Goal 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
7.4.3. Energy Efficiency Services For Industry
AASTMT provides direct services to local industry aiming at improving energy efficiency and clean energy via agreements signed within AAST Industry Advisory Council annual sessions, publications and prototypes resulting from research projects as well as free and paid consultancy and training offered by AAST different entities.
First: Academy’s Industry Advisory Council
One of AASTMT important strategic objectives, included in its AASTMT Strategic Plan (2021-2026) , emphasizes maintaining effective long-term links with educational and industrial institutions in a way that serves society and achieves sustainable development goals. In light of this, important cooperation agreements are signed with major industrial companies. This takes place in each session of AAST Industry Advisory Council which is held yearly at AAST Alexandria Abukir-headquarter, hosting important figures and representatives from different industries.
AASTMT Strategic Goals and Enablers (2021-2026) on AASTMT webpage.
21/5/2024: 6th Session of AAST Industry Advisory Council
AAST Industry Advisory Council 6th Session on AASTMT webpage
16/5/2023: 5th Session of AAST Industry Advisory Council
AAST Industry Advisory Council 5th Session on AASTMT webpage
Second: Paid Services by AASTMT Productivity and Quality Institute
AASTMT offers Paid training and consultancy through AASTMT Productivity and Quality Institute (PQI) as follow;
Energy and Environmental Management Training
Paid Energy and Environmental Management Courses offer Specialized Paid Training in the principles and practices essential for addressing the complex challenges of energy consumption and environmental sustainability. These courses cover key topics such as renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental regulations.
Energy and Environmental Management on AASTMT webpage
ISO 50001 Energy Management System Consultancy (EnMS)
AASTMT PQI offers Paid Consultancy service in the form of ISO 50001 Energy management Systems Consultancy Service (EnMS) to the following corporates.
- Elab
- Eprium
- ABB
- Suez Steel
- Wood Technology Company
The purpose of the EnMS is to enable organizations to establish or re-structured the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use, consumption and reduce running cost.
ISO 50001 Energy management Systems Consultancy Service on AASTMT webpage
Third: Free Services by AASTMT Energy Research Unit
Within the framework of the MAIA-TAQA project, AASTMT Energy Research Unit held the “Innovation One-Stop Center (IOSS)” launch event on 25th of September 2022 at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport - Abukir
One-Stop Center (IOSS)” launch
IOSS provides many services in the field of innovative renewable energy, all under one roof. Its goal is to provide industry and startups with free technical assistance, consulting and networking opportunities required to run a successful and innovative renewable energy project in Egypt.
IOSS overview on AASTMT webpage
Free services offered by the Energy Research Unit through the the IOSS centre include;
Free Training
Free training courses offered by AASTMT- Energy Unit
- Renewable Energy System
- Solar energy
- Practical fundamental solar energy
- Wind Energy System
- Energy Management and Auditing (EMA)
- Building Management system (BMS)
Energy Research Unit on AASTMT webpage
Free Consultancy
In 2022/2023, Energy Research Unit offered free consultancy to governmental institutes to enhance their infrastructure energy efficiency as follows;
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Governmental institute |
Consultancy Purpose |
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(May 2023) Visit to water company in Egypt
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Disseminate PV pilot unit and the energy efficient toolkits that can be implemented within the Alexandria water company |
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(28 Dec. 2022) Visit to the Industrial Technical Secondary School for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Alexandria
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Visit and preparation of development plan, to the Industrial Technical Secondary School for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Alexandria, to rationalize energy consumption, increase energy saving and improve its efficiency Visit to Industrial Technical Secondary School for Drinking Water and Sanitation |
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(4 Nov. 2022) AASTMT visit to Alexandria Water Company
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Discuss the joint work between both entities and improve energy efficiency in the company. Visit to Alexandria Water Company
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Fourth: Free Services by other AASTMT Entities
In 2024, 2023 and 2022, other AAST institutes offered free trainings, workshops and seminars to industry and graduate students as follows;
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Overview |
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(1/1/2024) Energy Management Strategies for Marine Application: HOMER Pro-Renewable Energy Software Free Seminar
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AASTMT Department of Marine and Platform Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology held a free seminar for graduate and undergraduate students. It was delivered by engineer Mayar Nabil Renewable energy and water desalination consultant at the Desert Research Center |
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(November 2023) Free-training scholarships for 90 trainees
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In light of the continuous cooperation between AAST Industry Service Complex (ISC) and TCI Sanmar, free training scholarship for 90 trainees in Port Said Governorate are carried out at ISC. The training included fields of hydraulics fundamentals, electric and electronic maintenance at factories as well as PVs’ fundamentals and renewable energy. |
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(27/11/2023) Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles Free Seminar
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This seminar was presented by Dr. Shaohong Zhu, Electric Machine Engineer in Accelera by Cummins, United Kingdom. It was prepared by AASTMT college of Engineering and Technology – Abukir Headquarters for AASTMT graduate students, final year students, and all those interested in the field of motors in electric vehicles towards green energy. |
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(2/10/2023) EGYPT-TEXAS Workshop: ENERGY-WATER NEXUS
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This is a free workshop implemented within the framework of cooperation between AASTMT college of Engineering and Technology – Abukir Headquarters and the University of Texas for faculty members and graduate students working in industry. |
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(4-5 /12/2022) Electrical Energy Efficiency Toward the Achievement of SDGs in Marine Applications: Power Drives, Shore Supply, Digitalization, Sustainability Workshop
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This is a joint workshop at AASTMT college of Engineering and Technology – Abukir Headquarters in cooperation with the research team of the University of Twente in the Netherlands and ABB Electrical Industries to address;
Energy Efficiency in Marine Applications
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(29/11/2022) Eco-friendly Electric Vehicles (EV) Workshop
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Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering dept. at AAST - Headquarter, in partnership with the international company Bright Skies, are organizing a workshop on Eco-friendly Electric Vehicles (EV), presented by Engineer Ali Abu Al-Oyoun who is Electric Vehicles (EV) Team Leader at Bright Skies. |
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(6/7/2022) Green Hydrogen Current and Future Prospects Workshop |
Organized by College of Engineering and Technology (Abu Kir Campus) Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering in collaboration with Energy Research Unit to increase awareness on GREEN ENRGY, its production, storage and transport along with its use in electric vehicles |  |
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(14/5/ 2022) A MAIA-TAQA Certified Free Course (Online and on Campus) |
This Free Course (Online and on Campus) was organized by the Energy Unit and Energy Logistics Program for graduate students, fresh engineers and for startups in Resource-efficient solutions for PV Systems Design and Battery Storage,as one of the outcomes for the UN PROJECT MAIA-TAQA MAIA-TAQA Certified Course |
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Fifth: Research
AASTMT staff members collaborate in many publications and projects serving renewable energy, energy management and efficiency as well as environmental and climate aspects.
