Dr Jubaer Ahmed's Outputs (68)

Priority Load Management for Improving Supply Reliability of Critical Loads in Healthcare Facilities Under Highly Unreliable Grids (2025)
Journal Article
Ibiam, N. H., Kahwash, F., & Ahmed, J. (2025). Priority Load Management for Improving Supply Reliability of Critical Loads in Healthcare Facilities Under Highly Unreliable Grids. Energies, 18(6), 1343. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18061343

Many developing countries suffer from unreliable grids and rolling blackouts on a daily basis. Losing electricity in healthcare facilities can be detrimental to human life and the required health services. Thus, it is often necessary to keep critical... Read More about Priority Load Management for Improving Supply Reliability of Critical Loads in Healthcare Facilities Under Highly Unreliable Grids.

Optimal DC link voltage stabilisation technique for a grid-connected PV system (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khan, T., Kahwash, F., Ahmed, J., & Goh, K. (2024, September). Optimal DC link voltage stabilisation technique for a grid-connected PV system. Paper presented at ECCE Europe 2024, Darmstadt, Germany

The utilisation of renewable energy (RES) powered microgrids has seen significant growth due to environmental concerns. These RES resources are often integrated with the grid through a DC link. Maintaining the DC link voltage at a specified level is... Read More about Optimal DC link voltage stabilisation technique for a grid-connected PV system.

Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kumar, A. K., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Bani, N. A., Mas'ud, A. A., Ahmed, J., Ahmad, N., & Wan-Mohtar, W. A. A. Q. I. (2024, July). Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application. Presented at 2024 IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics & Applications (ISIEA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This research work focuses on developing a novel solar concentrator – a rectangular-based rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RRACPC) design. This design is unique in its rectangular exit aperture, entrance aperture, and half-a... Read More about Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application.

Photovoltaic-powered vehicles: Current trends and future prospects (2024)
Book Chapter
Ahmed, J. (2024). Photovoltaic-powered vehicles: Current trends and future prospects. In S. Sundaram, V. Subramaniam, R. P. Raffaelle, M. Khaja Nazeeruddin, A. Morales-Acevedo, M. Bernechea Navarro, & A. F. Hepp (Eds.), Photovoltaics Beyond Silicon: Innovative Materials, Sustainable Processing Technologies, and Novel Device Structures (647-674). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90188-8.00019-1

To reduce the use of fossil fuels and their associated environmental impact, renewable energy sources are now part of the energy landscape. Photovoltaic(s) (PV) systems and technologies are increasingly seen as a viable option to produce energy eithe... Read More about Photovoltaic-powered vehicles: Current trends and future prospects.

Analyzing meteorological parameters using Pearson correlation coefficient and implementing machine learning models for solar energy prediction in Kuching, Sarawak (2024)
Journal Article
Tan, G., Afrouzi, H. N., Ahmed, J., Hassan, A., & Sukki, F. M. (2024). Analyzing meteorological parameters using Pearson correlation coefficient and implementing machine learning models for solar energy prediction in Kuching, Sarawak. Future Sustainability, 2(2), 20-26. https://doi.org/10.55670/fpll.fusus.2.2.3

Solar energy is one of the clean renewable energy sources that can offset the rising consumption of fossil fuels. However, the meteorological parameters, such as solar irradiance, ambient and solar module temperatures, relative humidity, etc., consta... Read More about Analyzing meteorological parameters using Pearson correlation coefficient and implementing machine learning models for solar energy prediction in Kuching, Sarawak.

A Review of Common PV Array Configuration Schemes for Maximum Output Power (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ting, L. S. Y., Afrouzi, H. N., Chua, H. S., & Ahmed, J. (2022, November). A Review of Common PV Array Configuration Schemes for Maximum Output Power. Presented at 6th International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Partial shading of a PV array is a key concern in PV systems since it results in significant decrement of output power. The drop in output power is caused by non-uniform irradiances experienced by the PV array. Various PV array configuration schemes... Read More about A Review of Common PV Array Configuration Schemes for Maximum Output Power.

Implementation and Comparative Assessment of MPPT Techniques in MPC Based Grid-connected PV System (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ahmed, J., Bana, P. R., & Amin, M. (2023, July). Implementation and Comparative Assessment of MPPT Techniques in MPC Based Grid-connected PV System. Presented at IEEE EUROCON 2023-20th International Conference on Smart Technologies, Torino, Italy

Due to low conversion losses single-stage conversion process for grid-connected PV systems is getting popular. In recent literature, model predictive control (MPC) is introduced in single-stage PV conversion process since it provides better dynamic r... Read More about Implementation and Comparative Assessment of MPPT Techniques in MPC Based Grid-connected PV System.

