Prof. Prathaban Moodley is the General Manager at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), where he leads the Applied Energy Research, Development and Innovation Division. The division undertakes research across the entire energy value chain, covering electricity, gas and liquid fuels. Its focus spans primary energy resources, conversion technologies, transmission and distribution, digitalisation, and end-use applications. With more than 20 years of experience in the power utility sector, Prof Moodley has held several senior management roles and is widely recognised as an international expert in the power utilities industry. He contributes to various national and international bodies, including the International Energy Agency’s International Smart Grid Action Network (IEA-ISGAN) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). In addition, he serves on several university advisory boards and lectures part-time at the Wits Business School, where he teaches Technical Fundamentals of Electricity Power Systems. Prof Moodley is a registered Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), a Master of Engineering (Electrical), and a PhD in Electrical Engineering, all from the University of the Witwatersrand.