By Ir. Ts. Dr. Wooi Chin Leong (UniMAP)

From 31 October to 2 November 2024, a delegation from the Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute (GNERI), China, visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Technology (FKTE) at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). Comprising four esteemed members, including PM Ma Hongruo, Prof. Chen Zuoyan, Prof. Liu Gang, and Prof. Han Lijuan, the visit aimed to foster research collaborations, particularly in solar energy and energy storage, and to explore UniMAP’s solar research laboratories and solar pump research site.

The visit began with the delegation’s arrival in Alor Setar on 31 October, followed by their transport to Putra Regency Hotel and a welcoming dinner. On 1 November, the program included a welcome speech by the representative of the Electrical Department and IEEE DEIS, a sharing session between researchers, and a guided tour of FKTE’s solar research labs and UniMAP library. In the afternoon, the delegation visited the solar pump research site in Kg Kersek, Mata Ayer, and concluded the day with a dinner in Perlis. The final day included a tour of various sites in Perlis before the delegation’s departure. The visit was highly successful in strengthening international research collaboration in renewable energy and showcasing UniMAP’s research capabilities. This engagement is expected to pave the way for future partnerships between UniMAP and GNERI.