Two PhD researchers from the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) and four senior Khalifa University students showcased their innovative energy solutions at TAQA Group’s pavilion during the World Utilities Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
Rawdha AlKuwaiti and Ammar Ibrahim presented posters on cutting-edge solutions at TAQA Group’s Youth Energy Forum. AlKuwaiti’s research focused on developing new formulations to determine the optimal parameters within the PEMELz model, demonstrating its applicability in a microgrid. Her work illustrated how these advancements could be integrated into a larger system to optimize renewable energy use. Ibrahim’s research focused on the monotonic operation of battery energy storage systems to reduce their degradation and aging while mitigating the intermittency of renewable energy resources. His research plays a crucial role in enhancing grid stability and supporting the shift toward sustainable energy sources.
Hamda Alhameli, Hajer Altamimi, Noura Alyammahi, and Shaikha Alraeesi presented a senior design project, ‘Design of Solar Powered Green Parking’. This project focuses on transforming traditional parking spaces into energy hubs by designing a grid-connected PV system with battery storage for EV fast and slow charging. The project aligned with the objective of supporting renewable energy shift.
The senior students were delighted to see other projects similar to theirs, share ideas with industry professionals, and learn new approaches to enhance their work. In addition, they witnessed innovative demonstrations and also engaged in meaningful dialogue with officials from clean energy companies.
The World Utilities Congress brought together global energy leaders, policymakers, innovators, and industry professionals from across the power and water utilities value chain who also engaged in discussions about the role and pace of decarbonization.
Alisha Roy
Science Writer
27 Sept 2024
