Hazlie Mokhlis

Presentations:

The role of Power Systems for Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Mitigation

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have emerged as a global commitment towards achieving stability in social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development by 2030. With 17 goals, 169 targets, and 247 global indicators, the SDGs encompass a comprehensive agenda adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Conference in September 2015. In order to effectively address these goals, extensive research and development in various areas are crucial. One promising domain with immense potential for contributing to the SDGs is the electrical power system. This talk aims to shed light on the pivotal role of power systems in attaining SDGs, focusing on Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and Goal 13 (Climate Action) as they directly relate to the electrical supply industry. Renewable energy applications in the power sector hold the promise of reducing CO2 emissions and expanding electrification to rural and remote areas. However, their integration poses technical challenges to the stability of existing systems. Additionally, the impact of climate change presents threats to the reliable operation of power systems. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct research that enhances the flexibility and adaptability of power systems in the face of these changes. This presentation will delve into the significance of power systems in achieving SDGs, particularly through the utilization of renewable energies and the establishment of resilient electricity supply systems. Moreover, it will explore exemplary research conducted in this field and potential areas for future investigations. By addressing the interplay between power systems, renewable energy, and climate change resilience, we can unlock the full potential of electrical systems in contributing to sustainable development and climate action.

Application of Nature Inspired Optimization in Power System Research

Research in power system optimization evolves from focusing on conventional planning such as unit commitment, load flow, economic dispatch to more advanced problems. These including adapting with renewable energy penetration, electric vehicles, smart grids and most recent on extreme weathers. Some of the research had explored natured inspired optimization such as Genetic Algorithm, Particle Swarm Optimization and Evolutionary Programming as a tool to obtain optimal planning and operation of power systems. The main aim of this talk is to discuss the application of natured inspired optimization techniques in recent power system research. The current challenges on power systems, mainly on renewable energy and extreme weather will be discussed. Potential research in relation with these challenges will be presented with the application of natured inspired optimizations. Finally, few examples of research work on the use of natured inspired optimizations will be presented to give some ideas on the applications.