Aradhna Pandarum

Council for scientific and industrial research

Experienced Professional Engineer and internationally esteemed Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities industry. Skilled in Renewable energy, Power system design, Power flow simulations, Electronics, Energy Economics and Power quality. Currently working on and managing research on all aspects for a Just Energy Transition in South Africa. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering from Howard College UKZN and a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy) from University of Witwatersrand. Serves as a technical board member of Cigre South Africa, representing the country in the international C6 study committee on active distribution systems and distribution energy resources.

• Pandarum, A. (2018); Trends and statistics of Solar PV Distributed Generation in South Africa– Eskom Research Conference.

• Pandarum, A. (2018); Trends and statistics of Solar PV Distributed Generation in South Africa – SA Energy Storage Conference (SAIEE).

• Pandarum, A., D Mlazi, G Lekolane (2019); Trends and statistics of Solar PV Distributed Generation in South Africa – Sustainable Energy Handbook.

• Pandarum, A., U Minnaar (2019); The future of Distributed solar PV in SA – 9th Regional Cigre Conference.

• Pandarum, A., H Geldenhuys, J.H. Beukes, A.J. Krafft, D Mtolo (2019); Eskom Heritage Park rooftop PV Project – 9th Regional Cigre Conference.

• Pandarum, A. (2019); “Price parity” of Solar PV and energy storage – AMEU Conference.

• Pandarum, A. (2020); Impact of renewables (PV) on voltage regulation in an MV system – SAIEE Distribution planning for renewables seminar.

• Pandarum, A. (2021); Statistics of Solar PV Distributed Generation in South Africa – SAIEE Distribution planning for renewables seminar.

• Pandarum, A. (2021); Impact of Increasing Distributed Solar PV Systems on Distribution Networks in South Africa” – World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering Vol:15, No:1 and @ London Conference 15-16 Feb.

• Pandarum, A. (2021); Mitigation measures for increasing penetration of solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems in Distribution networks – 10th Regional Cigre Conference. Won Best paper award.

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