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(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the Netherlands’ indigenous production of energy analyzing the country’s energy balance and consumption patterns for 2003. The development of the supply and use of energy in the Netherlands since 1960 is reviewed. Iceland’s initiatives in becoming the world’s first hydrogen-based economy are discussed.
(2005, 5500 words)
The paper reports on Turkington, a UK company selling domestic heating equipment, providing a review of typological, environmental, legal, marketing and other characteristics of modern heating technologies in the UK. Turkington’s current performance is analyzed describing the company’s background, using SWOT model, reviewing their innovative strategies, and offering strategic recommendations.
(2006, 2000 words)
The essay examines the changes in the UK energy policy since 2003 Energy White Paper. Possible scenarios for the future of the energy mix are reviewed highlighting the opportunities for progress in the energy market and focusing on the issues of gas supply in the UK.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper discusses the use of nuclear power as a source of energy reviewing the history of nuclear technology development and the obstacles to nuclear programmes including the nuclear power plant accident in Chernobyl, “energy gaps”, the problem of nuclear waste disposal, terrorist threats, etc. The role of nuclear technology in future power generation is discussed.
(2006, 5000 words)
The paper reports on the implementation of environmental commitments by the UK energy company British Petroleum aka ‘Beyond Petroleum (BP) reviewing the companys history, strategy and ethics including the shift towards cleaner hydrocarbons, solar business, automobile technology improvements, a green office eco-efficiency drive, etc. The green policies of Lord Browne, BPs leader, are evaluated.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the risks and environmental effects of using nuclear energy discussing accidents at nuclear power stations, dangers of nuclear weapons, uranium trafficking, rising leukemia rates, etc. Alternative sources of energy are discussed.
(2005, 3500 words)
The paper discusses the historical, technical, economic, environmental and political issues of nuclear power development examining public attitudes towards nuclear power, safety requirements, nuclear waste management, competition in nuclear energy industry, etc.
(2005, 1500 words)
It is the beginning of the end for nuclear age. However, what do we do with 60 tons of plutonium in the UK alone? The waste is too radioactive to bury and has a half-life of 25,000 years. Moreover, if we keep it aboveground then we are relying of responsible managements for thousands of years to come and are faced with the risk of nuclear waster being stolen to create nuclear weapons. This work discusses the options available to dispose nuclear waste.
(2003, 14000 words)
The report addresses the problems of a worldwide recession in the power generation industry that took place at the beginning of the 21st century focusing on the performance of ATCO group, a corporation engaged in Power Generation, Utilities, and Global Enterprises. A literature review provides the background for the insights in the company's history, the situation in the gas and electricity sectors at the turn of the century, Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs and a market analysis for ATCO Energy. The company's competitors in Canada are discussed; its market strategies and unique selling points for products and services are analysed; the current financial situation is described.
(2003, 2400 words)
The paper discusses what the future for nuclear energy in the United Kingdom should be in the wake of British energy's collapse.
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