Browsing NHH Brage by Subject "Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment"
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Analysis of the European electricity grid scenarios : application to the Belgian renewable energies
(Master thesis, 2020)lia analysed the renewable energy (RE) capacity required in each scenario (and for other variables such as other countries’ production, etc) and then agreed on a transmission capacity for each border and each scenario. ... -
Assessing the profitability of hybrid microgrids for rural electrification : a multi stage and financial model
(Master thesis, 2020)Electricity access expansion is currently one of the main issues in the global agenda, considering the benefits that electrification brings to human society. A lot has been achieved in the past years, however, rural areas ... -
Business opportunities in waste heat utilization in Norway : a new business research for the cloud data center pilot project at the Norwegian center for energy transition studies (NTRANS)
(Master thesis, 2021)This master thesis is a contribution to Statkraft's data center pilot project supported by User Case 2 of the Norwegian Center for Energy Transition Studies (NTRANS). NTRANS is researching the role of the energy system ... -
CBAM – Steering the World Trade to Fit the Future
(Master thesis, 2021)A Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, also known as CBAM, is a policy proposed by the European Commission as a part of “Fit for 55” - an intermediate goal along the way to achieve the final goal of the European Green ... -
Combatting Climate Change with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) An exploratory study on the implementation of CCS in the Norwegian iron and steel sector.
(Master thesis, 2021)Today, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is considered by many as the most credible and costeffective method of combatting global warming and meeting the climate change targets. Despite this, CCS remains a novel technology ... -
A comparison of wind forecasting methods for Norwegian on-shore wind : a perspective into the nuances in wind speed to power conversion and the economic costs associated with wind forecast accuracy
(Master thesis, 2020)This paper examines various short-term forecasting methods to forecast hourly wind energy production in Norway. Performance of forecasting methods were compared across different months, through different evaluation ... -
The Contractual Pillar of Maritime Decarbonisation: A study on the challenges and potential of improving energy efficiency in shipping through contractual means
(Master thesis, 2022)Climate change has grown into an increasingly important concern for the shipping industry, but the contractual infrastructure of bulk shipping has not fully evolved to reflect this. As a result, this thesis examines the ... -
Corporate Sustainability and Financial Performance: An empirical study of the moderating impact of compliance with sustainability reporting standards on the relationship between corporate sustainable performance and corporate financial performance.
(Master thesis, 2022)Identifying a link between corporate sustainability performance (CSP) and corporate financial performance (CFP) can be critical in convincing companies to be more responsible, whether in terms of correcting their own ... -
Economic feasibility of microalgae as a source of biodiesel : Techno-economic and sustainability analyses
(Master thesis, 2021)Microalgae receive rising attention because of their capacity to generate biofuels. Cultured either in ponds or photobioreactors, they have a high growth rate, occupy smaller cultivation land area than other biofuel-generating ... -
The effects of eco-labels and eco-claims on consumers’ purchase intention : the moderating role of regulatory focus
(Master thesis, 2021)As consumers increasingly realize the impacts of their consumption patterns on the environment, many try to pursue a more sustainable purchase behavior by dedicating particular attention to environmentally friendly product ... -
Fishermen facing headwinds : a quantitative approach to evaluating fishing grounds and measuring the impact of offshore wind on the commercial fishing industry
(Master thesis, 2020)In this thesis, we investigate the impact of developing offshore wind farms in Træna on the local community and the fleet operating in the respective areas. In particular, we evaluate the catch value within each offshore ... -
The Future of Natural Gas as a Transition Fuel : Forecasting natural gas-generated power in Germany and the United Kingdom. What can we expect from Norwegian exports of natural gas in the years to come?
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis intends to answer the following research question: What role will natural gas serve in the transition to renewable energy sources in the German and British power sectors, and what will be the implications for ... -
The future of the energy supply sector and the role of nuclear power : what is the real price of energy?
(Master thesis, 2020)The IPCC has composed three different future pathways that dictates the level of emission and air pollution based on actions done in the coming century. Two of the scenarios demand comprehensive emission reduction, especially ... -
Going where you're treated best : tax-based migration from high to low tax jurisdictions
(Master thesis, 2021)Many Western and Scandinavian have continued to raise taxes while the cost of living in their countries has continued to rise. In contrast, the amount of subsequent benefit the individual taxpayer receives continues to ... -
How Does a Firm’s Focus on ESG Factors Affect its Cost of Debt? Investigating Regional and Industry level ESG Materiality Factors and their Effect on Firm Cost of Debt.
(Master thesis, 2022)As ESG risk and ESG materiality concepts become increasingly important to firm and lender-level decision making, our paper aims to investigate the dynamic factors affecting industry and regional-level materiality. Our ... -
Impact assessment of electric vehicles incentives on EV adoption and road traffic : the cases of Norway and the Netherlands
(Master thesis, 2020)The increase in air pollution is a critical issue both at local and global level, as it endangers people’ health and accelerates climate change. The United Nations claimed that to keep global warming at 1.5°C, carbon ... -
The Impact of Carbon Emissions on US Stock Returns: An empirical study of how carbon intensity impacts financial performance
(Master thesis, 2021)The aim of this thesis is to research what effect carbon emissions have on a company's financial performance in the stock market. We want to examine if investing in greener portfolios can yield returns equal to more ... -
The impact of environmental regulations on industry growth : an analysis of the Norwegian salmon farming industry
(Master thesis, 2021)Increasing the production of farmed salmon in Norway is an aspiration of the Norwegian government and domestic salmon farming companies. However, given the growing relevance of the environmental movement worldwide, no ... -
Incorporating Sustainability into Innovation Methodologies: A qualitative case study on how the climate innovation program 20tretti combines Design Thinking and Systems Thinking to foster sustainability-oriented innovations
(Master thesis, 2022)The impacts of climate change are becoming more and more visible to the society as a whole and consequently, sustainability has increased its importance and relevance. To overcome climate challenges, innovation is a ... -
Innovation during Oil Price Booms: Modelling the effects of oil price changes on innovation in oil & gas abundant countries
(Master thesis, 2022)This paper investigates whether oil price booms have an effect on innovation in countries with abundant oil & gas reserves. To quantify innovation within all sectors of a country objectively, patent data is used. Using ...