PES DAY : Beyond Fossil Fuels
As part of PES Day 2025, this technical webinar will explore the transition from conventional fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Featuring Dr. Nik Hakimi as the guest speaker, the session will cover key advancements in solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass energy, highlighting their role in shaping a sustainable future. Discussions will also address challenges such as intermittency, energy storage, and economic feasibility.
The event will begin with participant registration, followed by opening remarks from the MC and a formal introduction of Dr. Nik Hakimi. The speaker will then present insights on the current energy landscape, the importance of renewable energy adoption, and emerging innovations in the field. A Q&A session will provide participants with the opportunity to engage with the speaker, ask critical questions, and gain valuable knowledge.
This webinar aligns with PES Day’s mission to promote clean energy awareness and sustainability. It aims to foster career growth, volunteer engagement, and IEEE PES membership expansion, inspiring participants to contribute to the future of energy. The session will conclude with closing remarks, appreciation for the speaker, and a group photo to commemorate the event.
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- Date: 22 Apr 2025
- Time: 04:00 AM UTC to 06:00 AM UTC
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- Starts 28 March 2025 04:00 PM UTC
- Ends 21 April 2025 04:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
NIK HAKIMI of UITM Shah Alam
Beyond Fossil Fuels
Conventional energy sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas have been the backbone of industrial development for centuries, providing reliable and abundant energy. However, these resources are finite and contribute significantly to environmental issues such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. The depletion of fossil fuels and their harmful impact on the planet have accelerated the need for a shift toward cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions.
In contrast, non-conventional renewable energy sources—including solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass—offer promising alternatives. These sources are naturally replenished and produce minimal emissions, making them essential in the global effort to reduce carbon footprints and combat climate change. Renewable energy technologies have seen rapid advancements, improving efficiency and accessibility. However, challenges remain, including intermittent supply due to weather dependence, energy storage limitations, land use concerns, and high initial investment costs. Despite these obstacles, continued research, technological innovation, and supportive policies are driving the transition toward a more sustainable energy landscape.
This talk will explore the future of renewable energy, addressing key advancements, challenges, and solutions in the transition from fossil fuels. Understanding these aspects is crucial for ensuring long-term energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability.
Biography:
N. H. NIK ALI (Senior Member, SMIEEE) was born in Malaysia, in 1990. He received the B.Eng. degree (Hons.) in electrical power engineering from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia, in 2013, and the Ph.D. degree in electronics and electrical engineering from the University of Southampton, U.K., in 2017. He has worked as a Research Fellow with the School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, from 2018 to 2019. He was a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Institute of Power Engineering (IPE), UNITEN, from 2019 to 2020. Currently, he is a senior lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia. He is also a Graduate Member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). His research interests include condition monitoring of high-voltage cables and transformers, partial discharge measurement, HV insulation/dielectric materials, transformer rating analysis, lightning analysis, sustainable energy management, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and any applications related to applied signal processing.
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Agenda
| Beyond Fossile Fuel Schedule | ||
| Week of: | 22 April | |
| 22/4 | ||
| TUESDAY | ||
| 12:00 | Participants enter the webinar | |
| 12:10 | Opening remarks by the MC | |
| 12:20 | Welcome speech & introduction of Dr. Nik Hakimi | |
| 12:30 | Speaker session: "Beyond Fossil Fuels: The Dawn of a Renewable Era" | |
| 13:30 | Q&A session with Dr. Nik Hakimi | |
| 13:40 | losing remarks & appreciation to the speaker | |
| 13:50 | Group photo & end of webinar | |