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Showing 1 to 20 of 250 for “"Energy sector"”.
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Greenwashing and misvaluation : evidence from the U.S. energy sector
… carbon emissions and misvaluation in the U.S. energy sector over the period 2010–2023. A two-stage panel regression framework is employed for empirical analysis. The first stage involves estimating a firm’s intrinsic value based on fundamentals, with residuals capturing non-fundamental …
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Empirical and behavioural economic applications to the energy sector
This thesis contributes to the energy literature by leveraging insights from empirical and experimental economics. The thesis presents four papers with a common goal of understanding specific themes in the energy sector namely: households energy use patterns, behavioural preferences among …
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The suitability of coal gasification in India's energy sector
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC), an advanced coal-based power generation technology, may be an important technology to help India meet its future power needs. It has the potential to provide higher generating efficiency, can be adapted to efficiently burn India's high-ash coal, and …
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The cost of power : externalities in South Africa's energy sector
… to a fundamental re-assessment of policy in most sectors of society. Although the energy sector has witnessed a clrar shift away from the self-sufficiency concerns of the apartheid era, to more universal goals of economic efficiency, social equity and environmental sustainability, there has, as …
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The role of energy sector in sustainable development in Iran
Generally speaking, both supply and use of energy in Iran are unsustainable. The unsustainable energy supply and use coupled with an unreliable and unsecure energy system have striking and lasing impacts on economic, social and environmental development of Iran. Natural gas and oil have dominated …
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Structure combination of forecasting models with application in the energy sector
… data and real time series, from the electricity sector. It starts with a literature review on combining forecasts and ensembles of neural networks, and highlights their use in forecasting within the energy sector. Research gaps are identified and the questions to be addressed in this research are …
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An investigation of project selection in the renewable energy sector of Zambia
… task of decision makers in the renewable energy sector of both public and private sector organizations. The selected projects have to meet appropriate time frame for completion and delivery, a suitable risk profile and other distinct factors in order to achieve corporate objectives. A …
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The environmental effects of air pollution from the energy sector in South Africa
… on the effects that are produced by the use of energy. This examination consisted of three parts: The emissions resulting from the use of the different fuels were calculated, with a complete sectorial and regional breakdown for pollution sources. A review of the data obtained from pollution …
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Regulating electricity and natural gas in Peru : solutions for a sustainable energy sector
… design, functioning and historical context for energy regulation in Peru; identifies the key barriers to generation investment; analyzes two potential regulatory reforms; and recommends the specific reform that has the most promise for reigniting investment in hydro. Two reforms strike at the …
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Impact Investing in the Renewable Energy Sector: Stakeholder Salience, Ethical Sensemaking, Institutional Logics, and Identity
… investing decision making within the renewable energy sector. Multiple motives and objectives of impact investing decision-makers, individual factors, institutional influences, and the various stakeholders’ interactions are investigated, which shape the impact investing decision making process …
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"Strategic Alliances in the Energy Sector": Understanding performance from the perspective of process theories of change
… in the form of strategic alliances.<br/><br/>The energy industry is high profile in many countries as natural resources are considered to be of national or public interest. The development of activities in this sector are highly influenced by economic, political and social factors. In the energy …
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Enhancing Development in the Saudi Renewable Energy Sector: A Promising Strategy for Job Creation and Economic Diversification
… proposes investment in the Saudi renewable energy sector through the Saudi Job Guarantee Program (SJGP) to address the chronic Saudi unemployment issue. Following the establishment of a new theoretical framework based on structural/technological changes and ecological theories, in addition …
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Political risk analysis of the Renewable Energy Sector in South Africa and the effect on Foreign Direct Investment
… established for the exploitation ofrenewable energy sources (hereinafter referred to as RES) due to ongoing falling costs and the recognition by many countries that renewable energy presents the pathway to global energy transformation, energy security, and abatement of climate change. …
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Access to finance barriers affecting women owned SMMEs in the renewable energy sector: a case of South Africa
The renewable energy industry has been acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing industries globally. Consequently, the industry presents various opportunities, not only for economic growth but for gender mainstreaming as well. This industry may serve as a means to address the shortcomings of the …
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Identifying the critical success factors in the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in the Zimbabwe electricity energy sector
… implementations in the Zimbabwean electricity energy sector context. This research paper discusses key recommendations for improving future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations based on insights from an exploratory qualitative single case study in the Zimbabwean electricity …
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An exploratory study of financial access along the renewable energy sector value chain: the case of SMMEs in South Africa
… enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa's renewable energy sector, with a specific focus on access to finance. The study aimed to provide practical recommendations to assist SMMEs in overcoming financial barriers and promoting sustainable growth within the sector. This research sought to address the …
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