18 March 2026 - 18 March, 2026
March 18 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The live presentation of this event has already taken place.
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Webinar details
This session will explore modern protection strategies and the role of smart grid technologies in enhancing system resilience. It will cover adaptive protection schemes, digital relays, wide-area monitoring, and the integration of communication networks into power system operation. The webinar will also highlight how smart grids enable real-time fault detection, self-healing capabilities, and improved coordination between distributed resources.
- The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
- A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
Key takeaways from this webinar
- Adaptive protection schemes improve fault response under dynamic system conditions.
- Smart grids leverage communication and automation to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Wide-area monitoring systems (WAMS) and synchrophasors provide critical visibility for stability and protection.
Related courses
This webinar relates to our Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering programme.
Presenter
Samkelo Nene – Lecturer
Samkelo Nene is a Candidate Engineering Technologist registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and holds a BEng Tech (Honours) in Electrical Power Engineering. In recognition of his academic excellence and leadership, he was inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society, a distinction awarded to the top-performing students worldwide. His academic foundation spans power systems, rotating machines, transformers and switchgear, power electronics, and energy policy.
He has served at the Durban University of Technology as a formal undergraduate tutor and lab facilitator, integrating practical experiments with theoretical learning to support diverse student needs. His teaching philosophy emphasizes adaptability, mentorship, and authentic engagement, ensuring that students not only grasp complex concepts but also connect them to real-world applications.
Beyond academia, during his previous contract with the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), Samkelo has contributed to South Africa’s G20 Presidency through Energy Transitions Working Group, supporting policy dialogues and collaborative frameworks for sustainable energy as an energy technical support and workshops coordinator. His involvement strengthened his perspective on the intersection of engineering, policy, and international cooperation, reinforcing his commitment to advancing energy transitions locally and globally.