Essays about: "wind power generation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 257 essays containing the words wind power generation.

1. 1. Temporary Halting of Wind Turbine Rotors toMitigate Effects on Birds

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

   Author : Ola Hedberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Bird; mitigation; effect; wind farm; turbine; wind power; halting; collision; risk; birds; power; generation;

   Abstract : This study assesses the viability of temporarily halting wind turbine operations as amitigation measure to protect bird populations during migration periods. Conducted in thenorthern Baltic, it examines the migration patterns, timings, and altitudes of various birdspecies, aiming to identify the most critical times for implementing turbine stoppages. READ MORE

3. 2. Hosting Capacity Methods Considering Complementarity between Solar and Wind Power : A Case Study on a Swedish Regional Grid

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem

   Author : Emma Andersson; Maja Abrahamsson Bolstad; [2023]
   Keywords : hosting capacity; hosting capacity methods; renewable power generation; power grid; power system analysis; complementarity; solar power; wind power; deterministic method; time series method;

   Abstract : The demand for electrical power is growing due to factors such as population growth, urbanisation, and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. To be able to keep up with the changes in electricity demand, the Swedish power grid must connect more renewable power generation, but also  increase its transmission capacity. READ MORE

4. 3. Swedish Offshore Wind : Modelling development pathways to commercial viability

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Siddharth Iyer; [2023]
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   Abstract : Offshore wind will play an important role in Sweden’s fossil-free energy future. Although Sweden has many offshore wind farms in the planning and approval stages, few projects have been built, and little public research on which offshore wind areas and individual farms are most economically viable. READ MORE

5. 4. Assessing Offshore Wind Power Potential in Fiji : A GIS-based Site Suitability and Feasibility Analysis

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Felix Askenberger; Victor Renefalk; [2023]
   Keywords : Fiji; Offshore Wind Power; Graphical Information System; Multi-Criteria Site Suitability Analysis; Fiji; Havsbaserad Vindkraft; Grafiska Information System; Multikriterie platslämplighetsanalys;

   Abstract : Renewable energy, including offshore wind power, is expected to play a significant role in mitigating climate change and meeting a growing demand on electricity. Fiji, a Small Island Developing Nation in the South Pacific, needs large quantities of additional renewable energy to achieve its NDC goals and has good natural resources for offshore wind power. READ MORE

6. 5. Something's in the Air: Exploring Wind Power Investment Incentives in Sweden

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Herman Rogefors; William Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Wind Power; Merit Order Effect; Swedish Electricity Market; Firm Profitability; Investments;

   Abstract : Swedish wind power generation levels have shifted materially over the last decade, nearly accounting for 20% of the total electricity supply by the end of 2021. Along with rapid infrastructure development, industry ownership structures have changed, and foreign equity in wind power is estimated to increase from 36% in 2016 to 66% in 2024. READ MORE