Browsing Studentoppgaver (SV-IMS) by Subject "energi"
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A 'green-on-green' paradox - Discursive struggles of what role windpower ought to have in the Norwegian electricity system
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)In 2010, Norway had a goal to attain 3 TWh of windpower that was not reached. Recent years, the Norwegian windpower generation has increased dramatically, with yet projects to be built. Whereas almost 4 TWh was produced ... -
Assessing the viability of Norwegian carbon capture and storage technology via a socio-technical framework
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)This thesis is concerned with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology and its viability for large scale deployment in Norway. Despite the significant role attributed to CCS in many climate mitigation scenarios, there ... -
Do public comments matter? Exploring narrow openings in closed policy subsystems: Nuclear waste governance in St. Louis Superfund sites
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-08)The St. Louis region was home to the earliest large-scale processing of uranium for the U.S. nuclear weapons program and is facing ongoing efforts to clean up the resulting waste under the Superfund contaminated site ... -
How can carbon pricing spur a transition towards a low carbon society for incumbent oil and gas companies?
(Master thesis, 2020-11-01)Many countries propone that a rapid transition towards a low-carbon society is crucial to avoid catastrophic climate change effects. Carbon pricing has resurfaced as a viable policy option that can facilitate this transition ... -
Nearly Zero Energy Buildings - a viable contributor towards mitigating climate change?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)This master thesis investigates the potential for the nearly zero energy building concept to make any contribution towards mitigating climate change, as a result of the European Unions ́ “Energy performance of buildings ... -
The Oil Industry CSR and School Climate Protest in Norway
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-08)Despite being a significant fossil fuel exporter, Norway is often perceived as one of the greenest countries in Europe. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies of oil and gas companies represent a key element ... -
A Qualitative Study of Access to Capital for the Norwegian Offshore Wind Cluster
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)The objective of this thesis is to understand the demand for capital in the Norwegian Offshore Wind Cluster (NOWC) and suggest how the cluster management can facilitate access to capital for member companies to accelerate ...