01 April 2026 - 1 April, 2026
April 1 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Webinar details
This session focuses on the role of energy storage technologies such as batteries, pumped hydro, and emerging solutions in supporting renewable integration and grid flexibility. It will examine how storage contributes to frequency regulation, peak shaving, and backup supply, while also addressing economic and policy considerations for large-scale deployment.
- 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
- Energy storage enhances system stability by providing fast frequency response and reserve capacity.
- Storage enables better utilization of renewable energy by mitigating variability and smoothing output.
- Flexible grid operation requires coordinated planning between generation, storage, and demand-side management.
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.