1. 2019 IERE - PLN BALI WORKSHOP
11-14 March 2019—Ir. Mohamad Hakim Zainuddin of SB presented a paper entitled “Pumped Storage Hydro Plant: Battery of the Grid” at a workshop co-organised by the International Electric Research Exchange (IERE) and Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) in Bali, Indonesia. This paper focuses on the impact of growing solar penetration to the Malaysian grid system stability and reliability. This workshop gathers industry experts who are actively involved in the evolution of the power industry and provides a platform to share current research and technologies, particularly in promoting secure and affordable electricity supply in each country.
2. IEEE PES GENERATION, TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
20-23 March 2019—A paper entitled “NEDA - Precursor to Malaysia Electricity Market” was presented by Nazaitul Idya and Nurhafiza at the IEEE PES Generation, Transmission and Distribution Grand International Conference and Exposition Asia (IEEE PES GTD Asia 2019) in Bangkok, Thailand. The event’s theme this year was “Big Shift in Power and Energy”. The paper was co-authored by Nor Ziha Zainol Abidin, the former Senior Manager of NEDA unit in SB. The authors provided a comprehensive overview of NEDA, its unique characteristics and examined the outcomes and challenges in both technical and commercial aspects after one year of NEDA implementation. Discussions on the way forward for NEDA and MESI were also included. The event provided invaluable opportunity for SB to expand their network and meet other professionals around the nation who share similar interests and expertise on the topic of electricity market.
3. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF FORECASTING (ISF) 2019
16-19 June 2019—Mohd Azlan Uda from SB presented a paper entitled “Development of an End-Use Load Forecasting Model for Peninsular Malaysia” at the 39th ISF in Thessaloniki, Greece. ISF is a premier forecasting conference which gathers the world’s leading forecasting researchers and practitioners. A total of 543 participants from 44 countries attended the symposium this year. The author received excellent feedback from other experts on its work, and had the opportunity to make connections, collaborate and explore evidence-based practices that can solve some of the issues faced in the field of forecasting.
