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  1. 1. Managing Knowledge in Energy Communities : The Importance of Knowledge Sharing for the Development and Upscaling of Energy Communities

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

    Author : Annie Albåge Pettersson; Josefin Danielsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Energy Community; Knowledge Sharing; Quadruple Helix Model; Knowledge Management; Energigemenskaper; Kunskapsdelning; Quadruple Helix Innovation Model; Knowledge Management;

    Abstract : The transition toward a robust, resource-effective, and renewable energy system faces many challenges. The demand for electricity is expected to rapidly increase over the coming years due to the electrification of society resulting in a need for more transmission capacity in the grid. READ MORE

  3. 2. Energy Access for the Most Vulnerable Groups : A Study on the Long-Term Effects of Energy Access in a Refugee Camp Context with Inclusion of the Host Community

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Marie Stjernquist Desatnik; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development outlines 17 goals to end poverty and ensure the right to development for everyone. Previous research has found that 2/3 of the goals partly depend their success upon whether SDG 7 Ensure access to sustainable, affordable and modern energy for all is achieved or not. READ MORE

  4. 3. Solar landfills : A study of the concept in a Swedish setting

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Martin Skoglund; Cecilia Mårtensson; [2014]
    Keywords : Solar landfill; PV system; solar energy; renewable energy;

    Abstract : The increasing global energy demand, which today is mainly supplied by energy sources with a fossil origin, is a severe threat to the environment and to the security of supply. In order to handle these problems, renewable energy sources are promoted globally as well as nationally in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ground heat pump in combination with district heating for a multi-dwelling building in Gävle

    University essay from Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Mariona Torrent Lluch; [2012]
    Keywords : District heating; ground heat pump;

    Abstract : Environment has become a major concern for society, which awareness of the importance of an environmentally respectful development has been growing during the last decades. Economic reasons have encompassed this transition to a more planet friendly conception of human development. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improving Power Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Integrated Role for the Mining Industry?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Anton Smit; [2011]
    Keywords : Mining; electricity; sustainable development; demand side management; resource dependency; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Sub-Saharan Africa suffers from a severe infrastructure deficit, particularly in the power sector and this is broadly recognised as a barrier to poverty alleviation, economic growth and sustainable development in the region. At the same time, the region is rich in natural resources and the mining sector, which already makes a significant contribution to national economies is currently expanding and this growth is expected to continue. READ MORE