Essays about: "offshore location"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 essays containing the words offshore location.

  1. 1. Offshore Wind Farms in Norway : A Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis for Optimal Site Location

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Adam Törnqvist; Vincent Edberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Offshore wind power; Spatial Multi-criteria Analysis; Renewable energy; Suit-ability map; Geographical Information System; Havsbaserad vindkraft; Spatial multikriterieanalys; Förnybar energi; Lämp-lighetskarta; Geografiskt informationssystem;

    Abstract : Recognizing the imperative transition towards renewable energy sources to combat climate change, this study explores the outlooks for offshore wind power in Norway, a country endowed with extensive coastlines and favourable wind conditions. The thesis sets out to support decision-making processes by synthesizing contemporary research and applying context-specific insights to the southern half of the Norwegian economic zone (NEZ) into a comprehensive Spatial-Multi-criteria Analysis (SMCA). READ MORE

  3. 2. Developing a Cost Model For Combined Offshore Farms : The Advantages of Co-Located Wind and Wave Energy

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

    Author : Eva Blech; [2023]
    Keywords : Wave Energy; Floating Offshore Wind; Co-located Wind-Wave Farm; Levelized Cost of Energy; Multi-Source Offshore Farm; Vågenergi; flytande havsbaserad vindkraft; samlokaliserad vind- och vågpark; nivellerad energikostnad; havsbaserad park med flera källor;

    Abstract : Previous research has displayed that multi-source farms provide an opportunity to reduce the cost of energy and improve the energy output quality. This thesis assesses the cost competitiveness of co-located wind-wave farms, specifically floating offshore wind (FLOW) turbines and CorPower’s wave energy converters (WEC). READ MORE

  4. 3. Climate Impact of Wind Turbine Production : Emissions from Material and Energy Usage for Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines

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

    Author : Joel Arnelo; Maria Kolte; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind turbine production; Wind turbine components; Onshore and Offshore wind power; Wind power climate impact; Produktion av vindkraftverk; Vindkraftverk komponenter; Landbaserad och havsbaserad vindkraft; Klimatpåverkan vindkraft;

    Abstract : Wind power is a renewable energy source that is making great strides in the global energy sector. While wind power is a renewable energy source, it is not entirely free from carbon emissions. This is because the production of wind turbines is dependent on the use of energy, and as a result can emit large amounts of carbon dioxide. READ MORE

  5. 4. Establishing a battery manufacturing base in Sweden : Evaluating and analyzing the factors behind locational strategy of battery manufacturers

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Gustav Helenefors; Samuel Jakobsson; Marcus Uldin; [2022]
    Keywords : Manufacturing strategies; Battery manufacturing; Sweden; Due diligence; External environment; Strategic shift;

    Abstract : Background: In the last few years, many of the risks of operating in a global supply chain or an offshore manufacturing strategy have become evident as they have been disrupted by accidents, pandemics, and conflicts. Multiple parties in global trade have also increased their talks about autonomy in strategic sectors or production of strategically important components. READ MORE

  6. 5. Manufacturing Reshoring among Swedish Firms

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Negar Ghasemi Rad; [2022]
    Keywords : reshoring; manufacturing; reshoring drivers and barriers; reshoring trend in Sweden; Swedish firms’ expectations; offshoring; location advantages;

    Abstract : Due to the global nature of business, the dispersion of international geographical activities has increased and location decision-making has become a critical strategic decision for companies. Recent research, on the other hand, has begun to report on an opposite movement. READ MORE