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Nurturing career growth for women in solar, energy storage, EV charging & grid infrastructure
Gender equality not only liberates women but also men from prescribed gender stereotypes.
Europe’s solar workforce is set to triple, surpassing one million jobs. The clean energy transition cannot, and must not, leave half the population behind.
Women in Solar+ Europe is more than a network; it’s a movement. We empower women to enter, thrive, and lead in solar, storage, EV charging, and grid infrastructure.
Together, we break barriers, reshape cultures, and amplify diverse voices. Through bold initiatives, partnerships, and community, we attract talent, inspire leaders, and drive an energy transition that is sustainable and equitable.
The energy transition isn’t just technical, it’s human. And it belongs to all of us.
our global leaders
Thalia Valkouma
Aga Michalak
Carolina Nester
Claire Gardner
Noelia Álvarez Marivela
Maria Sabella
Zoraida Bejarano
Maria Santa Maria
Camille Zimmermann
Mariyana Yaneva
Chloé Durieux
Canan Koç Yasar
Valentina Scaglione
Maria Colom
Stefanie Driever
Gulnara Abdullina
Maria Ardila
Hollie Carek
Gemma Buckley
Sarah Albert
our focus
Career Development
We support women on their leadership journey by helping them overcome barriers and gather leadership skills.
Belonging
We understand the importance of women to connect with other women in male-dominated environtments.
Visibility
We facilitate opportunities for women to be recognised as experts in our fields and overcome stereotypes.
Female Representation
We foster representation of women in decision-making as a critical factor for innovation in our challenging energy sector.
Business Connections
We understand the importance of women to connect with other women in male dominated environtments.
Social Impact
We work on initiatives that will help attract female talent to our industry that has the power to transform livelihoods across the planet.
in the news
From our pv magazine series
pv magazine, December 5, 2025 – Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Antonio Arruebo, Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe. He says that widespread lack of awareness about the barriers women face throughout their professional journeys is currently the major hurdle for change. “Many obstacles are invisible or completely normalised,” he also stated. “Without more education and conscious effort, this self-perpetuating cycle will not be reversed.”
Rewriting the leadership narrative: Women redefining power in the energy transition
pv magazine, November 11, 2025 - Ideas about who is “fit” to guide others have long been shaped by traditions that elevated certain traits and dismissed others. These inherited assumptions continue to influence professional environments, often limiting how women’s contributions are perceived and how they perceive their own potential. During the Women in Solar+ Europe gathering at Genera in Madrid, professionals from across our sectors explored how these long-standing views can be challenged and replaced with more empowering perspectives. Through open dialogue, they examined the beliefs that influence confidence, ambition, and presence, and reflected on how a more expansive and human-centered approach to leading can take root.
‘I’ve seen women promoted while pregnant, and others leading teams while working part-time’
pv magazine, November 18, 2025 - Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Marion Bourdais-Massenet, Country Manager France at Viridi Energies Renouvelables. She says true inclusion comes from daily practice, allyship, and self-reflective leadership, encouraging young women to pursue their potential and contribute confidently to the energy transition.
‘Inclusive leadership requires a very specific set of competencies’
pv magazine, November 14, 2025 - Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Clémence Leclair, ESG Manager at Germany’s Belectric. She says active listening, empathy, and self-reflection are are essential components of strong leadership within the renewable-energy industry. “As professionals in research and development already know very well, there is rarely just one path to excellence. In fact, some of the most unconventional approaches can turn out to be the most effective or innovative,” she states.
‘We need male allies who understand that inclusion benefits everyone’
pv magazine, November 7, 2025 - Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Rosilena Lindo, Global energy and climate advisor and former Secretary of Energy in Panama. She says that gender equality is not a women’s issue, but rather a global development imperative. “The gender and energy dialogue has evolved. Women are not victims, they are agents of change,” she states.
‘There really is a place for everyone in solar’
pv magazine, October 31, 2025 - Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Rachel Hayes, the Head of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team at Solar Energy UK. She says careers in solar often evolve laterally, from project development to ESG, from engineering to policy, reflecting how transferable and rewarding these roles are. “The challenge isn’t retention; it’s entry,” she states.
Building an equitable energy transition: Insights from IRENA’s 2025 Gender Report
pv magazine, October 24, 2025 - Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) analyzes the findings of IRENA’s latest “Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective (2025)” report, revealing that women’s representation in the renewable energy workforce remains stagnant at 32%, unchanged since 2019. Through the voices of WiSEu ambassadors and industry leaders, this article explores the persistent barriers, pay gaps, and cultural biases that continue to limit progress and the collective responsibility to build a truly inclusive and people-centric energy transition.
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