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Application of system dynamics approach in electricity sector modelling: a review (2015)
Journal Article
Ahmad, S., Tahar, R. M., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Munir, A. B., & Rahim, R. A. (2016). Application of system dynamics approach in electricity sector modelling: a review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 56, 29-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.11.034

Electricity has become a vital source of energy for social and economic development in modern era. Likewise, the issues of its planning and management have grown complex. To address complexity in decision making, researchers have chosen system dynami... Read More about Application of system dynamics approach in electricity sector modelling: a review.

Characteristics of electroluminescence phenomenon in virgin and thermally aged LDPE (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bani, N., Abdul-Malek, Z., Ahmad, H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Mas'ud, A. (2015, February). Characteristics of electroluminescence phenomenon in virgin and thermally aged LDPE. Presented at 2015 international conference on applied sciences and industrial technology (ICASIT2015): physics and materials symposium, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

High voltage cable requires a good insulating material such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) to be able to operate efficiently in high voltage stresses and high temperature environment. However, any polymeric material will experience degradation af... Read More about Characteristics of electroluminescence phenomenon in virgin and thermally aged LDPE.

Optimisation of the performance of a novel rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator design for building integrated photovoltaic system (2015)
Journal Article
Abu-Bakar, S. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Freier, D., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Mallick, T. K., Munir, A. B., Yasin, S. H. M., Mas'ud, A. A., & Yunus, N. M. (2015). Optimisation of the performance of a novel rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator design for building integrated photovoltaic system. Energy, 90(Part 1), 1033-1045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.07.133

Solar energy is one of the renewable energy sources that has shown promising potential in addressing the world's energy needs, particularly via the solar PV (photovoltaic) technology. However, the high cost of installation is still being considered a... Read More about Optimisation of the performance of a novel rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator design for building integrated photovoltaic system.

An assessment of renewable energy readiness in Africa: Case study of Nigeria and Cameroon (2015)
Journal Article
Mas'ud, A. A., Wirba, A. V., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Mas'ud, I. A., Munir, A. B., & Yunus, N. M. (2015). An assessment of renewable energy readiness in Africa: Case study of Nigeria and Cameroon. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 51, 775-784. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.06.045

Africa is blessed with abundant energy sources that can promote economic growth and provide sufficient capacity to meet up with the future electricity demand. This paper evaluates the progress made in renewable energy (RE) development in Nigeria and... Read More about An assessment of renewable energy readiness in Africa: Case study of Nigeria and Cameroon.

Performance analysis of a novel rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (2015)
Journal Article
Abu-Bakar, S. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Freier, D., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Mallick, T. K., Munir, A. B., Yasin, S. H. M., Mas'ud, A. A., & Yunus, N. M. (2015). Performance analysis of a novel rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator. Applied Energy, 154, 221-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.04.122

The low-concentration photovoltaic (LCPV) system has been identified as one of the potential solutions in lowering the overall installation cost of a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system. This paper evaluates the performance of a novel type... Read More about Performance analysis of a novel rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator.

Progress of solar photovoltaic in ASEAN countries: A review (2015)
Journal Article
Ismail, A. M., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Asif, M., Munir, A. B., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2015). Progress of solar photovoltaic in ASEAN countries: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 48, 399-412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.04.010

The present global energy scenario, in which fossil fuels play a preponderant role, faces significant energy and environmental challenges. To help address these challenges, countries across the world are increasing the contribution made by renewable... Read More about Progress of solar photovoltaic in ASEAN countries: A review.

Role of feed-in tariff policy in promoting solar photovoltaic investments in Malaysia: A system dynamics approach (2015)
Journal Article
Ahmad, S., Tahar, R. M., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Munir, A. B., & Rahim, R. A. (2015). Role of feed-in tariff policy in promoting solar photovoltaic investments in Malaysia: A system dynamics approach. Energy, 84, 808-815. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.03.047

Solar photovoltaic has shown a significant rise in terms of worldwide installation. One of the main reason is due to the introduction of the FiT (feed-in tariff) policy by the governments. This paper aims to evaluate FiT policy in promoting solar PV... Read More about Role of feed-in tariff policy in promoting solar photovoltaic investments in Malaysia: A system dynamics approach.

Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: Prospects and challenges (2014)
Journal Article
Wirba, A. V., Mas'ud, A. A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Ahmad, S., Tahar, R. M., Rahim, R. A., Munir, A. B., & Karim, M. E. (2015). Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: Prospects and challenges. Renewable Energy, 76, 560-565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.11.083

This paper aims at discussing the renewable energy potentials in delivering parts of the energy needs in Cameroon. The country has an enormous renewable energy potential. The lack of clear renewable energy policy in the mix is an issue that needs to... Read More about Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: Prospects and challenges.