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  1. 1. System perspective of rooftop solar PVs in the Swedish industry sector : A case study of GEHAB in Småland

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Tim Wisme; [2022]
    Keywords : Cost-efficient energy solutions; Photovoltaic power; Solar PV; Electricity storage; Lithium-ion battery; Emission reduction; energy simulations; EnergyPLAN;

    Abstract : To reach the Swedish goal of reaching a completely fossil-free electricity sector by the year 2040, there is a need for an increased rate of installed renewable electricity sources. Companies have the opportunity to work towards this goal by investing in solar power technologies, which results in a lowered electricity bill, and an additional revenue when electricity is sold to the grid. READ MORE

  3. 2. Border Carbon Adjustment and Inequality: Distributional Equity Concerns About the EU CBAM's Impacts in South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Jannick Leukers; [2022]
    Keywords : Border carbon adjustment; CBAM; Carbon pricing; Inequality; South Africa; Intervention theory; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Border carbon adjustment (BCA) policies are increasingly discussed as an instrument to avoid carbon leakage; however, their social implications are not well understood. Nevertheless, the EU introduced its CBAM, which will take effect in 2026. READ MORE

  4. 3. Congestion Taxes in Sweden : A comparable study to examine how congestion taxation affect the usage of public transportation in Gothenburg

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Tobias Strömbäck; Daniel Neij Boarder; [2020]
    Keywords : Congestion tax; public transport; commutes.;

    Abstract : This paper examines the effect the Gothenburg congestion tax, which was implemented in 2013, has had on the usage of public transportation. The aim of the policy is to reduce congestion, emissions and to finance public transportation infrastructure. READ MORE

  5. 4. Addressing climate change through unilateral action: The implications of adopting a European Union-wide Border Carbon Adjustment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Egle Kareckaite; [2020]
    Keywords : carbon border tax; carbon leakage; carbon pricing; World Trade Organisation; common but differentiated responsibilities; market mechanism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the European Union’s (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), free allocation of emissions allowances to avoid carbon leakage has resulted in a distorted pricing signal and a failure to reduce emissions in the most polluting industries. A Border Carbon Adjustment (BCA), a mechanism which would apply a tariff to imported goods based on their embedded carbon content, has been suggested as a solution. READ MORE

  6. 5. Inkluderande stadsrum som grund för den demoratiska staden : en explorative studie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Karolina Wingård; [2019]
    Keywords : demokrati; medborgare; offentlighet; stadsplanering; appropriering; territorialitet; stadsrum; exkluderande design; medskapande processer;

    Abstract : Uppsatsen är en studie av litteratur som behandlar stadsrummet som en demokratisk arena, där medborgare har rätt att ta plats och komma till uttryck. Fri tillgång till dessa platser skall för varje medborgare vara en grundläggande rättighet. Dock är stadsplanering en balansgång mellan öppenhet och trygghet. READ MORE