women in solar

According to a 2019 IRENA report, less than a third of renewables sector jobs were filled by women, a figure which falls further in certain geographies and positions. Molly Lempriere profiles some of the industry initiatives to drive fair representation forward.

Nextracker and renewable energy technical training provider Solar Energy International (SEI) are partnering to launch a global scholarship program to support more women in joining the solar workforce.

SEIA calls for ‘cultural change’ as stats depict white male-dominated industry and Momentum Solar becomes latest firm to face discrimination court case.