Browsing Thesis by Subject "energy, natural resources and the environment"
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End-user flexibility and network investments : a study on utilizing end-user flexibility to defer capacity increasing investments in the Norwegian distribution network
(Master thesis, 2017)The electricity value chain is facing several challenges. The transport sector is electrified, the electricity system digitalized, and generation decentralized. These trends transform the outlook of the electricity system. ... -
Energy and economic efficiency in the solar power industry
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Energy key performance indicators : a european benchmark and assessment of meaningful indicators for the use of energy in large corporations
(Master thesis, 2013)This study aims to identify and analyze energy key performance indicators among large European companies. Energy usage has become a very meaningful topic for both internal management as well as external stakeholders of ... -
Energy poverty in the European Union Cross-country patterns and vulnerability
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis is a quantitative study based on the data gathered from Eurostat. The thesis investigates energy poverty by observing several sides of the problem: geographical distribution in the European Union, cross-country ... -
Enforcing the N-1 criterion in power transmission networks : an analysis of a theoretical model
(Master thesis, 2013)We construct a numerical model of a power transmission network and analyse the effect of implementing N-1 security constraints. We find that implementing N-1 can have widespread effect on prices and quantities through ... -
Environmental benefits of electrical vehicles : externalities appeased with the use of lithium batteries
(Master thesis, 2012)Road transportation creates several negative externalities; these are a key development challenge. The most important of which are environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, congestion (time delay and extra fuel ... -
Environmental sustainability practices in European ports : an analysis of environmental management system tools, sustainability instruments and green practices, improving environmental performance of European cruise ports
(Master thesis, 2018)The main subject of this Thesis is the environmental sustainability management tools used to improve environmental performance of European ports. In the first part the problem of environmental impacts from port operations ... -
The European electricity market over the last 10 years : Which major changes occurred in the electricity markets, in particular in the electricity production of the European Union, in the past 10 years and what are the implications for the future?
(Master thesis, 2023)Electricity forms the backbone of modern society and is vital for powering industries, fostering innovations and guaranteeing the functioning of essential services and technologies. Throughout the last few decades, the ... -
European natural gas markets and globalization : is the hybrid-pricing model here to stay?
(Master thesis, 2012)The European markets for natural gas are characterized by a dual pricing structure which reflects the continents very significant import dependence: the price of imports fluctuates following different dynamics than the ... -
Exploring employee-related and human rights reporting in the year leading up to the Transparency Act : A content analysis of integrated and stand-alone reports from 2021 for a selection of firms on the OBX25.
(Master thesis, 2023)Increasing expectations from stakeholders as well as from legislators regarding companies’ responsibilities towards employees and human rights motivated us to study 14 Norwegian firms’ reporting on information connected ... -
Exploring the deployment of autonomous medical emergency vessels in island and coastal regions : An overview of the opportunities and challenges
(Master thesis, 2023)Introduction: Applications of vessels in emergency medical systems: Method: Discussion: Conclusion: Emergency medical systems in island and coastal regions face challenges such as supply and staffing shortages and a ... -
Exploring the Economics of Sustainable Energy : A Comparative Analysis of LCOE and System Costs for Nuclear and Offshore Wind Projects in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)This study explores the impact of input factor variability and the scope of analysis on profitability calculations for nuclear and offshore wind power in the Norwegian power market. The research employs several data ... -
First-time acquisition of Sustainability-linked Debt in Shipping : Effects on Shareholder Distribution and Investor Appetite
(Master thesis, 2022)The allocation of capital to green projects has increased in recent years, as companies across industries increase their commitments to become more sustainable. In a regulatory environment where sustainability and an ... -
Fixed prices and quotas for renewable electricity : case studies and implications for Norway
(Master thesis, 2011)This thesis provides a study on the support schemes for renewable electricity generation. In particular two schemes, namely Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Tradable Green Certificate (TGC), are compared. The author analyzes the ... -
Forecasting German day-ahead electricity prices using multivariate time series models
(Master thesis, 2012)Using a newly available dataset about the unavailability of power plants and the in-feed of renewable energies to forecast day-ahead electricity prices at the German Power Exchange, this work shows that the predictive ... -
From Sea to Shining Sea? : an econometric inquiry into the offshore mobile rig market
(Master thesis, 2014)The mobile offshore development unit (MODU) market is unique in that the majority of the rig fleet is owned by independent rig management firms and leased to oil and gas companies for exploration and production. Managing ... -
Future of Kenyan electricity generation : an analysis of physical and economical potential and least cost sources
(Master thesis, 2014)Kenya has always had a renewable energy mix, with over 80 percent of electricity generated from renewable sources. As the country continues to develop, and in order to meet the growing demand for electricity, Kenya is ... -
The future of West African gas pipeline project on gas market : development in the West African sub region
(Master thesis, 2010)Over the years, there has been global interest in the energy sector and its mechanism especially the huge and irreversible capital outlay ploughed into this industry. This interest has been strengthened by pivotal ... -
Gender Diversity in the Norwegian Energy Sector and its Development : A descriptive and explanatory study
(Master thesis, 2022)Using Norwegian register data accessed through microdata.no, this thesis seeks to provide a description of gender diversity in the Norwegian energy sector, and renewables specifically. Existing research on gender diversity ... -
Global potential for carbon storage based on forest ecosystems
(Master thesis, 2014)As our concerns about climate change grow, how much anthropogenic emission biosphere can absorb as a net carbon sink remains an important issue . This thesis builds a physical model and an economic model of ...