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  1. 1. Navigating Sustainability : A case study exploring alternative energy sources for maritime shipping

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Simon Nordenskiöld; [2024]
    Keywords : Maritime shipping; Alternative energy sources; Alternative fuels; Hydrogen-based fuels; Sustainable shipping; Electrofuels; Electro-methanol; Liquid Hydrogen; Electro-ammonia; Sails; Wind; Technological Innovation System; Sjöfart; Alternativa energikällor; Alternativa bränslen; Vätebaseradebränslen; Hållbar sjöfart; Elektrobränslen; Elektrometanol; Flytande väte; Elektroammoniak; Segel; Vind; Technological Innovation Systems;

    Abstract : This master thesis studies alternative energy sources for maritime shipping in Sweden. With current climate goals, and a need for change, the maritime sector currently undergoes intense transitions. For shipping companies to lower their carbon footprint, the need to replace non decarbonised fuels is hence critical. READ MORE

  3. 2. Powering Tomorrow - Implementation of Battery Energy Storage System in today's Power Grid

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Henrik Ramström; Krenar Gerxhaliu; [2024]
    Keywords : Battery energy storage system; Technology strategy; Resource based view; Technology acquisition; Technology life cycle; Virtual power plant; Value proposition; Ancillary services; Energy market; Innovation; Product development; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title Powering Tomorrow - Implementation of Battery Energy Storage System in today's Power Grid Authors Henrik Ramström and Krenar Gerxhaliu Supervisor Ingela Elofsson, Dept. of Production Management, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Maricruz Bravo, Flower Infrastructure Technologies AB Background We are currently undergoing a transition in the industrial development, taking place globally. READ MORE

  4. 3. Deep reinforcement learning for automated building climate control

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Erik Snällfot; Martin Hörnberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Reinforcement Learning; Deep Learning; Deep Reinforcement Learning; Building Control; Control System;

    Abstract : The building sector is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making it a natural focal point for reducing energy consumption. More efficient use of energy is also becoming increasingly important for property managers as global energy prices are skyrocketing. READ MORE

  5. 4. The potential of a bidding zone reconfiguration to foster an expansion of renewable energy production capacity in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Emma Nedstrand; [2024]
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    Abstract : Effective electricity market design plays an important role in facilitating the transition to a sustainable energy system, and a well-structured electricity market has proven to be crucial in the expansion of renewable energy production capacity. One way of designing the electricity market is by implementing bidding zones, which Sweden did in 2011. READ MORE

  6. 5. Heritability of methane emission in Swedish Red cattle in northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Lucy Chipondoro; [2024]
    Keywords : methane emission; heritability; swedish Red cattle; dairy cow;

    Abstract : Dairy cattle contribute a significant proportion of greenhouse gases (GHG), mainly methane (CH4), among other livestock species. Methane has a negative impact on climate; therefore, its reduction is a top priority for a sustainable dairy production system. READ MORE