Essays about: "land clearance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words land clearance.

1. 1. Optimizing agrivoltaics electricity generation in Sweden : A techno-economic analysis of latitude-dependent design systems

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

   Author : Olamilekan Kazeem Buari; Kajal Kumari; [2023]
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   Abstract : Agrivoltaics have emerged as a viable solution to address the trade-off occurring between the use of land for the cultivation of food and generation of electricity, both of which are essential to humanity. This degree project carried out a techno-economic analysis to assess the impact of optimizing technical parameters on the energy generated by vertical configuration agrivoltaic systems. READ MORE

3. 2. Optimizing sunlight distribution in agrivoltaic systems for the Swedish climate

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Solcellsteknik

   Author : Amanda Daniels; [2022]
   Keywords : agrivoltaics; agri-PV; solar energy; PV; photovoltaics; agriculture; renewable energy; sketchup; solenergi; jordbruk; förnyelsebar energi;

   Abstract : Due to a rising land demand for the construction of large-scale PV-systems, there is increasing competition between energy and food production. A new emerging segment within the PV market called agrivoltaics is providing a contributing solution to this issue by co-using the land for both crop cultivation and PV energy. READ MORE

4. 3. The Ecological and Social Effects of Gentrification and Urbanisation in Thailand's Lower Chao Phraya Delta

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Daniel O'Kane; [2022]
   Keywords : Gentrification; Urbanisation; Bangkok; Chao Phraya; Bang Kachao; Rangsit; Lower Chao Phraya Delta; Mangrove; Land Speculation; Concretisation; Flood; Flooding; Canals; Permaculture; Liquid Perception; Solid Perception; Land Clearance; Waterscape Urbanism; Salinisation; Agriculture; Food Security; Wealth Inequality; Property Tax; Land Tax; Greenwashing;

   Abstract : Rapid economic development and urban expansion of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) places pressure on biomes and communities alike. In a world suffering from the increasing effects of climate change, unchecked urbanisation comes at the expense of carbon sequestrating environments. READ MORE

5. 4. Development of a motion platform for the G1X radar

   University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner

   Author : Kevin Ankarsköld-Flück; Erik Wiskman; [2019]
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   Abstract : The Giraffe 1X is a mobile short range 3D radar from Saab used for example to detect threats and create protection in a ground based air defence system. It can also be used on naval platforms for air and surface surveillance. During the development of the radar, the system needs to be tested for both sea and mobile land applications. READ MORE

6. 5. Lake Victoria - Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Stable Isotope (δ13C) comparison between lake and catchment sediments

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

   Author : Laxmi Gayatri Devi Basapuram; [2018]
   Keywords : Nutrients; Stable isotope δ13C ; Agriculture; Industrialization; Eutrophication;

   Abstract : Lake Victoria situated in East Africa faces an acute problem with eutrophication. Many reasons like agricultural production, industrialization, anthropogenic processes, the introduction of species, and economic activities have caused a stress to the overall well-being of the lake. READ MORE