Daniel Simmonds

Background

About Daniel Simmonds

Chartered Professional Engineer with 25 years’ international power sector experience leading multi-disciplined teams in the identification, development, procurement, financing and construction of renewable power projects for the private and public sector in South America, South Asia and South-East Asia. Countries of work experience include American Samoa, Australia, Cambodia, Chile, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Peru, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Western Samoa. 15 years experience working for IPP(s) with solid knowledge of power market, valuation, investment, regulatory process, community, health, safety, environment and technical aspects of battery energy storage systems, wind farms, floating PV, hydroelectric power and pumped storage hydroelectric power development. 20 years experience in the investigation, detailed design, construction of hydroelectric power projects in South East Asia and South America. Undertaken a wide range of roles including business development, project development and implementation, operations management, business management, multi-discipline team management, community development and consultation, and institutional appraisal. Familiar with and accustomed to working in a wide variety of countries and cultures with English and Spanish language skills.