Essays about: "advantages of renewable energy"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 83 essays containing the words advantages of renewable energy.

  1. 31. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for a DC-microgrid energy system in Fjärås

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Tabassom Hashemi Farzad; [2019]
    Keywords : Photovoltaic PV system; Microgrid system; Functional unit; Kilowatt peak kWp ; Ehup;

    Abstract : Application of Photovoltaic PV panels for electricity production has rapidly increased in recent years in Sweden after launching a capital subsidy for PV panel installations in 2009. Kungsbacka municipality’s housing company equipped two groups of buildings in Fjärås with PV systems to generate electricity. READ MORE

  3. 32. Opportunities, Barriers and Preconditions for Battery Energy Storage in Sweden : A Study Investigating the Possibilities of Grid Connected Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems in the Swedish Electricity Market

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

    Author : Maja Isaksson; Ellen Stjerngren; [2019]
    Keywords : Energy storage; Battery energy storage system; Lithium-ion batteries; Stationary applications; Grid flexibility; Electricity market; Regulatory framework;

    Abstract : The global energy system is under transformation. The energy transition from a centralized, fossil fuel based energy system to a more decentralized, renewable energy based system will challenge the balancing of electricity supply and demand. This stresses the importance of grid flexibility. READ MORE

  4. 33. Distributed energy resources in Sweden : The challenges faced by market actors that are developing business models

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

    Author : Niklas Ersson; [2019]
    Keywords : Business Models; Electricity Market; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy.; Affärsmodeller; Elmarknad; Energieffektivitet; Förnybar energi.;

    Abstract : The electricity sector has traditionally been constructed for large scale generation and distribution from the high-voltage to the low-voltage network. Transition is however underway; intermittent power generation has become less expensive and nuclear power plants are set to close down. READ MORE

  5. 34. Detection and removal of wind turbine ice : Method review and a CFD simulation test

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem

    Author : Ismael Bravo Jimenez; [2018]
    Keywords : renewable energy; wind turbine; ice accretion; flow simulation; CFD; wind turbine performance; anti-icing methods; de-icing methods.;

    Abstract : Nowadays, the energy sector is facing a huge demand that needs to be covered. Wind energy is one of the most promising energy resources as it is free from pollution, clean and probably will arise as one of the main energy sources to prevent global warming from happening. Almost 10% of the global energy demand is coming from renewable resources. READ MORE

  6. 35. On the limitations of current support mechanisms for solar electricity in Sweden : A quantification of lost opportunities of solar electricity as a consequence of the regulation for tax exemption being insufficiently designed

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Johanna Gustavsson; [2018]
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    Abstract : The Swedish government has set the goal for renewable electricity generation high: 100 % renewable electricity generation by 2040. Further on, the Swedish solar strategy has a target for the same year: 7-14 TWh electricity extracted from solar energy. READ MORE