IRENA – Decentralised Solar PV: A Gender Perspective, Oct 2024

This report highlights the critical role of gender inclusion in decentralized solar PV sectors to promote sustainable development. IRENA emphasizes that decentralised solar PV systems offer remote communities access to reliable and affordable energy, with a significant potential for job creation. However, women face barriers in the industry, including biases, lack of training opportunities, and limited access to resources. To address these issues, the report recommends targeted policies that include flexible training programs and gender-sensitive approaches. By fostering female inclusion, the solar PV sector can harness diverse perspectives to improve community engagement and ensure more equitable energy distribution.