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  1. 1. Assessment of the energetic feasibility of a novel CHP biorefinery concept

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Ângelo Miguel Mendes Ferreira; [2023]
    Keywords : biorefinery; bioenergy; biomimicry; combined heat and power; Earth Power Lodge; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study investigates the potential for energetic self-reliance in an integrated biore- finery, the Earth Power Lodge (EPL), which aims to convert waste into valuable by- products through bio- and thermochemical conversion processes. The primary questions addressed include assessing the necessity of external propane to sustain the pyrolysis process and the net energy output of the ThermoChemical Reactor (TCR) process when fractional distillation is applied to the resulting bio-oils. READ MORE

  3. 2. Grid stability evaluation and techno-economic analysis of shared solar applications within a Swedish energy community.

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

    Author : Hugo Holsti Heijbel; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy communities; Renewable energy; Local sharing; Solar penetration; Grid stability analysis; Energigemenskaper; Förnybar energi; Lokal delning; Solpenetration; Nätstabilitetsanalys;

    Abstract : The joint European electricity production in 2022 was 2.9 PWh where 34.3% of the electricity came from sources of natural gas and coal. However, to be able to achieve the goals of the Paris agreement, greenhouse gas emissions must peak before 2025 and thus call for a rapid decarbonatization. READ MORE

  4. 3. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  5. 4. Health Inequalities in Italy: Evaluating the Impact of Decentralisation Reform on Regional Disparities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Ilaria Rinaldi; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

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  6. 5. Centralisation on Decentralised Online Social Networks

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Martin Ryberg Laude; Markus Brewitz; [2023]
    Keywords : Social media; centralised platforms; decentralised; platforms; Mastodon; onboarding flow; user tests; randomisation; centralisation; decentralisation;

    Abstract : The rapid growth of centralised social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook has raised concerns about privacy and the concentration of power held by the companies behind these services. In response, decentralised social media platforms have emerged as alternatives, forming federations of various instances without a single owner. READ MORE