Are women in the solar PV workforce?

The analysis outlines the share of women in the solar PV workforce, examines the barriers that women face in the sector - including women living and working in the off-grid context - and discusses the path to a more diverse solar PV workforce. See the visual story: A Gender Perspective on Solar Employment.

What role do women play in the solar PV industry?

Additionally, there is a wide space for women to take over more decision-making positions, as they currently hold 30% of managerial jobs and barely 13% of senior management posts in the solar PV industry.

What jobs do women have in solar PV?

Driven in part by off-grid solar PV deployments, women account for 35% of other non-technical positions such as marketing, sales, distribution, and product assembly and installation.

How can we build a diverse and inclusive solar industry?

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.

Who can participate in the women in solar program?

*People who identify as non-binary genders and feel they belong in our community of cis and trans women are invited to participate in our Women in Solar Program.

Does the solar industry need a gender lens?

The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is the largest employer within the renewable energy sector, accounting for some 4.3 million jobs. If the solar business does not include a gender lens to incorporate more women, the industry is at risk of excluding a talent pool that is integral to its growth.