Essays about: "solar insolation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words solar insolation.
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1. A Study of Stochastic Resonance in a Climate model
University essay from KTH/FysikAbstract : Historically, the earth’s fluctuation between interglacial and glacial climates has been observedto have a period of 105 years [1]. However, simulations of the global average temperature didn’tmanage to reproduce this cycle period until 1982, when Benzi et al. READ MORE
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2. Effects of solar parabolic- trough collectors in small- scale district heating systems
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)Abstract : Reducing carbon emissions in our societies requires a massive shift towards renewables. In Sweden, biomass is the dominant source for the district heat production, but growing demand for biomass in other sectors may cause pressure on it. READ MORE
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3. The pathway to outcompete fossilfuels : Solar thermal as an alternative for industrial heating processesin Gujarat, India
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljöAbstract : 2015 the Paris agreement was signed to tackle the climate change and reduce emissions from fossil fuel burning. The industrial and manufacturing sector which alone accounts for 32% of global energy use relies heavily on fossil fuels. Solar thermal energy is a renewable energy source that has potential of replacing large portions of this energy. READ MORE
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4. Solar Home Systems in Rural Zambia
University essay from KTH/EnergiteknikAbstract : Solenergi är en förnybar energikälla som lämpar sig väl för soliga subsahariska Afrika. Samtidigt är det svårt att leverera solpaneler till de delar av befolkningen som bor på landsbygden på grund av otillräcklig infrastruktur och fluktuerande inkomster bland jordbrukare. READ MORE
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5. Mobility, habitat selection and population connectivity of Lycaena helle in central Sweden : implications for conservation
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : Lycaena helle is an endangered butterfly that is mainly threatened by habitat degradation and fragmentation. For all species with a fragmented distribution, knowledge about mobility, habitat requirements and connectivity is key to developing successful conservation strategies. READ MORE