Welcome to the Renewable Energy Center - Pioneering a Greener Future
At The Hashemite University's Renewable Energy Center, we are committed to driving transformative change in the energy landscape. With a vision to lead the way towards a sustainable future, our dedicated team of experts is at the forefront of renewable energy research, innovation, and implementation. Led by Dr. Feras Alasali, our Director, we harness the power of renewable technologies, smart grid solutions, and energy efficiency to create a cleaner and greener environment. From supervising a 5 MW PV power system to conducting energy audits for industries and corporations, our endeavors are aimed at optimizing energy consumption, promoting cost savings, and reducing carbon footprints. As we navigate through the challenges of the modern world, our mission is to equip students, professionals, and industries with the knowledge and tools to embrace renewable energy and pave the way for a sustainable tomorrow. Welcome to our platform of innovation, where we showcase our latest publications, funded projects, and collaborative efforts towards a more resilient and eco-conscious world.
Meet Our Team:
Dr. Feras Alasali - Director
Dr. Feras Alasali leads our team with expertise in renewable energy, power systems, energy forecasting, renewable systems, and smart grid cybersecurity. He spearheads our efforts in advancing renewable energy technologies and ensuring their seamless integration within smart grids.
Eng. Waleed Hammad - Energy auditor and O&M engineer
Eng. Waleed Hammad is one of the renewable energy experts, overseeing strategies and policies to optimize energy consumption. With a focus on sustainable practices, he ensures our university operates with efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Eng. Mohammad Abuashour - Lab Instructor and PV Expert
Eng. Mohammad Abuashour brings extensive knowledge of electrical engineering and serves as a lab instructor for various courses, including Solar Energy and Wind Turbine Labs. His management and technical supervision of our PV 5MWp Power Plant make him an invaluable asset to our team.
Recent Publications:
- Energy Forecasting and Control Methods for Energy Storage Systems in Distribution Networks. Springer Cham, Switzerland, Edition 1, 2023, p. XVI- 204, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82848-6.
- Assessment of the impact of a 10-MW grid-tied solar system on the Libyan grid in terms of the power protection system stability. Clean Energy 2023, 7 (2), 389-407
- Energy saving potential analysis applying factory scale energy audit – A case study of food production", Heliyon, Volume 9, Issue 3,2023.
- Hybrid Tripping Characteristic-Based Protection Coordination Scheme for Photovoltaic Power Systems. Sustainability 2023, 15, 1540. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021540
- Thermal Management of Grid?Tied PV System: A Novel Active and Passive Cooling Design?Based Approach" IET Renewable Power Generation Vol. 15, No. 12, pp. 2715-2725, 2021.
- Performance Enhancement of Self-Cleaning Hydrophobic Nanocoated Photovoltaic Panel in Dusty Environment". Energies Vol. 14, No. 02, pp. 1-18, 2021.
Funded Projects
- Project title: Analyzing Smart Grid Resilience Under Cyber-Physical Threats, January 2023-January 2025
o Project group: Dr. Feras Alasali (investigator), Dr. Anas Almajali, Dr. Ali Hayajneh, Prof. Awni Itradat
o Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research - Jordan, Scientific Research and Innovation Support Fund, Budget: 132000 USD.
o Abstract: Our initiative is centered on assessing the resilience of smart grids to a variety of cyber-physical threats at High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV) levels. We are using simulations to study different threat scenarios and their impacts on the power protection system, particularly at HV/MV levels, while also addressing the often underappreciated threats on LV networks. The ultimate goal is to enhance the power grid's resilience at all voltage levels, leading to the development of a more robust cybersecurity strategy for the energy sector. Further information is available at https://cyberssgridhu.github.io/
CONTACT US
The Hashemite University, Renewable Energy Center
P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan;
Phone:+962-5-3903333 (4849)
e-mail: rec@hu.edu.jo