Search for dissertations about: "tariff regulation"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words tariff regulation.

2. 1. Impact of Economic Regulation on Distributed Generation Integration in Electricity Distribution Grids

   Author : Angela Picciariello; Lennart Söder; Karin Alvehag; Gert Brunekreeft; KTH; []
   Keywords : Distributed generation; distribution economic regulation; regulatory impact; distribution tariff design; cost allocation methodologies; cross subsidies; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

   Abstract : Energy policies in favor of a larger adoption of renewable energy sources for electricity production purposes and the significant progress of several renewable technologies are among the main drivers behind an increasing integration of distributed generation (DG) in distribution networks.DG affects distribution network planning and operation and, consequently, higher or lower network costs than in a traditional passive network scenario arise. READ MORE

4. 2. On Incentives affecting Risk and Asset Management of Power Distribution

   Author : Carl Johan Wallnerström; Rajeev Thottappillil; Patrik Hilber; Ulf Sandberg; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; asset management; correlation studies; incentives; investment planning; maintenance planning; power distribution; reliability analysis; risk management; statistical validation; tariff regulation; vulnerability analysis; weather states; Electric power engineering; Elkraftteknik; Mathematical statistics; Matematisk statistik; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : The introduction of performance based tariff regulations along with higher media and political pressure have increased the need for well-performed risk and asset management applied to electric power distribution systems (DS), which is an infrastructure considered as a natural monopoly. Compared to other technical systems, DS have special characteristics which are important to consider. READ MORE

5. 3. Economic Applications of Product Quality Regulation in WTO Trade Agreements

   Author : Natalie Pienaar; Henrik Horn; Joseph Francois; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : This thesis comprises three theoretical essays on the economic applications of product quality regulation in WTO Agreements:Economic Applications of the WTO Consistency Requirement Article 5.5 (consistency) of the SPS Agreement requires countries to avoid arbitrary distinctions in health protection on goods that are associated with the same disease, if such distinctions result in discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade. READ MORE

6. 4. Evaluating the Swedish mobile communications market: Switching costs and network effects

   Author : Pratompong Srinuan; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Switching costs; competition; network effects; termination-based price discrimination; Swedish mobile communications market;

   Abstract : The Swedish mobile communications market has been facing telecommunication liberalization since 1993. The telecom regulator has implemented many regulations in order to ensure that competition in the mobile communication market is intense and consumers have various choices of services with fair prices. READ MORE

7. 5. Electricity Distribution Network Planning Considering Distributed Generation

   Author : Yalin Huang; Lennart Söder; Karin Alvehag; Peiyuan Chen; KTH; []
   Keywords : Electricity distribution network; network planning; distributed generation; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

   Abstract : One of EU’s actions against climate change is to meet 20% of our energy needs from renewable resources. Given that the renewable resources are becoming more economical to extract electricity from, this will result in that more and more distributed generation (DG) will be connected to power distribution. READ MORE