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Modelling of electroluminescence in polymeric material using dimensional analysis method: effect of applied voltage and frequency. (2015)
Conference Proceeding
BANI, N.A., ABDUL-MALEK, Z., AHMAD, H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABUBAKAR MAS'UD, A. 2015. Modelling of electroluminescence in polymeric material using dimensional analysis method: effect of applied voltage and frequency. In Mohamed, Z., Hamid, M.K.A., Saeed, F., Hamid-Mosaku, I.A., Abdulwareth, A., Hassan, I., Aljailani, N., Alsofyani, I., Iqbal, N., Kazi, S., Abdullah, A., Farouk, A.U., Aliyu, A.S., Alhazmi, A., Zubair, S. and Mogammed, L. (eds.) Proceedings of the 1st ICRIL international conference on innovation in science and technology (IICIST 2015), 20 April 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia [online], pages 803-806. Available from: http://www.utm.my/iicist/?page_id=442

Electroluminescence (EL) method has been used by several researchers to observe the behaviour of an aged polymeric material. EL is a phenomenon that occurs when the atoms of a material are being excited due to the application of and external high ele... Read More about Modelling of electroluminescence in polymeric material using dimensional analysis method: effect of applied voltage and frequency..

Role of feed-in tariff policy in promoting solar photovoltaic investments in Malaysia: a system dynamics approach. (2015)
Journal Article
AHMAD, S., TAHAR, R.M., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., MUNIR, A.B. and RAHIM, R.A. 2015. Role of feed-in tariff policy in promoting solar photovoltaic investments in Malaysia: a system dynamics approach. Energy [online], 84, pages 808-815. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.03.047

Solar photovoltaic has shown a significant rise in terms of worldwide installation. One of the main reason is due to the introduction of the FiT (feed-in tariff) policy by the governments. This paper aims to evaluate FiT policy in promoting solar PV... Read More about Role of feed-in tariff policy in promoting solar photovoltaic investments in Malaysia: a system dynamics approach..

Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: prospects and challenges. (2014)
Journal Article
WIRBA, A.V., MAS'UD, A.A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., AHMAD, S., TAHAR, R.M., RAHIM, R.A., MUNIR, A.B. and KARIM, M.E. 2015. Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: prospects and challenges. Renewable energy [online], 76, pages 560-565. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.11.083

This paper aims at discussing the renewable energy potentials in delivering parts of the energy needs in Cameroon. The country has an enormous renewable energy potential. The lack of clear renewable energy policy in the mix is an issue that needs to... Read More about Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: prospects and challenges..

Rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications. (2014)
Journal Article
ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MALLICK, T.K., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M. and RAHIM, R.A. 2014. Rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications. Applied energy [online], 136, pages 363-372. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.09.053

This paper describes a novel type of solar concentrator - a rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RACPC). The RACPC aims at addressing the following objectives: (i) to increase the electrical output of a concentrating photovoltai... Read More about Rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator for concentrating photovoltaic applications..

Too enthusiastic to care for safety: present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries. (2014)
Journal Article
KARIM, M.E., MUNIR, A.B., REZA, A.W., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., YASIN, S.H.M., ABU-BAKAR, S.H. and RAHIM, R.A. 2015. Too enthusiastic to care for safety: present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries. Technological forecasting and social change [online], 92, pages 168-181. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2014.07.003

Nanotechnology has the prospect to vibrate the imagination of human being and has the ability to be used in almost every sector of human need. With its limitless potentials, there are many environmental, health and safety related concerns due to extr... Read More about Too enthusiastic to care for safety: present status and recent developments of nanosafety in ASEAN countries..

Developing a solar calculator system. (2014)
Journal Article
MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, S., KHAN, M.T.K.M.N., ZEKI, A.M., ABUBAKAR, A. and MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. 2014. Developing a solar calculator system. Advanced materials research [online], 980, pages 179-183. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.980.179

There is a rapid increase in global warming over the years. This follows with continues campaign on reducing the energy consumption and protecting the earth against climate change. The Feed-In Tariff (FiT) program was introduced to encourage people t... Read More about Developing a solar calculator system..

Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic: the rise of Japan. (2014)
Journal Article
MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MCMEEKIN, S.G., STEWART, B.G., SARMAH, N., MALLICK, T.K., RAHIM, R.A., KARIM, M.E., AHMAD, S. and TAHAR, R.M. 2014. Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic: the rise of Japan. Renewable energy [online], 68, pages 636-643. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.03.012

Japan started implementing a national Feed-In Tariff (FiT) mechanism on the 1st July 2012, which included specific payment tariffs for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. This marks a new era in the renewable energy landscape in Japan. This paper... Read More about Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic: the rise of Japan..

Progress of feed-in tariff in Malaysia: a year after. (2014)
Journal Article
MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MCMEEKIN, S.G., STEWART, B.G. and RAHIM, R.A. 2013. Progress of feed-in tariff in Malaysia: a year after. Energy policy [online], 67, pages 618-625. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.12.044

Malaysia enacted the Renewable Energy Act in April 2011. One of its important components is the feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme, launched in December 2011. The scheme is managed and administered by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) of M... Read More about Progress of feed-in tariff in Malaysia: a year after..

Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: a case study on the solar thermal system. (2013)
Journal Article
ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M., MALLICK, T.K., MCLENNAN, C. and RAHIM, R.A. 2014. Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: a case study on the solar thermal system. Energy policy [online], 65, pages 552-561. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.10.018

This short communication paper focuses on the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme in the United Kingdom (UK); and in particular, on its implication on domestic installations of solar thermal systems (STSs). First, a short review on the STS in the U... Read More about Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: a case study on the solar thermal system..

Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. (2013)
Journal Article
MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MCMEEKIN, S.G., STEWART, B.G., SARMAH, N., MALLICK, T.K., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M. and RAHIM, R.A. 2014. Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. Applied energy [online], 113, pages 32-40. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.07.010

This paper describes a novel type of solar concentrator - a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator (MSDTIRC). This new concentrator type has been designed to satisfy the following objectives: (i) to provide optimum g... Read More about Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems..

Is renewable heat incentive the future? (2013)
Journal Article
ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MALLICK, T.K., MCLENNAN, C., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M. and RAHIM, R.A. 2013. Is renewable heat incentive the future? Renewable and sustainable energy reviews [online], 26, pages 365-378. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2013.05.044

This paper focuses on the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme in the United Kingdom (UK); and in particular, on its implications in relation to solar thermal systems (STSs). First, a short review on the UK's energy demand is provided. Then, an over... Read More about Is renewable heat incentive the future?.

Performance analysis of a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. (2013)
Journal Article
MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MCMEEKIN, S.G., STEWART, B.G., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M. and RAHIM, R.A. 2013. Performance analysis of a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. Applied energy [online], 111, pages 288-299. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.05.006

This paper presents a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator (MSDTIRC). Here, its electrical and optical performances are investigated for building integrated photovoltaic applications. This concentrator is designed... Read More about Performance analysis of a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems..