SYNOPSIS
Industrialisation and modernisation has spread rapidly among Asian countries, including Malaysia. Consequently, this implies increasing energy use and increasing emissions from factories, power plants, and automobiles, leading to environmental problems. Motors are widely used and account for a large share in industrial electricity consumption. Hence, the energy performance of these motors has a significant impact on the total electricity consumed. Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission Malaysia) has established the Demand Side Management Unit under the Energy Management & Industry Development Department to promote and regulate energy efficiency (electrical) in Malaysia. On 3rd May 2013, the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water Malaysia has gazetted the implementation and enforcement of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electrical equipment which must satisfy both the MEPS safety and performance requirements.
The introduction of MEPS ensures that the inefficient motors do not enter the local market and greatly helps to increase the market share of High Efficiency Motors (HEMs). Furthermore, financial incentives and regulatory policies are also established to achieve energy conservation and emission reduction targets.
IEM Electrical Engineering Technical Division & Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission Malaysia) have co-organised “IEM-ST Awareness Seminar On Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) For Motors” in collaboration with International Copper Association which will focus on informing participants about the overview of MEPS guidelines for High Efficiency Motors (HEMs). This seminar will bring together industry experts, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, plant owners, developers, engineering firms, and academic institutions, to benefit from large group gathering and focusing on the discussion of efficient energy management and waste reduction.
Speaker’s Information
Market Research Study for Opportunities for High Efficiency Motors (HEMs) in Malaysia Industries by Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Gobbi Ramasamy
Ir. Dr. Gobbi has a Ph.D. from Multimedia University Malaysia in the area of torque control of switched reluctance motors. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Technology Malaysia and his Master’s degree in Technology Management from the National University of Malaysia. He is an associate professor in faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Malaysia. He is also a consultant providing solutions for many problems associated to electric motors and drives system for various industries. He has published more than 70 technical papers in international journals, conferences and magazines. He is a corporate member of the IEM, a professional engineer registered to BEM, Electric Energy Manager Registered to Energy Commission, Malaysia, and a Senior Member of IEEE, US.
Overview of MEPS Guidelines for High Efficiency Motors (HEMs) by En. Zulkiflee Umar
Zulkiflee Umar, Head of Demand Side Management Unit, Department of Energy Management Development and Service Quality, Energy Commission Malaysia. Begin his career with Energy Commission Malaysia in 2005 in the Legal Department performing enforcement tasks under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Gas Supply Act 1993. Appointed as the Head of Demand Side Management Unit in 2012 and his duties includes the enforcement and promotion of the Efficient Management of Electrical Energy Regulations 2008, Minimum Energy Performance Standards and other Energy Efficiency and Conservation activities in Malaysia.
Facilities and Incentives for Green Technology Industry by Pn. Zuaida Abdullah
Zuaida Abdullah has held numerous posts in MIDA from Chemical and Life Science Division, ICT and Electrical Division and was responsible to promote and develop the specific industries. In 2013, she was in Strategic Planning & Policy Advocacy Division which involved in formulation and review policies, strategies and guidelines for Manufacturing License, Incentives and expatriate posts, as well as preparation of incentives proposal for Annual Budget. She is currently the Director of Clean Technology and Environment Management Division, MIDA.
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