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Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Chair Anna Collyer opened the sold-out Women In Renewables Summit in Sydney today, discussing opportunities for the energy sector to diagnose and overcome barriers to diversity and inclusion such as workplace safety, traditional views of ‘merit’ and systemic issues for employees with young families.   ’Women are underrepresented across the board in energy, from technical roles to executive positions. By best estimates from WGEA and other sources, women make up less than 25% of the workforce in the energy sector – and far worse if you focus on technical and senior leadership roles,’ she said. ‘On the other hand, if we … look at women in renewable energy organisations, the numbers are more encouraging – around 40% in total and a more visible appearance in leadership roles. And this, as I see it, is the secret sauce – because the renewable energy component of the overall energy sector is growing and must grow even further and faster.’ Read the full speech: https://bit.ly/3zazNcP

Women are key players in the global energy transition! 👩 At SEforALL, we're proud to champion #GenderEquality and empower women to lead the charge towards a sustainable future. Check the post below to read some of the inspiring stories of 8 outstanding young women from our Open Africa Power programme who are changing the narrative and positively impacting their communities towards a just and equitable energy transition. 🌱 #InspireInclusion #EnergizeHer #internationalwomensday2024

Join your peers and leaders at the Women in Energy & Renewables Summit 2024 to discover the role you’ll play in driving a new era of energy. Connect and learn from women at the forefront of the transition as they examine the biggest challenges and opportunities for women shaping the energy landscape of the future, including: ● Anna Collyer, Chair, Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on strengthening Australia’s energy & renewables workforce, increasing women’s participation, and solving the sector’s complex problems through inclusive practices that harness the value of our collective perspectives ● Elizabeth Molyneux, Deputy Secretary, Energy, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) on the energy transition’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build meaningful gender equality into the energy sector ● An unmissable panel of inspiring women who will break down how we can create the energy workplace of the future by combatting the flawed career pathways and limited chances for women to progress, featuring: Emily Marschke, Professional Programs & Operations Manager, The Australian Power Institute, Anthea Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Energy Regulator, Caroline Beattie, General Manager, Future Energy, APA Group, Lucy Burke, Project Engineering Manager – SA Hydrogen Jobs Plan Project, ATCO Australia, and Bronwyn See, Director, AGIT - The Australian Gas Industry Trust Visit the website to view the full agenda and speaker line-up https://lnkd.in/gMzNszgp Plus, Violette Mouchaileh, Executive General Manager Reform Delivery, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) will put the future of women in energy and renewables into context by breaking down where the sector is headed with an examination of the latest policy & regulatory trends shaping market dynamics and opportunities for consumers, businesses, stakeholders & communities. Book early to SAVE up to $800 per delegate. Register NOW!!! https://hubs.la/Q02C8HZw0

The first roundtables and speakers have been unveiled for the #UK event, which takes place in autumn. Set to take place at The Chester Hotel, #Aberdeen on Thursday 26th September, W.I.N.E., or Women In Energy, has now published the first details of its panel discussions. Ingrid Huldal, Director for Portfolio Advancement at Expro, will lead on a roundtable dedicated to #geothermal technologies and ‘Harnessing Earth’s Power. Meanwhile, ‘Get A Boardroom Seat, hosted by Amanda McCullock of TMM Recruitment, will focus on career progression as a collaborative effort. The Energy Voice event will also see a session about ‘New Energy’, looking ahead to the future of the sector, connecting women from ‘legacy industries’ with leaders from #netzero #transition and oteher cutting-edge technologies. Speakers on the day will include Doris Reiter, Senior Vice President for #BP #NorthSea, Lisa Mitchell, Commercial Director at #STATS Group, Megan Hine, Drager’s Business Development Manager UK #Ireland, Paul Smith, Head of People and Organisation UK at Aker Solutions, and Sue Stevens, Head of Commercial Elementz. You can find full details about the event here.  The energy sectors continues to grapple with a huge gender imbalance. According to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook report, in 2022 just one-third of the renewables sector were female. In 2020, researchers at the #UniversityofPlymouth just 5% of engineers in the #renewable sector were women, compared to 51% of primary school children. The same analysis also found less than 8% of engineers were from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. 

"Empowering Women in Renewable Energy: An exclusive Women-Only Solar PV Hands-On Lab from April 22nd to 26th. This empowering event, courtesy of WISEe and Remote Energy, will provide 19 aspiring female solar professionals with the skills and knowledge to shine in the solar industry. #WomenInSolar #RenewableEnergy #Empowerment #Sustainability #WISEe #RemoteEnergy"

🌿 Are you passionate about shaping a sustainable future? Learn how women can make a difference in the energy industry and drive the green transition! 💚 Check out this insightful article on the importance of attracting female talent in the energy sector. Let's empower more women to pursue careers in this vital field. #WomenInEnergy #GreenTransition #Sustainability Read more: [Why women should pursue a career in the energy industry](https://lnkd.in/eChcsS5x)

🌍♀️ Africa: Empowering Women in Renewable Energy 🌱 As we honor Women’s History Month, let's highlight Africa's strides in renewable energy, led by pioneering women. Initiatives like the Climate Gender Equity Fund are fueling change, directing funding to women-led ventures. With less than 1% of startup funding going to female founders, these efforts are crucial. Grassroots organizations like Solar Sister are revolutionizing household energy management, bringing clean cookstoves to communities. As Africa embraces renewable energy, let's celebrate the women driving this transformation. Read the full article from CleanTechnica here: https://lnkd.in/gqSv6QEz

Christine Lins, Co-Founder and Executive Director of GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition, discusses the importance of gender balance in the energy transition and opportunities for women in the sector. The energy sector workforce is characterised by a gender gap greater than most other sectors. As stated in the report Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), there are only 22% of women in the oil and gas sector workforce and 32% in the renewable energy workforce. #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #GenderGap Click the link below to discover more ⬇ https://bit.ly/49VdNz4

As we close out #WomensHistoryMonth, let's shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of women in the solar industry. From engineers and researchers to project managers and entrepreneurs, these trailblazers are not just breaking barriers but illuminating the path toward a sustainable future. Here are some key findings: ☀ Women account for 31% of the U.S. solar workforce, a nearly 20% increase from 2017. ☀ More women across the globe work in the solar industry than in other global energy sectors, like oil or wind energy. ☀ Of the 30% of women who work in managerial positions in solar, only 18% of those are senior management positions. I would like to give a special shoutout to the women I was able to connect with to make this project come full circle: Sue McKeen, Riley Neugebauer, Karla Loeb, and Sherren Harter, thank you for sharing with me your accomplishments and stories - I was able to learn so much from each one of you! Let's continue to support and uplift women in the solar sector, amplifying their voices, recognizing their achievements, and fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. ⛅ Click the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/et_AvDhH #WomenInSolar #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy

Sharing the insights ✨ from our recent roundtable discussion on 'Women's Participation in Renewable Energy: Challenges and Opportunities' #Women_Empowerment_and_Energy #ManusherJonnoFoundation #WomenVoices #RenewableEnergy