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Performance analysis of a solar window incorporating a novel rotationally asymmetrical concentrator (2016)
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Abu-Bakar, C. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Freier, D., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Mallick, T. K., Munir, A. B., …Bani, N. A. (2016). Performance analysis of a solar window incorporating a novel rotationally asymmetrical concentrator. Energy, 99, 181-192. https://d

The race towards achieving a sustainable zero carbon building has spurred the introduction of many new technologies, including the BIPV (building integrated photovoltaic) system. To tackle the high capital cost of BIPV systems, LCPV (low-concentratio... Read More about Performance analysis of a solar window incorporating a novel rotationally asymmetrical concentrator.

Solar energy needs focus (2016)
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Munir, A. B., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Bani, N. A. (2016). Solar energy needs focus. Nature, 529(7587), 466. https://doi.org/10.1038/529466e

Solar photovoltaic (PV) has seen a tremendous growth in the last decade, with a global cumulative installation exceeding 177 GW by the end of 2014. Despite this, PV only contributes to approximately 1.1\% of the world's electricity requirement. The h... Read More about Solar energy needs focus.

Big Data: Big Challenges to Privacy and Data Protection (2015)
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Bakar Munir, A., Hajar Mohd Yasin, S., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2015). Big Data: Big Challenges to Privacy and Data Protection. International Journal of Computer and Information Engineering, 9(1),

This paper seeks to analyse the benefits of big data and more importantly the challenges it pose to the subject of privacy and data protection. First, the nature of big data will be briefly deliberated before presenting the potential of big data in t... Read More about Big Data: Big Challenges to Privacy and Data Protection.

Application of system dynamics approach in electricity sector modelling: a review (2015)
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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.2015.1

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.

Optimisation of the performance of a novel rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator design for building integrated photovoltaic system (2015)
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Abu-Bakar, S. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Freier, D., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Mallick, T. K., Munir, A. B., …Yunus, N. M. (2015). Optimisation of the performance of a novel rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator design for building integrated photovolt

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)
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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://

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)
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Abu-Bakar, S. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Freier, D., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Mallick, T. K., Munir, A. B., …Yunus, N. M. (2015). Performance analysis of a novel rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator. Applied Energy, 154, 221-231. https://d

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)
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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)
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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

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)
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Wirba, A. V., Mas'ud, A. A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Ahmad, S., Tahar, R. M., Rahim, R. A., …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.

Rotationally asymmetric compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications (2014)
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Abu-Bakar, S. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Kumar Mallick, T., Munir, A. B., Yasin, S. H. M., & Rahim, R. A. (2014). Rotationally asymmetric compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications. Applied Energy, 136, 3

This paper describes a novel type of solar concentrator - a rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RACPC). The RACPC aims at addressing the following objectives: (i) to increase the electrical output of a concentrating photovoltai... Read More about Rotationally asymmetric compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications.

Too enthusiastic to care for safety: Present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries (2014)
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Karim, M. E., Munir, A. B., Reza, A. W., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Yasin, S. H. M., Abu-Bakar, S. H., & Rahim, R. A. (2015). Too enthusiastic to care for safety: Present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries. Technological Forecasting

Nanotechnology has the prospect to vibrate the imagination of human being and has the ability to be used in almost every sector of human need. With its limitless potentials, there are many environmental, health and safety related concerns due to extr... Read More about Too enthusiastic to care for safety: Present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries.

Nanotechnology within the Legal and Regulatory Framework: An Introductory Overview (2014)
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Karim, M. E., Munir, A. B., Mohd Yasin, S. H., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2014). Nanotechnology within the Legal and Regulatory Framework: An Introductory Overview. Malayan Law Journal, 3, Article i–xix

Nanotechnology, often referred to as the next industrial revolution after the internet, is an interdisciplinary study and the wave of the future. It is the science of manipulating technology at an atomic and molecular scale and is no longer an issue... Read More about Nanotechnology within the Legal and Regulatory Framework: An Introductory Overview.

Developing a solar calculator system (2014)
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Muhammad-Sukki, S., Khan, M. T. K. M. N., Zeki, A. M., Abubakar, A., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2014). Developing a solar calculator system. Advanced materials research, 980, 179-183. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.980.179

There is a rapid increase in global warming over the years. This follows with continues campaign on reducing the energy consumption and protecting the earth against climate change. The Feed-In Tariff (FiT) program was introduced to encourage people t... Read More about Developing a solar calculator system.

Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic: the rise of Japan (2014)
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Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Munir, A. B., Yasin, S. H. M., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., McMeekin, S. G., …Tahar, R. M. (2014). Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic: the rise of Japan. Renewable Energy, 68, 636-643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.20

Japan started implementing a national Feed-In Tariff (FiT) mechanism on the 1st July 2012, which included specific payment tariffs for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. This marks a new era in the renewable energy landscape in Japan. This paper... Read More about Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic: the rise of Japan.

Progress of feed-in tariff in Malaysia: a year after (2014)
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Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Munir, A. B., Yasin, S. H. M., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., McMeekin, S. G., …Rahim, R. A. (2014). Progress of feed-in tariff in Malaysia: a year after. Energy Policy, 67, 618-625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.12.04

Malaysia enacted the Renewable Energy Act in April 2011. One of its important components is the feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme, launched in December 2011. The scheme is managed and administered by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) of M... Read More about Progress of feed-in tariff in Malaysia: a year after.

Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: A case study on the solar thermal system (2013)
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Abu-Bakarab, S. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Munir, A. B., Yasin, S. H. M., Mallick, T. K., …Rahim, R. A. (2014). Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: A case study on t

This short communication paper focuses on the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme in the United Kingdom (UK); and in particular, on its implication on domestic installations of solar thermal systems (STSs). First, a short review on the STS in the U... Read More about Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: A case study on the solar thermal system.

Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems (2013)
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Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., McMeekin, S. G., Stewart, B. G., Sarmah, N., …Rahim, R. A. (2014). Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. Applied

This paper describes a novel type of solar concentrator – a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator (MSDTIRC). This new concentrator type has been designed to satisfy the following objectives: (i) to provide optimum g... Read More about Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems.

Is Renewable Heat Incentive the future? (2013)
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Abu-Bakar, S. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Mallick, T. K., McLennan, C., Munir, A. B., …Rahimh, R. A. (2013). Is Renewable Heat Incentive the future?. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 26, 365-378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.

This paper focuses on the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme in the United Kingdom (UK); and in particular, on its implications in relation to solar thermal systems (STSs). First, a short review on the UK's energy demand is provided. Then, an over... Read More about Is Renewable Heat Incentive the future?.

Performance analysis of mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. (2013)
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Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., McMeekin, S. G., Stewart, B. G., Munir, A. B., …Rahim, R. A. (2013). Performance analysis of mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated phot

This paper presents a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator (MSDTIRC). Here, its electrical and optical performances are investigated for building integrated photovoltaic applications. This concentrator is designed... Read More about Performance analysis of mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems..