Essays about: "economic systems"

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  1. 1. Dynamics of net primary production and food availability in the aftermath of the 2004 and 2007 desert locust outbreaks in Niger and Yemen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Emma Bylund; [2021]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; desert locust outbreak; NPP; food availability; livelihood zones; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The knowledge of desert locust plagues goes back to biblical times but it is just as relevant in 2020 with an ongoing outbreak in East Africa and the Middle East. The locusts pose a threat to agriculture, and by extent food availability, due to their high appetite, diverse diet and ability to migrate long distances in large swarms. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hydrogen Production and Storage Optimization based on Technical and Financial Conditions : A study of hydrogen strategies focusing on demand and integration of wind power.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknik; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknik

    Author : Hanna Langels; Oskar Syrjä; [2021]
    Keywords : Hydrogen; hydrogen energy system; hydrogen production; hydrogen storage; large-scale storage; underground storage; vessels; LRC; hydrogen application; hydrogen strategies; hydrogen transition; offshore wind energy; electricity grid; electricity price; volatile electricity prices; renewable energy; hydrogen refueling station; hydrogen port; green hydrogen; hydrogen trucks; hydrogen forklifts; fuel cells; electrolysis; alkaline electrolyzer; PEM electrolyzer; levelized cost of hydrogen; LCOH; Vätgas; vätgassystem; vätgasproduktion; vätgaslagring; storskalig vätgaslagring; bergrum; vätgasapplikationer; vätgasstrategi; vätgasomställning; grön omställning; havsbaserad vindkraft; volatila elpriser; elnätet; förnybar energi; vätgastankstation; vätgasmack; vätgashamn; grön vätgas; vätgaslastbilar; vätgastruckar; bränsleceller; elektrolys; alkalisk elektrolysör; PEM elektrolysör;

    Abstract : There has recently been an increased interest in hydrogen, both as a solution for seasonal energy storage but also for implementations in various industries and as fuel for vehicles. The transition to a society less dependent on fossil fuels highlights the need for new solutions where hydrogen is predicted to play a key role. READ MORE

  4. 3. A case study about the potential of battery storage in Culture house : Investigation on the economic viability of battery energy storage system with peak shaving & time-of-use application for culture house in Skellefteå.

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Baljot Singh; [2021]
    Keywords : Battery energy storage system; power grid; peak shaving; time-of-use; tariff system; battery aging; state of health; and second-life batteries.;

    Abstract : The energy demand is steadily increasing, and the electricity sector is undergoing a severe change in this decade. The primary drivers, such as the need to decarbonize the power industry and megatrends for more distributed and renewable systems, are resulting in revolutionary changes in our lifestyle and industry. READ MORE

  5. 4. Using remote sensing and land abandonment as a proxy for long-term human out-migration. A Case Study: Al-Hassakeh Governorate, Syria

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Berit Mohr; [2021]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; remote sensing; Syria; vegetation indices; land abandonment; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The topic of human migration and displacement has become more important in recent years and will continue to do so in the following decades. Voices become louder claiming that climate change is a driving factor for increased displacement and migration. READ MORE

  6. 5. Considering future precipitation in delineation locations for water storage systems - Case study Sri Lanka

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Kanchana Bandaranayake; [2021]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; Physical Geography; Locating new water resources; Water scarcity; Consideration of climatic changes; Future precipitation; Pairwise comparison; Sri Lanka; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Demand for the usable water is accumulating globally in parallel with the population growth and the industrial revolution. Nevertheless, availability and accessibility of the usable water is progressively subsiding due to many environmental and socio-economic reasons. READ MORE