Search for dissertations about: "Smart grids"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 57 swedish dissertations containing the words Smart grids.
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1. Assembling the Smart Grid : On the Mobilization of Imaginaries, Users and Materialities in a Swedish Demonstration Project
Abstract : Influential actors refer to smart grids as a revamped version of the energy systemwhen they argue for alternative energy pathways, and assign demonstration projects with the task of turning prospects about the future into functional configurations. This thesis explores notions of the smart grid future that are implicitly conveyed in Swedish smart grid strategy and planning documents. READ MORE
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2. The Sustainable City Becomes Climate-Smart : How Smart City Ideas Reshape Urban Environmental Governance
Abstract : The idea of smart cities has become enormously popular during the past decade. Environmental governance is one issue in which smart city ideas seem to hold potential. However, there is an incredible variety in what it means for a city to be ‘smart’. READ MORE
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3. Smart Energy Grids – Utilization of Space Heating Flexibility
Abstract : Buildings are the largest energy-using sector in the world. Since the generation of energy is highly associated with greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change, there is a large focus on reducing energy use in buildings. READ MORE
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4. Demand Response Polices for the Implementation of Smart Grids
Abstract : With the grasp of a smart grid in sight, discussions have shifted the focus of system security measures away from generation capacity; apart from modifying the supply side, demand may also be exploited to keep the system in balance. Specifically, Demand Response (DR) is the concept of consumer load modification as a result of price signaling, generation adequacy, or state of grid reliability. READ MORE
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5. Improving IT Architecture Modeling Through Automation : Cyber Security Analysis of Smart Grids
Abstract : Contemporary organizations depend on IT to reach their goals but the organizations are constantly adapting to changing market conditions and these changes need to be reflected in the IT architecture. Modeling is often used to manage complex architectures allowing to abstract details and focus on the most important aspects. READ MORE