Solar Research Institute (SRI)
About Us
UiTM Solar Research Institute (SRI) is a centre of excellence dedicated to strengthening the research on renewable energy such as solar energy systems for the purpose of developing new technologies, especially in the field of power systems. The establishment of this centre of excellence is aiming to enhance pragmatic research activities as well as provide expert advice through training and consulting or commercialization related to the solar energy system, which can benefit from the development and operation of the UiTM Solar Power Station in Gambang, Pahang.
The station is fully operational on 5th April 2019 to provide electricity to the TNB National Grid System. This centre of excellence is focusing on several main areas that have been identified in line with the key priorities of the energy industry such as those at the ASEAN Centre of Energy (ACE).
Notably, the Southeast Asia (S.E. Asia) regional energy strategy consolidation project (including Malaysia) is an initiative undertaken by ACE under the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) program. The establishment of this centre of excellence is also in line with the direction of the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), Malaysia to leverage the University’s expertise that will be useful and beneficial to the community and industry.
SRI Organization Chart
Research Scope
Smart Grid and System Integration
Energy-to-grid integration, Photovoltaic (PV) capability and system performance, solar detection, measurement and forecasting, and modelling.
Advanced and Efficient Technology
Latest technology research of a basic and applied nature, including theory and modeling, advanced materials, device design, engineering, and measurement and characterization such as PV, Solar thermal, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Infrastructure, Agro-Voltaic and Supporting Eco-System
Development of solar infrastructure, agrovoltaics, and things in the solar chain that are not included in other units
Socio-Economic, Policy and Climate Change Management
Social and economic; in addition to the impact of solar energy and its ecosystem on economic and social matters, also relevant policies in balancing technological, human and environmental needs. The unit also looks at mitigation, adaptation and assessment of the impact of climate risks in the solar sector.
