Women in International Solar Development

Solar micro-grids, small solar home systems and solar lighting are transforming energy development in rural and other hard to serve communities around the world and creating new opportunities for women as producers and consumers. Join a panel of experts for a discussion about the rewards and challenges of working in solar development internationally, and what the future looks like for energy access. November 16, 11am-noon PST.

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I march for environmental justice sign held up in front of the capitol building
On September 20th, four million people across the globe took to the streets to demand climate... Read more ›
GRID launched the Women in Solar program in Nepal last year, providing unique hands-on training for... Read more ›
Alexis Thomspon was a Solar Spring Break student leader for the University of Michigan teams and is... Read more ›
According to The Solar Foundation's solar job census, women make up only 26% of the solar workforce... Read more ›
Two high school students demonstrate how to correctly wear a safety harness during a class presentation.
As students around the world are speaking up in favor of a transition to clean, renewable energy,... Read more ›
Headed to Salt Lake City for Solar Power International? Be sure to stop by one of GRID's panels,... Read more ›
You have to look underneath a solar module to see the important contribution Enphase Energy makes... Read more ›
Evangelina and her husband, Alfred
Evangelina and Alfred have lived in their home in Central California for 18 years, and love to... Read more ›
Vitto Riazzo leans against his 2016 Chevy Volt with the sun glowing on his face.
As a full-time student, Vitto Riazzo wasn’t sure how he could afford to replace his old car once it... Read more ›
Picture of Erica Mackie and Tim Sears with Mejia family in Richmond, California
Spring has us thinking about the way renewable energy can power change in communities. Read more ›