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Schutte, Julius (author)Climate change is happening, and the consequences of it are becoming increasingly visible. Climate goals have been set in the Paris Agreement to stop climate change. The goal in the Netherlands is to reduce emissions in 2030 by 55% and achieve net zero by 2050. <br/><br/>An essential element in achieving these goals is the energy transition....master thesis 2023
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van Esch, Pip (author)The Netherlands is confronted with a formidable challenge in the transition away from natural gas in the built environment. In this challenging landscape installation companies have an opportunity since they are often perceived as natural points of contact by residents to further aid the acceleration of the energy transition. However,...master thesis 2023
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Kalligeri Skentzou, Anna (author)The beginning of the 21st century is defined by geopolitical tensions around resources, an expected shortage of fossil fuel resources and the emerging climate crisis, amplifying the urgency of the transition to renewable energy sources. This energy transition has been at the forefront of public discussion, framed by the 2016 Paris Agreement and...master thesis 2023
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van der Vlugt, Marilou (author)The energy transition holds significant importance across various sectors of our lives, and the housing sector is no exception. While constructing CO2-efficient buildings can substantially reduce emissions, the renovation of older structures is equally important. Renovation plans for the latter are predominantly focussed in increasing the...master thesis 2023
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Bruning, Desirée (author)The imperative to address climate change has led to a critical need for transformation within the Dutch energy system. Recent efforts have focused on decentralisation and innovative technologies to steer towards a fossil-free future. Hydrogen energy emerges as a pivotal contender with potential benefits at all societal levels. This study delves...master thesis 2023
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Pekelharing, Floor (author)The energy transition is a pressing and widely debated topic in society and is creating global challenges. As the switch is made to sustainable energy carriers, more pressure is being put on to our electricity grids and the network operators managing them. They, however, face the uncertain future capacity needs of the grid and operate in a...master thesis 2023
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Lin, Chia Yu (author)Local energy cooperatives are pivotal in decentralizing and democratizing the energy system. This research aims to provide a roadmap for creating energy cooperatives that address energy poverty in the Netherlands, emphasizing the potential for a just energy transition. <br/><br/>This project bridges the realms of theory and empirical research in...master thesis 2023
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Hoeksma, Bram (author)Currently, our society faces a pressing challenge: global warming. The solution lies in the energy transition, which replaces fossil fuels with clean sources. This requires a global effort across all sectors, including shipping. While a significant portion of shipping relies on polluting fuels, the European Union’s Green Deal aims for climate...master thesis 2023
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Shetty, Varun (author)The energy transition is a fundamental shift in the world’s energy landscape, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to a more sustainable, low-carbon energy system. This transition is closely aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, the landmark international treaty adopted in 2015, which seeks to limit global warming, with...master thesis 2023
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den Hartog, Harry (author)How can the Global North oriented and welfare state rooted Sustainability Transitions theories be enriched with the Chinese and communist state rooted Ecological Civilization thinking that has been included in the Chinese constitution since 2007, to make it able to evaluate the making of the direct-controlled municipality Shanghai into an...doctoral thesis 2023
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Tian, X. (author)This study investigates the application of inverse modeling in numerical geo-energy scenarios such as petroleum, geothermal, and CCS projects. The study aims to enhance model accuracy and predictive capabilities for real-world applications. The focus lies on the implementation of the inverse modeling framework within the open-source simulator...doctoral thesis 2023
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Jin, Yichen (author)Background<br/>This project belongs to the IEBB project, which advocates for the renovation of ‘zero energy houses’ (ZEH) that synergize insulation and heat pump systems for energy conservation. The ZEH’s energy-saving efficiency depends on user behaviour. From a systems perspective, improper human interactions hinder energy saving, while...master thesis 2023
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Cabral de Noronha e Menezes, Inês (author)As the transition towards a sustainable energy system gains momentum, the concept of energy hubs has emerged as a promising solution to make the existing energy system more efficient. This thesis aims to investigate the contribution of energy hubs to network management in the Dutch energy system. The research questions focus on identifying the...master thesis 2023
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Wesseling, Yme (author)The EU strives to lower greenhouse gas emissions. To reach this goal, many energy intensive processes in the residential sector such as heating and transportation will be electrified using heat pumps and electric vehicles (EVs) respectively. Simultaneously, a transition of electricity generation to sustainable sources will take place,...master thesis 2023
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Subramanian, Manjula (author)Sustainable energy transition is the need of the hour, more so, because of the accelerated effects of climate change. This necessitates rapid, continuous, and persuasive political and technological approaches to enable an ecosystem of green alternatives for countries to support their net-zero ambitions. One such emerging technology approach is...master thesis 2023
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Wolters, Sybren (author)Climate change has devastating effects on society, increasing the risk of natural disasters and associated health issues. These effects are caused by the greenhouse gases emitted by humans. Aligned with the Paris Agreement, the Dutch government aims to achieve a 100% reduction in emissions by 2050, striving for climate neutrality.<br/><br/...master thesis 2023
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Wentges, Edzard (author)By 2050, the Netherlands aims to achieve a climate-neutral society, however over 90% of buildings currently use natural gas or fossil fuel oil as their main resource of energy. To align with this goal, the Dutch energy company is taking measures to phase out natural gas and promote district heating. This research outlines a strategic path for...master thesis 2023
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Zhang, Jasmine (author)The quest for environmentally conscious practices has become a paramount concern in the real estate sector, with a growing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, as they are found to be responsible for a significant 36 percent of total global energy consumption. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) play a crucial role in advancing energy...master thesis 2023
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Schmidt, Peter (author)The urgent need to address global warming and achieve the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement necessitates an energy transition in Europe, with offshore wind energy in the North Sea playing a vital role. Despite the complexity of the North Sea's offshore energy system, the existing literature lacks a comprehensive study of the entire system,...master thesis 2023
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van Versendaal, Brent (author)In this thesis, a research project is conducted to help technical service providers (TSP) that are active in the energy transition of the industrial sector implement Product Service System (PSS) business models. An analytical framework is created to identify success factors for the implementation of PSS business models.master thesis 2023