Protecting the Island: The Asynchronous Generation Challenge in Fiji.
This webinar explores how the shift toward asynchronous generation impacts traditional protection schemes within the context of Fiji's islanded power grids.
Participants will examine critical challenges such as reduced system inertia and limited fault current, along with modern solutions that help maintain grid stability and protection reliability.
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- Co-sponsored by University of California, Riverside
- Starts 27 August 2026 07:00 AM UTC
- Ends 15 September 2026 10:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Mr. Krishneel Prasad of Energy Fiji Limited (EFL)
Mr. Krishneel Prasad (Energy Fiji Limited (EFL))
Biography:
Krishneel Parasad joined Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) in 2009 and served in engineering and middle-management roles before taking on the role of General Manager, Special Projects, in October 2021. In his current role, he oversees the Special Projects SBU and the formulation and execution of major projects within EFL to meet EFL’s long-term strategic objectives.
Krishneel’s background is in engineering and project management, in the power sector, mostly in electricity transmission and distribution networks. He has worked in the design and development of transmission and distribution networks and in the lifecycle management of power system secondary assets.
Krishneel holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA.
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