Girls

Girls working on photovoltaic panels

This guide is here to help women learn about what the solar energy field has to offer them, with information and advice on education and career options, scholarship opportunities, salary estimates, industry trends and much more. . We're working to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive solar industry by providing pathways to technical careers for women*, highlighting the voices of women of color in the industry, and providing national leadership on solar workforce diversity. Women's voices, talents and leadership are. . From solar installers to solar marketers and educators, women are present in every aspect of the solar field and are shaping the future of renewable energy. Working in solar involves a lot more than simply putting panels on. . Given climate change and the rapid growth of solar due to its increasing affordability, there is a great need to train more skilled technicians who know and understand solar. This effort must include a focus on women, who currently make up only a small percentage of the existing workforce in solar. . A recent IRENA report confirms the photovoltaic industry as a leader in gender equality and reaffirms the essential contribution to the sector by women. Women are playing an increasing role in the energy transition, especially in the photovoltaic industry.