Essays about: "decarbonization"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 101 essays containing the word decarbonization.

  1. 11. Deep-Decarbonization of the Industrial Sector through Electrification in France : Analysis of Current Status, Technologies and Policies

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

    Author : Alexandra Couchy; [2023]
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    Abstract : The increasing scientific awareness around man’s responsibility towards global warming has led to political decisions and actions, in order to try to curb the phenomenon of climate change. As a pioneer in tackling greenhouse gases emissions, Europe is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with emission reduction targets of -55% by 2030, and Member States have had to make plans to fulfil this goal. READ MORE

  3. 12. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
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    Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE

  4. 13. 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. 14. ENERGY ISLANDS - A CASE STUDY IN GREECE

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Dimitrios Porichis; [2023]
    Keywords : Renewable Energy Sources; Energy Island; Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis; Offshore Wind; Floating Solar Photovoltaics; Greece; Mediterranean Sea; Aegean Sea.;

    Abstract : The aim of this Thesis is to consider a methodological framework suitable to support a primary and primitive investigation and evaluation of the technical applicability and energy feasibility of a specific Energy Island model in Greece. For such purpose, the general concept and the potential applications of Energy Island are presented, and the present situation of the Greek energy sector and RES technologies in Greece are outlined. READ MORE

  6. 15. Methodological study for carbon accounting : Case study: ISS's technical maintenance activities

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

    Author : Théo Andreux; [2023]
    Keywords : Greenhouse gas emissions; decarbonization; carbon accounting; transparency; comparability; accuracy; completeness.; Växthusgasutsläpp; avkolning; klodioxidredovisning; transparens; jämförbarhet; noggrannhet; fullständighet.;

    Abstract : European greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have decreased by 24% between 1990 and 2019 according to a report by the European Commission. Yet, the Paris agreement set a target of 55% by 2030 to prevent the effects of climate change and prepare for carbon neutrality by 2050. READ MORE