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1. 1. Investigating the dynamics between the developing Nordic hydrogen market and the electricity system under uncertainty

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Timon Renzelmann; [2024]
   Keywords : energy modelling; energy storage; global sensitivity analysis; hydrogen; Method of Morris; Nordics; OSeMOSYS; uncertainty analysis; energimodellering; energilagring; global känslighetsanalys; vätgas; Morris-metoden; Nordiska länder; OSeMOSYS; osäkerhetsanalys;

   Abstract : The potential of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier is hotly debated, but it promises to significantly contribute to a sustainable energy future. Hydrogen can replace fossil fuels in carbon-intensive industries, heavy transport and aviation, and support a renewable energysystem by acting as energy storage to balance intermittent supply. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Toyah Eglin; [2023]
   Keywords : affordable housing; sustainable buildings; local implementations; bioclimatic adaptations;

   Abstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE

4. 3. The Future of Urban Last Mile Deliveries - Not a piece of cake

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Hannah Renhed; Martina Kylebäck Wennerlöf; [2023]
   Keywords : Urban last mile delivery; customer demands; sustainability; outsourcing; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Urban last mile delivery has become an increasingly relevant topic in this day and age, where the urban population is growing at the same time as climate change forces nations to limit emissions. The demand for fast and flexible deliveries in urban areas accelerates, which further escalates the need to optimize these last mile deliveries since they are the most polluting part of the supply chain. READ MORE

5. 4. Policy Incoherence in the Development of Biogas in the Road Transport Sector

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

   Author : Natali Fanari; [2023]
   Keywords : Biogas; transport; policy incoherence; policy instruments; biogas development;

   Abstract : Sweden has one of the highest biogas potentials in the world and has been a leader in reducing fossil fuels in the transportation industry. With a goal of achieving a 70% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in domestic transport by 2030 compared to 2010 levels and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, despite the potential advantages of biogas implementation, its adoption in the Swedish transport sector has been limited. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainability and circularity metrics for EV batteries: Enabling circular economy strategy decision making and value communication

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Gunjan Kolhe; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability metrics; Circularity metrics; LIB CE strategies; Second life battery energy storage system; Product service system; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The increasing focus on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in the context of electrification of transport sector has raised concerns about their high costs, resource and energy demands, environmental impact, and social supply chain risks. To address these challenges and maximize the value of LIBs throughout their lifecycle, circular economy (CE) strategies, such as reusing and repurposing, are being explored. READ MORE