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Senior Scientist
Renewable energy, especially solar and wind, is growing globally, but weather dependency challenges grid integration. Accurate forecasting using NWP models, AI, and big data improves generation, scheduling, trading, and system reliability.
Independent Consultant
The article urges a rethink on thermal power, advocating zero-discharge fossil fuel generation through CO₂ capture, 100% ash utilization, clean water practices, coal washing, and ultra-supercritical systems—proving clean, efficient coal power can coexist with renewables.
Managing Partner (Jul 2016 - Present)
The heating sector faces major challenges as governments push for net-zero carbon by 2050. Fossil fuel reliance, electricity sourcing, and building retrofits make zero-carbon solutions like heat pumps or hydrogen conversion complex and costly.
Senior Principal Consultant
AI-powered weather prediction enhances renewable energy generation by optimizing solar and wind output, improving reliability, reducing downtime, managing risks, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable power delivery.
Director (Mar 2010 - Present)
Southern Africa’s large-scale renewable energy faces challenges in transmission expansion, supply intermittency, and shifting generation areas, requiring technical solutions, funding, and strategies to address socio-economic impacts for successful deployment.
Former Head of Building Performance & Sustainability (ASEAN) (Nov 2018 - Feb 2023)
Performance-based maintenance (PbM) uses results-oriented contracts, digitalization, and KPI-driven monitoring to ensure consistent equipment performance, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and cost optimization, with contractors accountable for outcomes verified by third parties.