Essays about: "disadvantages environmental costs"

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1. 1. Unlocking the Potential of Solar-Hydro Hybrid Solutions: Feasibility and Economic Analysis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

   Author : Måns Rosberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Hydropower; Solarpower; Hybrid power production; Solar-hydro hybrid power; Reservoir storage; Energy storage; Pumped hydro power; Floating PV; PV; Photovoltaics; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Hybrid solutions that combine multiple renewable energy sources, such as solar power and hydro power, are gaining popularity as a means of meeting the growing energy demands while minimising environmental impacts, but also as an opportunity of connecting solar power plants to the grid in areas where this might not be possible unless large investments are made. This master thesis aims to evaluate the feasibility and economic viability of integrating solar panels with an existing grid connection point at a hydro power plant, along with the introduction of an energy storage solution using a hydro power plant reservoir. READ MORE

3. 2. Extreme renovation of concrete buildings

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : Simon Hardo; Daniel Maher; [2023]
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   Abstract : The global climate crisis and the need to reduce carbon emissions have brought attention to the construction and real estate sector, which has a significant environmental footprint. However, many real estate developers opt for demolition and new construction instead of renovating existing buildings due to challenges such as low floor heights and stringent sustainability requirements. READ MORE

4. 3. Litteraturstudie - Energieffektivisering av livsmedelsbutiker genom nyttjande av överskottsvärme

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

   Author : Christ Asadour; Teodor Nymark; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Generellt sett har livsmedelsbutiker ett stort behov av enrgi i form av el, värme, komfortkyla och livsmedelskyla. Livsmedelsbutikers höga elanvändning utgör 3% av Sveriges totala elanvändning. En betydande del av elanvändningen går till kylsystem och genererar på så vis överskottsvärme från kondensorn som ofta slösas bort. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring nearshoring opportunities in a low-cost country : a case study of nearshoring between Sweden and Morocco

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Lovisa Hillberg; Jenny Gustafsson; Märta Huldén; [2023]
   Keywords : Sourcing strategies; Nearshoring; Textile industry; Production; Sustainability;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore possibilities for textile companies in European high-cost countries to relocate production to low-cost countries in North Africa by performing a case study on Sweden and Morocco. The study will thereby contribute to increased understanding of nearshoring opportunities in low-cost countries. READ MORE

6. 5. Scrubbing of sulfur dioxide from secondary process gases in a copper smelter

   University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

   Author : Obiora Okolo; [2021]
   Keywords : sulfur dioxide; scrubbing; smelter; process industry; flue gas desulfurization; svaveldioxid; skrubbning; smältverk; processindustri; rökgasavsvavling;

   Abstract : Processindustrin är den största källan för utsläpp av svaveldioxid (SO2) i Sverige, vilket även inkluderar icke­järnmetallindustrin. Kopparsmältverket Boliden Rönnskär har ett miljötillstånd som tillåter SO2­-utsläpp på maximalt 3500 ton/år, en gräns som Rönnskär har legat nära under de senaste åren. READ MORE