RENEWABLE ENERGY EEP 5213

3 credit hours
Pre-requisite: Advanced Power System EEP 4113

Textbook: G. Boyle, Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future,

Oxford University Press, UK.

Lecturer: Dr. Asnor Mazuan bin Ishak

Room: 8th floor (L23)
 Renewable energy
Energy generated from the continuous or repetitive
currents of energy recurring in the natural environment.

Energy flows that occur naturally and repeatedly in the

environment and can be harnessed for human benefit.

Renewable Energy Resources

Solar Energy Solar radiation
Wind Energy Wind turbines
Hydroelectricity Hydroelectric dam
Biomass Digest biological source (sugar cane)
Tidal Power Tidal energy from sea
 Renewable energy: advantages
It is renewable it is therefore sustainable and will never run out.
It produces little or no waste products such as carbon dioxide or other
chemical pollutants, so has minimal impact on the environment.
Renewable energy facilities generally require less maintenance than
traditional generators. Their fuel being derived from natural and the
resources reduce the costs of operation.
Renewable energy projects can also bring economic benefits to many
regional areas, as most projects are located away from large urban
centers and the capital cities. These economic benefits may be from the
increased use of local services as well as tourism.
 Renewable energy: disadvantages
It is difficult to generate the quantities of electricity that are as large as
those produced by traditional fossil fuel generators.
Another disadvantage of renewable energy sources is the reliability of
supply. Renewable energy often relies on the weather for its source of
power. Hydro generators need rain to fill dams to supply flowing water.
Wind turbines need wind to turn the blades, and solar collectors need
clear skies and sunshine to collect heat and produce electricity. When
these resources are unavailable so is the capacity to make energy from
them. This can be unpredictable and inconsistent.
The current cost of renewable energy technology is expensive
compared to the traditional fossil fuel generation. This is because it is a
new technology and as such has extremely large capital cost (especially
R & D costs).
Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water
(KeTTHA Kementerian Tenaga, Teknologi Hijau dan Air)

The Objectives of the Energy Division

to ensure the quality of electricity supply are efficient, safe and able to
achieve expectation

increase the efficiency of electric energy consumption and avoid electric

wastage which is unproductive

minimize the negative impact due to supply and use of electric on

environment

increase the electricity supply industry from economic development aspect

and maintain quality of life
The Green Technology Division

The Objectives of Malaysia National Green Technology Policy :

To reduce the energy usage rate and at the same time increase economic
growth
To facilitate the growth of the Green Technology industry and enhance its
contribution to the national economy
To increase national capability and capacity for innovation in Green
Technology development and enhance Malaysias competitiveness in
Green Technology in the global arena
To ensure sustainable development and conserve the environment for
future generations
To enhance public education and awareness on Green Technology and
encourage its widespread use
Definition of Green Technology

Green Technology is the development and

application of products, equipment and
systems used to conserve the natural
environment and resources, which minimises
and reduces the negative impact of human
activities.