Essays about: "wind 2010"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 109 essays containing the words wind 2010.

  1. 1. WILL THE MUNICIPALITIES BENEFIT? : The impact of wind power deployment on the local economy- Evidence from Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Jessica Lidberg; [2023]
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    Abstract : Investment in wind energy has increased rapidly in the past few decades in Sweden and is believed to be important for mitigating climate change and contributing to energy independence. Despite this, wind power projects are frequently met with local opposition, and many wind power projects are rejected by the municipal veto. READ MORE

  3. 2. How do fires affect the railway? - A Swedish study on what factors influence fire risk and how it affects railway traffic.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Trafik och väg

    Author : Jonatan Gustafsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Train; railway; fire; forest fires; delays; weather; Sweden.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Forest fires can start in a variety of ways. "Fires started deliberately" and "fires started by sparks generated from a train braking" were two of the most common causes of fires between 2010 and 2020. Train braking accounted for 1.1% of all fires, whereas fires created by unknown reasons accounted for 43% of all fires. READ MORE

  4. 3. The challenge of a just transition in northern Sweden : uncovering environmental justice related frames of actors actively involved in wind energy development in northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Rebecca Kneifel; [2022]
    Keywords : environmental justice; wind farming; northern Sweden; reindeer herding; just transition;

    Abstract : The Swedish government has set the goal of taking a pioneer role and targeting a transition towards 100% renewable energy use until 2040. To reach this goal, the focus in energy production is shifting towards solar, hydro as well as wind power. READ MORE

  5. 4. Lifetime extension of offshore wind farms

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Robert Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Lifetime extension; offshore wind power; O M; reliability; ReliaSoft;

    Abstract : Renewable energy sources are in strong demand as the need for clean energy is increasing, driven by the need to reach the environmental targets. Offshore wind power is becoming an attractive source as the technology matures and cost decreases. With time all wind farms age and when the time comes one needs to consider end of life alternatives. READ MORE

  6. 5. SAVINGS OF MATERIAL RESOURCES AND CARBON EMISSIONS WHEN CONVERTING FOSSIL FUEL CAR TO ELECTRIC : A CASE STUDY FOR SWEDEN

    University essay from KTH/Integrated Transport Research Lab, ITRL; KTH/Elkraftteknik

    Author : Daniel Hiller; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; carbon emissions; material resources; fossil fuel vehicles; battery electric vehicles; carculator; Sweden; LCA; Kohlenstoffemissionen; Materialressourcen; Fahrzeuge mit fossilen Brennstoffen; batterieelektrische Fahrzeuge; carculator; Schweden;

    Abstract : Transportation in Sweden currently accounts for one-third of domestic GHG emissions. Thereof more than 90 % are allocated to road traffic with passenger cars being the largest contributor. Hence, the Swedish government adopted stringent climate policies to cut transport emissionsby 70 % (compared to 2010) latest until 2030. READ MORE