Search for dissertations about: "energy trend"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 195 swedish dissertations containing the words energy trend.
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1. Decentralization in the electricity system: At the household, community and city levels
Abstract : Recent years have seen a rise in the number of implementations of small-scale generation and storage technologies for electricity and heat at different levels in the energy system. This trend towards decentralization of the system is driven by rapid decrease in technology costs, as well as the intentions expressed by various stakeholders to contribute to a carbon-neutral energy system. READ MORE
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2. Exploring the future low-carbon electricity system: impacts of nuclear power and demand patterns
Abstract : To achieve the climate goals set by the Paris Agreement, the global electricity system is expected to transition towards a low-carbon electricity system. The future low-carbon electricity system is uncertain regarding both generation and demand. READ MORE
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3. Tools for Evaluating Energy Efficiency of Steel Production : Lessons from Sweden and Europe
Abstract : The European Union faces challenges related to climate change, security of energy supply, and competitiveness of European industries. Energy efficiency indicators are required for monitoring and controlling the effectiveness of policies such as the recently endorsed Energy Efficiency Directive. READ MORE
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4. Assessing the sustainability of bioethanol production in different development contexts: A systems approach
Abstract : The continuous depletion of fossil fuel reserves, the global agenda on climate change and threats to energy security have led to increased global interest in the exploration, production and utilisation of bioenergy and biofuels. Access to modern bioenergy carriers derived from the efficient conversion of locally available biomass resources is indispensable for economic growth, rural development and sustainable development in developing countries. READ MORE
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5. Essays on Energy Demand and Household Energy Choice
Abstract : This thesis consists of four self-contained papers related to energydemand and household cooking energy.Paper [I] examine the impact of price, income and non-economicfactors on gasoline demand using a structural time series model. READ MORE