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  1. 1. Electric Leisure Boats: Enablers and Barriers : A case study of leisure boat manufacturers

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

    Author : FREDRIK IHRFELT; [2023]
    Keywords : Leisure boats; electric boats; electrification; technology management; innovation; industrial transformation; accelerators.; Fritidsbåtar; elbåtar; elektrificering; teknikledning; innovation; industriell transformation; påskyndare.;

    Abstract : Combustion engines and fossil fuels have traditionally driven motor-powered leisure boats. Electrification is quickly transforming the transportation sector, but electric boats are rare. The primary drawback of the electric boat is the high production cost. READ MORE

  3. 2. Quantum Portfolio Optimization : a Multi-Level Perspective Study of the Swedish Fund Management Industry

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Olle Malmberg; Joakim Wellenstam; [2021]
    Keywords : Quantum computers; portfolio optimization; multi-level perspective; technological transition; finance; socio-technical; Kvantdatorer; portföljoptimering; multi-level perspective; teknisk omvandling; finans; socio-teknisk;

    Abstract : In recent years, quantum computers have achieved new levels of sophistication and are by some estimates only a few years from being used in production. A growing body of literature points toward their potential uses within various industries, with the finance industry identified as exceptionally full of prospective applications. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring off-grid electricity production in Sweden: Benefits vs costs

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

    Author : Jesper Björkman; Simon Lundqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Battery storage; Grid defection; Grid parity; Grid tariff; HOMER Pro; Hydrogen storage; Off-grid; Off-grid applications; Partially off-grid; Prosumer; Prosumer household; Self-sufficient household; Socio-technical change; Socio-technical systems; Solar PV; Sweden; Utility death spiral.; Batterilagring; Delvis Off-grid; Grid paritet; Off-grid; Prosument; Vätgaslagring; Självförsörjande hushåll; Socio-tekniska förändringar; Socio-tekniska system; Solpaneler; Sverige;

    Abstract : Over the past decade, technologies that facilitate household electricity production and storage have seen a rapid development along with a significant cost reduction. Research points to an increased share of household-produced electricity within the existing national grids across the globe. READ MORE

  5. 4. Forest-based bioeconomy - to be or not to be? : a socio-technical transition

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Carolina Berg Rustas; Emil Nagy; [2019]
    Keywords : enabling factors; hindering factors; low carbon transition; public perception; wooden multi-story buildings; wooden multi-storey buildings; bioekonomi; flervåningshus i trä; hindrande faktorer; möjliggörande faktorer; skogsbaserad bioekonomi; social acceptans; socio-teknisk övergång;

    Abstract : In this study, social acceptance of forest-based bioeconomy and primarily wooden multi-story buildings was examined. This study is a pilot study. Earlier studies have examined different stakeholder groups’ perceptions of the bioeconomy, but one group that has not been examined thoroughly is the public. READ MORE

  6. 5. Will green banking unlock a sustainibility transition towards a low-carbon economy? : The perspective of a member-owned bank in Sweden

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

    Author : Ulrika Solheim; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainibility transition; multi-level perspective; socio-technical transition; the financial industry; green banking; low carbon economy; green growth; carbon lock-in; Hållbarhetsövergång; multi-nivåperspektiv; socio-teknisk övergång; finansbranschen; gröna banker; koldioxidsnål ekonomi; grön tillväxt; koldioxidintensiva låsningar;

    Abstract : In the climate change discussion, there is a broad consensus about the importance of support from the financial industry when it comes to supporting changes towards a more sustainable society. However, investments in the society supporting a transition towards a low-carbon economy are still waiting to become unlocked. READ MORE