Eddie Thanavelil is the Future Networks Innovation Manager at SA Power Networks, with deep expertise in the strategic integration of distributed energy resources across electricity networks. He works closely with network operators, technology partners, and policy stakeholders to progress operating models that enable DER to deliver system‑wide value while maintaining security, reliability, and affordability.
Eddie’s work spans DER orchestration, digital enablement, and the evolution of network roles in a high‑renewables environment. He brings a strategic perspective on how distribution networks evolve into DSOs to actively harness customer‑owned assets to support system resilience and deliver better outcomes for consumers as the energy transition accelerates.
