Solar Energy

SOLAR SYSTEM

LOCATION: UMPSA, Pekan.

The UMPSA Renewable Energy Initiative has been in place since 2016. Various efforts have been and continue to be made to promote the growth of renewable energy in the community. To react to the government's request to attain a carbon-free country by 2050, UMPSA has undertaken initiatives such as solar, wind turbines, mini hydro, pico hydro, biodiesel, and so on. A 3.58MWp solar system is currently under construction and is scheduled to be finished on October 31, 2023. This installation was made at UMPSA, Pekan, with 75% of the campus's maximum demand electrical supply requirements installed.

LIST OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN CAMPUS YEAR 2012 – 2023 

LOCATION: FTKMA

Solar power technology started been introduced in UMPSA since 2016. The pilot project was installing 20kW solar panels on the top of the walkway to supply electricity to the FTKMA administration blocks & 1kW at FTKEE. The project was the succeed project and the project is also for research purpose in UMP.

UMPSA Green Office

UMPSA Green Office in Maran, Pahang generate 5kWh solar power and its operations depends 100% on solar power.

 KP House

KP House powered by 5kWh solar power. This house are UMPSA’s Community One Stop Centre where local community get training and classes including religious and academic tution from UMPSA staff and students.

Walkaway Solar System (Canseleri to Kafe)

This solar system is installed with 8 solar panels (PV). 4 units of the solar PV on each side (A&B) connected in series with total voltage about 149V. The panels A&B connected in Series in the DC Box in solar feeder pillar with total around 300V and connected to the inverter.

FTKEE Solar System ( Weather / rain  / irradiation data collector system)

This tool takes data and sends it directly to the server using iot technology, Solar is used as a continuous energy source 24/7.

Wafq Hut ( 20nos at UMPSA Pekan & UMPSA Gambang)

There are 20 waqfs huts inside UMPSA Pekan & UMPSA Gambang equipped with solar systems. This 100W solar produces electricity for lights, phone chargers and there is also a Power Delivery Charger, PD for labtop charging and other electronic devices range 5V - 12V. For phone charging there is 2 options of charging mechanism:  

1.  Using usb type cable
2.  Wireless charging.

Wafq Hut ( 7 units handicapped friendly UMPSA)

There are 7 waqfs huts inside UMPSA Pekan are handicapped friendly equipped with solar systems. This 100W solar produces electricity for lights and phone. For phone charging there is 2 options of charging mechanism:  

1.  Using usb type cable
2.  Wireless charging.

WIND POWER


In 2012, a project to test sustainable energy was conducted in Malaysia under the purview of MOSTI and SIRIM Berhad. UMPSA Pekan Campus, due to its strategic location, was selected as one of the test-site for four wind turbines with the power of 2 kW, 4 kW, 5.8 kW and 10 kW. The campus which is situated near coastal area provides the windy condition which enables the turbine to convert the kinetic energy into electrical power efficiently. Total 22kWh. Link: http://mygreen.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/iniciative1/93-ump-s-wind-turbine

In 2020 & 2021, UMPSA has diversified the study of wind turbines as renewable energy and as a backup supply for the data collection system. At FKM 800W Windturbine has been install and 500W at FTKEE.

BIODIESEL

Waste to Fuel

The Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources has been producing biodiesel since 2018, based on years of research.   On the average, for every two days the faculty collects waste produce pure biodiesel.  In one year UMPSA is therefore capable of producing 2,640 liters of fuel from waste.  Taking note that 1litre of biodiesel weighs 0.875kg, the total mass of biodiesel produced by UMP in a year is 2,310 kg. From the test conducted by the Central Lab we found that the calorific content of the biodiesel we produce is 34 MJ/kg.  Hence, ideally we are able to generate 78,540 MJ (= 34 MJ/kg X 2,310 kg) electricity in a year.  Taking note that 3.6 MJ is equivalent to 1 kWh, we are thus able to generate 21,817 kWh (= 78,540 /3.6) or 21.817 mWh in a year, ideally.  Based on our tests, when we use a 10kW generator set to generate electricity fuelled by the biodiesel we produce, this gen-set consumes 2.6 litres of biodiesel for every hour of operation.  Hence the 2,640 litres of biodiesel is capable of fuelling for 1,015 hours (=1,015/2.6) which is equivalent to about 86.5 days.  Hence, the actual (useful) amount of electricity we generate is therefore 10,150 kWh (= 10kW X 1015 hours). From the above test we could also calculate our gen-set thermal efficiency which is 46.5 % (=10,150 kW/21,817 kW), which is quite normal for most gen-sets.  No thermal system or engine in the world can operate at 100% efficiency.

HYDROPOWER

Location : Toilet in Pusat Pembangunan & Pengurusan Harta, UMPSA Pekan.

This project is the result of the efforts technical teams in this department for the purpose of energy sustainability programmes. Picohydro use as a backup supply for toilet lighting and there is a addition function for phone charging. 

COMBINE HEAT & POWER

Type : Sea Lite
Location : Entrance Guard House, UMPSA Pekan

The product have been presented the Malaysia Royal Highness in 2023. Sea-Lite is a portable lamp that uses seawater as an electrolyte source. This device is called Sea-Lite referring to the sea that gives light (light or lite). It has a small design, easy to carry and maintain. This device is able to provide light and electricity and is able to last for a long time.