Comparative assessment of swarm-based MPPT techniques in MPC-based single-stage grid-connected PV system (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ahmed, J., Bana, P. R., & Amin, M. (2023, March). Comparative assessment of swarm-based MPPT techniques in MPC-based single-stage grid-connected PV system. Presented at 19th International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2023), Glasgow, UK

The predominant topology to connect the Photovoltaic (PV) system to the grid is the two-stage conversion process integrated with PI-based controllers. In the last decade, single-stage conversion has drawn significant attention due to relatively low c... Read More about Comparative assessment of swarm-based MPPT techniques in MPC-based single-stage grid-connected PV system.

A comprehensive review on carbon footprint of regular diet and ways to improving lowered emissions (2023)
Journal Article
Nabipour Afrouzi, H., Ahmed, J., Mobin Siddique, B., Khairuddin, N., & Hassan, A. (2023). A comprehensive review on carbon footprint of regular diet and ways to improving lowered emissions. Results in Engineering, 18, Article 101054. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101054

In light of the SDG goals, carbon emissions from different food and food-related products have been under serious scrutiny in recent years. Despite the increasing awareness of global warming and the carbon footprint issue, food culture in different s... Read More about A comprehensive review on carbon footprint of regular diet and ways to improving lowered emissions.

Comprehensive review on the feasibility of developing wave energy as a renewable energy resource in Australia (2022)
Journal Article
Wimalaratna, Y. P., Hassan, A., Afrouzi, H. N., Mehranzamir, K., Ahmed, J., Siddique, B. M., & Liew, S. C. (2022). Comprehensive review on the feasibility of developing wave energy as a renewable energy resource in Australia. Cleaner Energy Systems, 3, Article 100021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2022.100021

The facts are that increasing energy demand, depletion of fossil fuel, and greenhouse gas emissions have increased the world's interest in renewable energy. Out of all RE options, Wave Energy (WE) is the least harnessed one despite the availability o... Read More about Comprehensive review on the feasibility of developing wave energy as a renewable energy resource in Australia.

Analysing wind power penetration in hybrid energy systems based on techno-economic assessments (2022)
Journal Article
Wimalaratna, Y. P., Afrouzi, H. N., Mehranzamir, K., Siddique, M. B. M., Liew, S. C., & Ahmed, J. (2022). Analysing wind power penetration in hybrid energy systems based on techno-economic assessments. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 53(B), Article 102538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102538

Wind is an environmentally friendly energy source that can be harnessed as an on-shore and off-shore resource. Wind energy, combined with other renewable energy systems, has resulted in a more reliable, feasible, and efficient stand-alone system, kno... Read More about Analysing wind power penetration in hybrid energy systems based on techno-economic assessments.

A comprehensive scientometric analysis on hybrid renewable energy systems in developing regions of the world (2022)
Journal Article
Sohail, M., Afrouzi, H. N., Mehranzamir, K., Ahmed, J., Mobin Siddique, M. B., & Tabassum, M. (2022). A comprehensive scientometric analysis on hybrid renewable energy systems in developing regions of the world. Results in Engineering, 16, Article 100481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2022.100481

Energy crises, increasing electricity prices, and having no access to the grid electricity are the leading issues in developing countries of Asia, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Developing hybrid renewable energy systems in off-grid or grid... Read More about A comprehensive scientometric analysis on hybrid renewable energy systems in developing regions of the world.

Modelling and simulation of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) installations in Swinburne university (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ting, D. T. S., Afrouzi, H. N., Siddique, M. B. M., Hassan, A., & Ahmed, J. (2021, August). Modelling and simulation of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) installations in Swinburne university. Presented at Recent Advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Malaysia

Governments and organizations around the globe are increasingly searching for ways to reduce pollution from their sectors, such as greenhouse emissions, with a significant focus on the use and implementation of sustainable RE generation. A large port... Read More about Modelling and simulation of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) installations in Swinburne university.

Simulation of GSM based smart energy meter presenting electric theft detection and prevention mechanism by using Arduino (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hassan, A., Afrouzi, H. N., Siang, C. H., Ahmed, J., Mehranzamir, K., & Wooi, C.-L. (2021, August). Simulation of GSM based smart energy meter presenting electric theft detection and prevention mechanism by using Arduino. Presented at 3rd International Conference on Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering (ICCEE 2021), Malaysia

The design of a smart electricity meter relies on the technological needs of both utilities and customers, thus helping to face specific problems in the management and distribution of electricity. The most common issue is electricity theft that can b... Read More about Simulation of GSM based smart energy meter presenting electric theft detection and prevention mechanism by using Arduino.

