Driving innovative research to inform and transform energy policy
The Applied Research Programme on Energy and Economic Growth (EEG) produces cutting-edge research on the links between energy and economic growth, working closely with policy makers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia to build more sustainable, efficient, reliable and equitable energy systems.
Investigating how electricity supplies could be used more productively and energy efficiency improved.
Researching ways to utilise natural resources to increase capacity.
Researching the technological and political challenges in connecting people to the grid.
Project findings and synthesis work to be published.
EEG researcher and incoming Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington
Exploring how remote sensors, satellite imagery and machine learning are being used in energy system planning
Results expected to inform efforts to expand energy access and efficiency in Ethiopia
This Energy Insight focuses on Sierra Leone, where just 2.5% of the rural population have access to electricity.
Update on the International Energy Sector Organisations’ Response
Research article documenting declines in employment and income in all settings beginning March 2020.
Read how COVID-19 could be exacerbating the problem
Can electricity access help improve Sierra Leone's resilience to the COVID-19 crisis?
Tackling issues faced by women in the energy sector.