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Women in Solar Europe arrived in Brussels earlier this week with a clear goal: establishing the synergies we need with Associations and Policymakers to ensure we can all contribute to the energy transition. In this article from our PV Magazine Series, we explained why professional networks like ours are critical to tackling climate change. https://lnkd.in/eZ2knyZk #womeninsolareurope #womenempowerment #inclusionstartswithme #InvestInWomen

In a new article for pv magazine, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu Network) explores why embracing 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗘𝗜) is critical for the renewable energy industry's progress. As Carmen Madrid, founder of WiSEu, explains: "Networks like Women in Solar Europe are essential for creating environments of belonging, psychological safety, and support that individuals need to thrive and contribute to the energy transition." With the EU prioritizing gender and climate action at COP29 and ambitious targets under the Net-Zero Industry Act, fostering DEI is more urgent than ever. By empowering diverse talent, we can address skills gaps, unleash creativity, and drive the clean energy transition. WiSEu is now arriving in Brussels to grow a committed community driving DEI forward across Europe. 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e-ztCZB9 #WomenInSolar #Diversity #CleanEnergy #DEI #EnergyTransition

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu Network) highlights Eyerusalem Mekuria Wondemu, Project Engineer at Gruner Stucky Ltd, who shares her inspiring journey navigating challenges and driving equity in the solar PV sector. 🌟 Eyerusalem shares her inspiring journey overcoming 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 and 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, emphasizing the critical role of mentorship, continuous learning, and networking. She calls for 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, and inclusive workplaces to drive equity. “𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Transparency in career paths and salary structures is essential, as is fostering a culture of diversity and work-life balance.” Eyerusalem’s story underlines how 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 are breaking barriers, navigating challenges, and shaping a sustainable future. 📊 Interested in joining leaders like Eyerusalem at Women in Solar Europe? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dV54uZwV #WomenInSolar #Diversity #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #pvmagazine

Motivational Monday: Empowering Women in Renewable Energy Did you know that women make up 32% of the workforce in renewables, compared to just 21% in the overall energy sector? This highlights the growing opportunities and the incredible impact women are making in driving sustainability and innovation. 🌟 Breaking Barriers: Women are leading the way in renewable energy, breaking stereotypes and paving the path for future generations. 💪 Empowerment: The renewable energy sector offers vast opportunities for women to thrive, innovate, and lead. 🌍 Diverse Perspectives: Diversity brings strength. Women’s unique perspectives are crucial in shaping a sustainable future. 🤝 Inclusivity: At RE24, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and succeed. Let’s continue to support and empower women in renewable energy, making strides towards a brighter, more sustainable world. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) #MotivationalMonday #WomenInEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Inclusivity #RE24

March is National Women's Month! As a Solar Energy and Sustainable Living Consultant, I'm proud to celebrate the incredible contributions of women to this field. At the same time, we need to shine a bright light on the lack of women in solar energy. Inspiring women and working toward a more gender-equal workforce of renewable energy consultants would easily "up our game" for the faster widespread adoption of clean energy. Why? Because data ( https://lnkd.in/eyHu4KGc... ) shows that women are more adept with emotional and social competencies for effective leadership and management. And these are exactly the skillsets that frontline solar consultants use daily to provide information, guidance, and support to people who choose to make the switch to clean energy. https://lnkd.in/eyHu4KGc... Here's to breaking barriers and making strides towards a brighter, more inclusive and sustainable future! If you are interested in a career with an inclusive Solar Energy Team, let's chat! #WomenInSolar #SustainableLiving #NationalWomensMonth

Over the past two days I had the pleasure of attending the Women in Energy & Renewables Summit with my fellow #AusNet and #Mondo colleagues both from within my business unit and from adjacent teams. We heard from inspirational & industry-leading women about the challenges we face as an industry collective, and the barriers we must continue to remove, particularly for women, to ensure we unlock the diverse talent pools needed to fulfil the substantive jobs required to drive at pace, the #energytransition. To support the transition we need 4x more consumer driven renewables (think solar & EV) feeding into the network, and 3x the current Commercial & Industrial scaled generation (i.e solar/wind/hydro), but without urgently addressing the build out of our Transmission and Distribution networks we will fall short of our targets. Social license was a key theme, and the importance of community engagement. So what does this all mean in terms of careers and opportunities? Yes, Engineers are a given, but there is room for everyone on this renewable journey, from lawyers, marketers, artists and scientists, facilitators and project managers, educators and trainers, if we nail diversity and inclusion EVERYONE can participate in this exciting transition. #WomenInEnergy #EnergyAndRenewables

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 & the 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 of 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 at TerraPro Solutions 🌟 This March, we're not just observing 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡; we're living it in real-time, fueled by the passion and brilliance of women leading the renewable energy frontier. At TerraPro Solutions, diversity isn't just a b̳u̳z̳z̳w̳o̳r̳d̳; it's the bedrock of our innovation and success.🌱 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦. Their 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 aren't just driving projects; they're crafting a sustainable future and 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 the next wave of female leadership in energy. Their contributions are not just powering renewable projects but are also paving the way for the next generation of women leaders in energy. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 Kimberlee Centera, our CEO, embodies our ethos, pledging to the 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.📜 ✊ It's a testament to our dedication to a workspace where diverse voices don't just echo; they shape our path forward. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - https://bit.ly/4ckS7P3 We're inviting you to celebrate these trailblazers with us. Let's amplify their stories, spark change, and further the dialogue on gender diversity and inclusion within our sector.🔊 💡 How are you or your organization championing women in renewable energy? Drop your stories or thoughts below. Let's inspire and be inspired. 👇💬

From policy to practice: aligning governments, industry, professional networks to champion DEI: In a new article for pv magazine, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) explains why the renewable energy industry should finally embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI). "At a micro level, networks like Women in Solar Europe are critical to creating the environments of belonging, psychological safety, and support that individuals need to thrive and contribute to the energy transition," says Carmen Madrid, founder of the WiSEu Network. #RenewableEnergy #Photovoltaic #Technology

Diversity and inclusion are critical in unlocking innovation across the energy spectrum Numerous global studies highlight the critical role that increased diversity and inclusion play in innovation and business success. Despite this, in many sectors, particularly those related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), women remain underrepresented, especially in leadership positions, and face challenges related to equitable opportunities. As the world moves towards more sustainable energy practices, innovation has never been more critical. Success in the goals of just transition and net zero will require diversity and inclusivity to become the rule, rather than the exception, and achieving this will require significant focus on training and upskilling. https://shorturl.at/btYMb Maureen Phiri South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Global Solar Council (GSC) Global Renewables Alliance International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) International Energy Agency (IEA) Oxyon People Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

#Event: Suppose they gave an energy transition - and nobody came. Unfortunately, this is not a fantasy for many companies, but the reality on the labour markets. There is already a widespread shortage of skilled labour for technical, scientific and business development, from #renewable energies to #cleantech. It is important to look at things that are obvious - the low number of female employees in these sectors. Not the only reason, but certainly an important lever for improvement. So how can attractive employment opportunities, good framework conditions and career development paths be developed for women in particular? Where do we stand in this respect today after the European Year of Skills? After the Pact for Skills for the Renewable Sector? And with the Net Zero Academies of the #EU’s Net Zero Industry Act? We will discuss this on 13 June 2024 at our expert roundtable "Leveraging women's skills in the energy sector". More information and registration here: https://t.ly/FuPCm Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung