average annual value of 798mm for the period 1991 to 2016, and an increase in average temperatures between 1° C - 2. READ MORE

  4. 18. Designing a sustainable and cost-efficient energy system : a feasibility study at Rusape General Hospital in Zimbabwe

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Frida Andersson; Emma Ulfsparre; [2019]
    Keywords : solar power; energy storage; potential; renewable;

    Abstract : Zimbabwe suffers from power outages due to reduced electricity generation from the two main energy sources coal- and hydropower. Even though the electricity supply to the hospital are highly prioritized during these blackouts, the electricity is not enough to power them all. READ MORE

  5. 19. A review on hydrological modelling tools for Nexus assessment : A comparative study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma Brännström; [2019]
    Keywords : Hydrological modelling tool; computer-based models; MIKE SHE; SWAT;

    Abstract : The natural movement of water is known as the hydrological cycle. Many different factors affect the hydrological cycle and the availability of freshwater. The availability of freshwater is essential for many human activities. READ MORE

  6. 20. Future Scenarios for Energy Security and Sustainable Desalination in Jordan

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

    Author : Miles Weinstein; [2019]
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    Abstract : Jordan is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world and contains very limited reserves of traditional energy resources. In fact, the country is classified as extremely water scarce according to FAO, with a water availability of less than 100 m3 per person annually. READ MORE