Modern power systems have evolved rapidly in recent years with high penetration of renewable energy resources such as Photovoltaic, Mini-hydro, and Biomass in the power system network. This development posed new challenges in predicting system behavior and controlling the system in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Taking up these challenges, University Malaya Power and Energy System (UMPES) Research Group which was established in early 2010 focused primarily on research related to the integration and maximizing the utilization of Renewable Energy Resources in power system networks.
The objective of this group is to contribute to developing new theories and algorithms to improve power system planning and operation. This objective will be achieved through the exploration of fundamental and advanced knowledge in the area of power systems and mathematics.
The research activities are supported by industrial power system software such as PSCAD/EMTDC, DigSilent, and PSSE. Furthermore, the group is also equipped with Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) that enables us to conduct real-time analysis.
The research scope includes power system analysis, planning, optimization, and system designs at transmission and distribution levels.
Last Update: 21/12/2022