Publications
AAST staff have plenty of publications in the field of energy and climate action.
Academic research catalogue on AASTMT webpage
Academic Research Catalog 2023
Academic Research Catalog 2022
Academic Research Catalog 2021
Moreover, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development (RESD) journal is a biannual international peer-reviewed journal established in AAST and dedicated to serve all aspects of renewable energy and its role in sustainable development.
RESD Journal on AASTMT webpage
It is worth noting RESD was included in the global database Scopus, in 20/4/2023, which is considered a unique experience for an Egyptian publishing house to manage a scientific journal that is included in Scopus and specified to the energy field.
Funded Projects
AASTMT has participated in a number of related Funded Projects within the years 2022, 2023 as listed below.
Research Projects on AASTMT webpage
AASTMT RESEARCH PROJECTS on AASTMT webpage.
AASTMT Research Projects covering periods in 2021/2022/2023
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End Date |
Link |
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Strengthening education and research in Applied Informatics for Energy System Integration (AI-ESI) |
1/1/2022 |
31/12/2026 |
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Promoting the role of youth as active change-makers in addressing climate change in Egypt through education (Uni-Green) |
1/9/2021 |
31/8/2024 |
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Mobilizing new sectors to invest and work together for a better quality of life for all (MAIA TAQA) |
1/9/2019 |
31/8/2023 |
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Smart Integrated On-Board Battery Charger for Electric Vehicle Applications |
1/7/2021 |
31/7/2023 |
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A Smart Public Parking System |
1/1/2021 |
31/12/2023 |
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Integration of sustainable Development goals in universities for better climate change management” (INVOLVE) |
15/1/2021 |
14/1/2024 |
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Application of renewable energy technologies for green ports: Egyptian ports as a case study |
1/10/2021 |
30/9/2022 |
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Research on Optimizing the Effect of Loads on Characteristics of Power Electronics Converters for Renewable Energy Applications |
1/10/2021 |
30/9/2022 |
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Multidimensional Study of Wind Energy Potential in Alamein |
1/10/2021 |
30/9/2022 |
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Carbon Stock Assessment of Mangrove Forests along the Red Sea Coast of Egypt: Towards Climate Change Mitigation |
1/10/2021 |
30/9/2022 |
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Innovative Photovoltaics Envelopes for adaptive energy and comfort management of Harsh Climate Areas in Upper Egypt toward nearly zero energy buildings |
1/10/2021 |
30/9/2022 |
Innovative Photovoltaics Envelopes
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Improved of Recast of Climatic Changes and its Socioeconomic implications along the Northern Coastal zone of Egypt using integrated satellite data and open source modelling |
1/10/2021 |
30/9/2022 |
Improved of Recast of Climatic Changes
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Carbon Footprint Estimation and Reduction in the AASTMT Campus Towards developing a Model for Promoting Sustainable Development Goals (Green Campus) |
1/10/2021 |
30/9/2022 |
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Grants’ Outcomes
In 2022/2023, a number of outcomes, that have significant impacts on industry, resulted from AAST collaboration in joint grants and funded projects.
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MAIA TAQA |
The main outcome of this project is “The Innovation One Stop Shop (IOSS)” LAB which was installed and operated in the Energy research Unit in 2022. The IOSS main purpose is to support startups and SMEs in building their innovative ideas with business models as well as offering training and consultancy purposes with components and facilities related to Renewable Energy. |
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Smart Solar-Powered Public Parking System |
As an output for this project, AASTMT Research and Development Center designed and implemented two setups (PV-based Electric Vehicle Charger and Solar Power Smart Parking Meter) in AAST Abukir Campus in 2023 as a prototype for more duplicates. |
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Environmentally-Friendly Electric Car Project
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An electric car, that uses water and hydrogen, was invented by a student team from the Institute of Technical and Vocational Studies at AASTMT Industry Service Complex (ISC) in 2023 |
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A Cloud-Based Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles using Digital Twin Project |
Publication: A Data-Driven Digital Twin of Electric Vehicle Li-Ion Battery State-of-Charge Estimation Enabled by Driving Behavior Application Programming Interfaces, 2023 |
https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/10/521
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Monitoring, Assessment and Innovative Treatment Technology to Enhance Groundwater Quality for Irrigation Purposes toward Climate Change Adaptation (TREATMENT) |
In 2023, a Renewable, Innovative and Integrated Water Treatment Unit is designed to use energy harnessed from solar photovoltaic system to be used to lift water from a well, and subsequently, the water is directed through the four-stage nano-filter, where it undergoes a rigorous purification process. The end result is clean, potable water or water suitable for irrigation and cultivation.
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