Master Thesis on a Technology Scouting Process

The master thesis “A Best-In-Class Technology Scouting Process for an Established Energy Organisation” derives a best-in-class technology scouting framework for an established energy organisation. Here is the abstract: This thesis outlines a best-in-class technology scouting framework for an established energy organisation. The framework is developed through a systematic review of academic and grey literature, which…

Master Thesis on Managing Digitalization Projects

The master thesis “Managing Digitalization Projects: Best-in-class Process and KPIs” derives a best-in-class model for the management of digitalization projects in the context of energy providers. Here is the abstract: Digitalization is having an increasingly bigger impact on the energy sector in recent years. Thus, organizations aim to set up digitalization projects to implement new…

Master Thesis on Digital Technologies for Utilities

The master thesis “Digital Technologies for Utilities: A Strategic Technology Management Perspective” identifies various digital technologies involved in the value chain of a energy providers of power utilities in the German speaking area. Here is the abstract: Power utilities have traditionally been known for their stability, reliability, and predictability. However, factors such as the energy…

Master Thesis on Innovation Controlling

The master thesis “Innovation Controlling in Industrial Markets” provides a comprehensive overview of ways to control innovation projects, with a particular focus on energy providers. Here is the abstract: This thesis examines the question of how effective controlling of individual innovation projects can be achieved. In particular, the use of KPIs as an objectifying means…

Master Thesis on Innovation Controlling Process in Capital-Intensive Industries

The master thesis “Innovation Controlling Process in Capital-Intensive Industries and its Implementation” derives best practices for innovation processes in the context of energy providers. Here is the abstract: The highly competitive environment in capital-intensive industries forces companies to innovate fast and develop high-quality innovation processes. The aim of this research paper is to identify a…

Master Thesis on Multiples as M&A Tool

The master thesis “Multiples as M&A tool for valuing wind and solar energy projects in Europe” provides a comprehensive overview of how to value projects with a diverse set of multiples and compares their value for practice. Here is the abstract: The global shift from an energy system based on fossil fuels to one based…

Master Thesis on Integrating Sustainability into the Strategy Process

The master thesis “Integrating Sustainability into the Strategy Process: Learnings from the Power and Utilities Industry” analyses the integration of the concept of sustainability into the whole strategy process within the power and utilities industry. Here is the abstract: Over the last decades, the issue of sustainability has received unprecedented attention. Companies experience increasing pressure…

Master Thesis on Energy Communities

The master thesis “Energy Communities: Best Practices, Players and Business Models in Austria, Germany and Switzerland” looks at the key characteristics of business models in energy communities and compares them for the German-speaking countries. Here is the abstract: Consumers are at the center of the energy transition from a centralized to a decentralized system with…