Essays about: "biofuels impact"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 63 essays containing the words biofuels impact.

  1. 1. The Impact of Policy on the Production of Liquid Biofuels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Alexandra Danielsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In the following thesis, the development of the biofuels sector in the United States will be analysed using environmental economics. Around year 2005, there was a significant increase in the production of liquid biofuels. Hence, the thesis aims to explore the reasons behind the increase. READ MORE

  3. 2. Fuel Transition for Gas Turbines : In a Changing European Energy Landscape

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Lovisa Langerak; [2023]
    Keywords : energy technology; gas turbine; energy transition; Europe; green fuels; hydrogen; ammonia; biofuels; energiteknik; gasturbin; energiomställning; Europa; gröna bränslen; vätgas; ammoniak; biobränslen;

    Abstract : The transition to renewable energy sources is vital to mitigate global warming and achieve the climate targets set by the EU. The availability of natural gas in Europe is challenged due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leading to a shift towards fossil-free alternatives. READ MORE

  4. 3. Energy System Analysis of thermal, hydrogen and battery storage in the energy system of Sweden in 2045

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

    Author : Poornima Sundarrajan; [2023]
    Keywords : VRES; Energy System Model; CEEP; Wind integration; Thermal Energy Storage; Hydrogen Storage; Heat Pumps; Electrolysers; VRES; Energisystemmodell; CEEP; Vindintegration; Värmeenergilagring; Vätgaslagring; Värmepumpar; Elektrolysörer;

    Abstract : Sweden has goals to reach net-zero emissions by 2045. Although electricity sector is almost fossil free, industry & transport still rely on fossil fuels. Ambitious initiatives such as HYBRIT, growth of EV market & expansion of wind power aim to expedite emission reduction. READ MORE

  5. 4. Does irrigation data matter in life cycle assessments?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Olof Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Agent-Based Life cycle assessment; Arable grass rotation; Biofuel; Irrigation; Sensitivity analysis; Water footprint; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Biofuels are seen as a key substitute for fossil fuels and an essential tool for mitigating climate change. A sensitivity analysis was conducted on the AB-LCA (agent-based life cycle assessment) made by Raül López i Losada and his research team. READ MORE

  6. 5. Avskogningsförordningens påverkan på svenska energiföretag

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Nelly Paz Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Avskogningsförordningen; bioenergi; miljöreglering; energiföretag; skogliga biobränslen; bioolja; Deforestation Regulation; bioenergy; environmental regulation; energy companies; woody biofuels; bio-oil;

    Abstract : För att bekämpa global avskogning och skogsförstörelse orsakat av produktion och konsumtion i EU så har den Europeiska kommissionen välkomnat en ny lagstiftning. Den så kallade Avskogningsförordningen införs med syftet att bekämpa klimatförändringarna och reducera påverkan på den biologiska mångfalden, detta genom att förbjuda produkter inom EU som kommer från ställen där avskogning skett. READ MORE