Energy

The energy research unit at ESERI, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), was established at the Alami Research Centre, focused on tri-generation energy systems by integrating hydrogen, solar, and hydropower technologies as a renewable energy source. Also, offers a comprehensive strategy for achieving energy sustainability. Hydrogen is made through electrolysis using filtered rainwater, solar energy is captured via photovoltaic panels, and hydropower is produced from rainwater flow during the monsoon season. These sources are integrated to facilitate sustained energy supply, enhanced by battery storage and real-time power management technologies. The ecological innovation and digital integration at UNISZA are reflected in the energy research unit’s use of IoT platforms for smart energy monitoring. The research aims to mitigate the environmental consequences of fossil fuel use by promoting sustainable development goals (SDG 7, 9, and 13) related to clean energy transition, while facilitating interdisciplinary research in renewable technologies, energy policy, and smart grid applications. It also benefits communities by improving access to clean energy, industries by enabling reliable and scalable energy storage, and governments by supporting renewable energy adoption and sustainability goals.