7.2.4 : Plan to reduce energy consumption
UTM’s Centre of Hydrogen Energy Explores Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technologies in Thailand
The university's plan is spearheaded by the Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE) at the Institute of Future Energy (IFE), which organized a critical research visit to leading Thai institutions, including Chulalongkorn University (CU) and King Mongkut's University of Technology (KMUT) North Bangkok, in August 2024.
This international engagement is central to UTM’s energy efficiency plan by:
- Enhancing Knowledge Exchange in Future Energy Systems: The visit's primary purpose was to "enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange in hydrogen energy and carbon capture technologies," which are explicitly identified as "crucial for advancing sustainable energy solutions."
- Securing Collaborative Research for Implementation: Discussions focused on establishing international research grants and potential joint research projects in hydrogen-related research and hydrogen production. Hydrogen energy is a high-efficiency, zero-emission fuel source crucial for replacing high-carbon fuels, making its research a key component of a long-term energy reduction plan.
- Integrating Advanced Carbon Reduction Methods: The focus on Carbon Capture technologies is designed to mitigate emissions from existing energy systems, providing a bridge solution that complements the transition to new, more efficient energy sources.
By actively forging partnerships for grant applications and resource sharing in these "cutting-edge hydrogen energy solutions," UTM’s CHE is laying the scientific and collaborative groundwork required to develop and implement next-generation, high-efficiency energy systems, thus fulfilling the requirement for a comprehensive and forward-looking energy efficiency plan.
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UTM Hosts Business Lunch on Sustainable Combustion for Cleaner Energy in Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) Strategic Energy Efficiency Plan through Sustainable Combustion Technology
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has a proactive energy efficiency plan aimed at drastically reducing overall energy consumption and emissions by spearheading the transition to sustainable combustion technologies for energy generation. This plan is operationalized through a strategic initiative to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial adoption of cleaner energy.
UTM's Sustainable Energy Reacting Flow (SERF) Research Group successfully hosted the 'Sustainable Combustion Showcase' in July 2024, explicitly designed to accelerate the transition towards cleaner energy solutions in Malaysia and directly support the national net-zero carbon emission targets by 2050. This event serves as tangible evidence of the university's plan to influence and drive energy consumption reduction on a large scale.
Key components of this energy efficiency plan include:
- Establishment of Core Energy Infrastructure: UTM is actively taking the initiative to establish a Sustainable Combustion Centre (SCC) and the Malaysia Sustainable Combustion and Energy Society (MaSCE). The creation of these bodies formalizes the university's long-term commitment and organizational structure for advancing energy efficiency research and deployment.
- Targeting High-Impact Transition: The showcase focused on the challenging yet critical transition from high-carbon energy sources like coal to cleaner alternatives, including biomass, hydrogen, and ammonia. Research and development in these alternative fuels are vital components of any comprehensive energy efficiency plan.
- Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: The event fostered a consensus to form a collaborative society involving power producers, industries, policymakers, and university experts. This collective is intended to "propose solutions, and assist the government in formulating effective policies" that specifically support sustainable development and energy efficiency goals, ensuring that the university's research translates into national-level energy consumption reductions.
By actively developing and socializing sustainable combustion technology, UTM demonstrates a credible, high-level plan to reduce overall energy consumption by facilitating the nationwide shift to cleaner, more efficient energy generation methods.
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https://news.utm.my/2024/07/business-lunch-sustainable-combustion-showcase/"
