Essays about: "wind farming"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words wind farming.

  1. 1. A coupling method using CFD, radiative models and a surface model to simulate the micro-climate

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk mekanik

    Author : Joseph Vernier; [2023]
    Keywords : Computational Fluid Dynamics; Fluid Mechanics; Numerics; Micro-climate modeling; Radiation; Crop modeling; Photovoltaic panels;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for energy, depletion of fossil fuels, rising global warming, and greenhouse gas emissions have stimulated the need for widespread development and adoption of renewable energy sources (RES) worldwide. Among these sources, solar energy has emerged as a major contender to meet the growing demand. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mushroom cultivation in Temperate Agroforestry : potential Agroforestry practices, growing methods, and native edible saprophytes to Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Robert Kalenius; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular systems; macrofungi; edible fruitbodies; outdoor mushroom production; waste management; by-product substrates; sustainable agriculture; sustainable forestry;

    Abstract : Traditions of outdoor cultivation of edible fungi in woodland conditions have been practiced in North-East Asia for centuries. This outdoor mushroom production method was exported to North America almost 40 years ago and provides an additional income for small-scale forest farmers, the agroforestry practice closest to woodland conditions. 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. Gränsöverskridande samverkan i biosfären : samverkansprocesser i två biosfärområden

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

    Author : Leonie Tidlund; [2020]
    Keywords : samverkan; legitimitet; biosfärområde; Östra Vätterbranterna; Vänerskärgården med Kinnekulle;

    Abstract : Samverkan är en central del i arbetet mot en hållbar utveckling, för att konkreta för-ändringar ska kunna ske på lokal nivå. Biosfärområden är modellområden för hållbar utveckling som fungerar som en samverkansplattform som samlar de lokala aktörer som kan och vill verka för en hållbar utveckling inom området. READ MORE

  6. 5. Pumped Energy Storage Systemfor the Randenigala Hydropower Plant in Sri Lanka

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Duminda Nalin Habakkala Hewage; [2018]
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    Abstract : The main focus of this work is to introduce a pumped storage system to an existing hydro power plant located on the Randenigala reservoir in Sri Lanka. The selected power plant is located in an area where farming is done extensively, therefore electrical power generation and release of water to the downstream is to be properly coordinated with relevant authorities. READ MORE