Search for dissertations about: "strategic reserve"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words strategic reserve.

  2. 1. SECURITY OF SUPPLY DURING THE ENERGY TRANSITION:THE ROLE OF CAPACITY MECHANISMS

    Author : Pradyumna Bhagwat; Mehrdad Ghandhari Alavijh; Margot P. C. Weijnen; Laurens J. De Vries; Reinier van der Veen; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Adequacy policy; capacity mechanisms; capacity market; investment; energy; agent-based modelling; EMLab-Generation; strategic reserve; security of supply; cross-border effects.; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Energy Technology; Energiteknik;

    Abstract : The push for clean energy has caused a rapid growth of renewables in the electricity supply mix of the EU. Although one would assume that the impact of these technologies is entirely positive, recent research and experience indicate that there is reason for concern namely regarding the security of supply. READ MORE

  4. 2. Interruptible Load as an Ancillary Service in Deregulated Electricity Markets

    Author : Anh Tuan Le; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; reserve generation; least-cost planning.; interruptible load management; optimal power flow; ancillary services; deregulated electricity market; congestion management;

    Abstract : Power companies world-wide have been restructuring their electric power systems from a vertically integrated entity to a deregulated, open-market environment. Previously, electric utilities usually sought to maximize the social welfare of the system with distributional equity as its main operational criterion. READ MORE

  5. 3. Electricity Market Design Strategies for Hydro-dominated Power Systems : Exploring Optimal Bidding, Planning, and Strategic Operation through Various Market Design Strategies

    Author : Abolfazl Khodadadi; Lennart Söder; Audun Botterud; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Nordic Balancing Model; Electricity Market Designs; Stochastic Optimization; Contract-for-Difference Contracts; Nordiska Balanseringsmodellen; Design av Elektricitetsmarknader; Stokastisk Optimering; Kontrakt- för-Skillnad Kontrakt; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik; Nationalekonomi; Economics;

    Abstract : The existing wholesale power markets in Nordic countries play a vital role in ensuring the planned balance between supply and demand. However, these markets do not guarantee real-time operational security of the power system. READ MORE

  6. 4. Essays of Financial Performance and Capital Structure

    Author : Lars Lindbergh; Lars G. Hassel; Michael B. Adams; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; financial accounting; financial statements; financial performance; capital structure; tax allowances; comparative studies; Företagsekonomi; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of an introductory chapter and four self-contained essays on financial performance and capital structure. Essay I assesses the strength of strategic inputs into profitability among firms within several sub-sectors within the industrial service sector in the U.S. and Sweden. READ MORE

  7. 5. Supply disruptions and the allocation of emergency reserves

    Author : Clas Bergström; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This dissertation considers a country that faces uncertain and intermittent disruptions of a single import. It focuses on the possibility of stockpiling the good to hedge against the adverse effects of interrupted supplies. READ MORE