Simon Trace brings 35 years’ experience working in international development, specialising in access to basic energy services, natural resource management, and technology.
We have previously worked with the Australian Government, through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), on an evaluation framework to measure progress in trade relations and partnerships.
We are implementing the second phase of FOSTER, supporting the Nigerian government in the best use of its extractive industries.
[EEG](http://energyeconomicgrowth.org) is a research programme generating valuable evidence around the critically under-researched links between energy and economic growth in low-income countries.
The Facility for Oil Sector Transparency and Reform (FOSTER) has aimed to reduce the many incentives for misuse of power and capture of oil revenues in Nigeria.
We are working with the Government of Kenya and UNICEF to test an approach to enhance clean energy access for the poorest households in Kenya, in order to improve education, health and livelihood outcomes for households and their children.
UN's 'energy access' definition may surprise you. Is powering a light bulb for 4 hours a day enough? We explore why SDG 7 needs a higher bar.
Demonstrating the need for independent monitoring of methane emissions from the oil industry.
Cross-border power trade could be a major boost for clean energy in South Asia and Southern Africa. We look at what needs to be done to unlock this potential...
As COP27 continues, Principal Energy Consultant, Simon Trace, shares a summary of six years’ research into the potential of green grids and cross border trade in renewables...
Following the COP26 theme of 'energy transition' we look at how advances in electricity transmission technology are making very long-distance connections between centres of high renewable energy generation potential and areas of high electricity demand possible.
For Energy Day at COP26 we helped launch a set of pioneering principles to define a 'code of conduct' for strategic energy planning.
Simon Trace discusses the causes of unreliable electricity, and the consequences for South Africa's economic growth.
EEG’s programme director Simon Trace explores the connection between climate change and renewable energy in Africa
This World Refugee Day, EEG’s programme director Simon Trace discusses some of the energy access challenges facing displaced people, and explores the potential solutions
Exploring the advantages and challenges