A Study on Electric Field Distribution in Polymeric Insulator Using Finite Element Method (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yin, L. K., Afrouzi, H. N., Hassan, A., Ahmed, J., Mehranzamir, K., & Mashak, S. V. (2021, August). A Study on Electric Field Distribution in Polymeric Insulator Using Finite Element Method. Presented at Recent Advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Malaysia

Manufacturing failures of insulators, such as the existence of cavities due to air bubbles and impurities during polymer injection can cause electric field distortion to occur where the air ionizes and fills the internal voids leading to the occurren... Read More about A Study on Electric Field Distribution in Polymeric Insulator Using Finite Element Method.

Analysis of Partial Discharge Activity in High Voltage XLPE Insulation as a Function of Different Void Sizes and Locations Using the Capacitance Model (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Elemary, M. K., Nabipour-Afrouzi, H., Wooi, C.-L., Mehranzamir, K., Malek, Z. A., & Ahmed, J. (2021, August). Analysis of Partial Discharge Activity in High Voltage XLPE Insulation as a Function of Different Void Sizes and Locations Using the Capacitance Model. Presented at 6th International Conference on Electrical, Control and Computer Engineering (InECCE2021), Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Partial Discharge (PD) in power cables occur due to some air impurities in the insulation system, such air impurities lead to void across the insulating system and deterioration of the power cable over time. In this research paper, the PD activity wi... Read More about Analysis of Partial Discharge Activity in High Voltage XLPE Insulation as a Function of Different Void Sizes and Locations Using the Capacitance Model.

A survey and bibliometric analysis of different communication technologies available for smart meters (2022)
Journal Article
Hassan, A., Afrouzi, H. N., Siang, C. H., Ahmed, J., Mehranzamir, K., & Wooi, C.-L. (2022). A survey and bibliometric analysis of different communication technologies available for smart meters. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 7, Article 100424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clet.2022.100424

A smart energy meter is one of the most significant smart grid products. The smart energy meter (SEM) is an advanced energy meter that collects data from end users' load devices, monitors energy usage, and then sends the data to the smart grid. Advan... Read More about A survey and bibliometric analysis of different communication technologies available for smart meters.

In-depth exploration of partial discharge modelling methods within insulations (2022)
Journal Article
Afrouzi, H. N., Hassan, A., Chee, D. T. Y., Mehranzamir, K., Malek, Z. A., Mashak, S. V., & Ahmed, J. (2022). In-depth exploration of partial discharge modelling methods within insulations. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 6, Article 100390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clet.2021.100390

Partial discharge (PD) activities are the essential contributor of insulation failure, which constitute more than 60% for damaging high voltage equipment. This article presents a critical review on the modelling of partial discharge using different t... Read More about In-depth exploration of partial discharge modelling methods within insulations.

Hybrid bio-intelligence salp swarm algorithm for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of photovoltaic systems under gradual change in irradiance conditions (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jamaludin, M. N. I., bin Tajuddin, M. F. N., Ahmed, J., & Sengodan, T. (2021, September). Hybrid bio-intelligence salp swarm algorithm for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of photovoltaic systems under gradual change in irradiance conditions. Presented at 2021 Fourth International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies (ICECCT), Erode, India

This paper presents the applications and hybridisation of metaheuristic optimisation of Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA) with conventional algorithm Hill Climbing (HC) known as hybrid (SSA-HC). This new algorithm is proposed for improving the tracking effi... Read More about Hybrid bio-intelligence salp swarm algorithm for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of photovoltaic systems under gradual change in irradiance conditions.

Scenario-based investigation on the effect of partial shading condition patterns for different static solar photovoltaic array configurations (2021)
Journal Article
Nazer, M. N. R., Noorwali, A., Tajuddin, M. F. N., Khan, M. Z., Tazally, M. A. I. A., Ahmed, J., Babu, T. S., Ghazali, N. H., Chakraborty, C., & Kumar, N. M. (2021). Scenario-based investigation on the effect of partial shading condition patterns for different static solar photovoltaic array configurations. IEEE Access, 9, 116050-116072. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3105045

This paper presents an in-depth analysis and investigation on the performance of static photovoltaic (PV) array configurations subjected to various partial shading conditions (PSCs). Under PSCs, the electrical characteristics of the PV modules are cr... Read More about Scenario-based investigation on the effect of partial shading condition patterns for different static solar photovoltaic array configurations.