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Showing 1 to 20 of 38 for “"Renewable energy projects"”.
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A Real Options Valuation of Renewable Energy Projects
… nuclear dangers there is increasing support for renewable energy. At the forefront of the debate for government support of renewable energy are wind energy and biofuels. Used primarily for power generation and transportation, respectively, there have been many debates surrounding the reliability …
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Does it have to be so complicated? : municipal renewable energy projects in Massachusetts
This thesis examines municipal implementation of renewable energy projects in Massachusetts. It explores projects that have been planned and completed, drivers for municipal adoption of renewable energy, the implementation experience, barriers, and key success factors. The data presented include a …
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Comparison of Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects for the United States Air Force
… thesis focused on the performance of large-scale renewable energy projects for the United States Air Force. As global energy demands continue to rise, the need to find ways to save energy and produce alternative sources of energy will increase. The Federal Government has begun to address the …
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Consumer willingness to pay for water conservation in the framework of renewable energy projects
… valuation of the benefits associated with renewable electricity generation, specifically for water conservation. Previous contingent valuation studies in this area conclude that consumers are willing to pay for these benefits, but do not explicitly consider the environmental benefit of …
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Investigating alternative funding sources for community equity ownership in renewable energy projects in South Africa
… of South Africa to launch and seek to expand the renewable energy sector through the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REI4P). Such elements include environmental issues, especially climate change; the need to diversify energy sources in order for the country to be …
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Asset utilization efficiency and energy asset turns: a new approach for evaluating and comparing renewable energy projects
As global demand for food, fuel, and energy resources rise and concerns about climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels become more pressing; demand for renewable energy projects has grown. Thanks to related scientific developments, a variety of innovative conversion technologies is now …
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Investigating the influence of participation in environmental impact assessment on organizational learning for regulators : a focus on renewable energy projects
… implemented tool used to appraise developmental projects. The benefits of EIA have been widely reported in the academic literature and environmental management practice. EIA is applauded as a decision making and planning tool which can enable the identification, management, reduction and/or …
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Caught in the Crosswinds: Rural America could be renewable energy’s nemesis—or its savior
… states, county and local boards have to approve renewable energy projects. But despite the local economic benefits that renewable energy projects can bring, communities around the country have started saying no to wind and solar farms. Political leanings alone do not explain opposition to …
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Brownfields to green energy : redeveloping contaminated lands with large-scale renewable energy facilities
… unsuccessful, and three successful brownfield-to-renewable energy projects to identify common barriers such projects face and how those barriers can be overcome. The most significant barriers identified are those typical of brownfield development: cleanup costs, liability risks, uncertainty, …
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The application of real options to renewable energy investments in South Africa: the case of solar energy technology for small businesses and individual homeowners
There is a growing interest in renewable energy generation projects due to environmental and sustainability concerns. However, initial costs and uncertainties caused by a number of factors can render renewable energy projects unattractive when subject to conventional financial assessment. The …
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Evaluation of renewable energy strategies in the Dominican Republic
… Republic is contradicting; the country has high renewable energy potential for generation, the international support, aid and funds, the willingness of the private sector, and the 57-07 law for incentives for renewable energy projects yet out of 200 renewable projects approved only 4 have been …
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An economic and social review of the preferred bidders under the small projects IPP procurement programme: a cross-case synthesis
… economic and social impacts of infrastructure projects, such as renewable energy projects, largely point towards these projects having positive direct and indirect benefits for the local economy, especially if the ownership, components, construction, and operation are sourced from local …
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Investigation into the feasibility of the utilisation of renewable energy resources in Libya
Renewable energy in Libya, in particular solar and wind energy, can partly cover current local energy demands. It can also, through connections to the Middle East, Africa and Europe, provide neighbouring countries with electricity. Additionally, with the increase in energy demand around the world, …
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Drivers and Barriers to the Development of Renewable Energy Industries in the Caribbean
… on determining the reasons for the lack of renewable energy development in the Caribbean.The research method consisted of mainly a qualitative case study as well as a quantitative survey. The results suggest that the main factors affecting development of technology are the level of …
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Barriers to greater adoption of renewable energy by mining companies in South Africa
… the drivers and attractiveness of renewable energy for mining companies, adoption remains low due to the negative impacts of various socio-technical barriers that exist. The aim of this research was to identify barriers to greater adoption of renewable energy by mining companies in …
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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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Marine Spatial Planning for Offshore Wind Energy Projects in the North Sea: Lessons for the United States
Addressing spatial conflicts among offshore wind energy (OWE) projects and other resource users is a new issue in the United States as proposals for renewable energy projects transition from theoretical to actual installations in U.S. waters. This study investigated how three countries in the North …
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Understand acceptance and opposition to geothermal energy in Iceland
Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy is a crucial component to mitigating current effects and preventing further consequences of human-induced climate change. One such renewable energy source is geothermal energy, a viable source of energy in Iceland as well as other parts …
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An assessment of community renewable energy as one of the options for transition to low-carbon energy in South Africa (Gauteng).
… from passive to active engagement in localised renewable energy projects. In particular, small-scale, decentralised community renewable projects are being promoted as a means to diversify electricity sectors. However, there remains scant research exploring issues of social resources in …
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MONEY MEETS MEGAWATTS: EVALUATION OF FINANCING OPTIONS IN NIGERIA AND IMPLICATIONS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
Background: This study examines how Nigeria's energy financing options influence the growth of renewable energy capacity, with the overarching aim of evaluating the impact of these financing options on the country's renewable energy development. By analysing various variables and their …
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