In Sierra Leone, a team of women solar technicians can now be found installing off-grid lighting and cell phone charging systems on maternal health clinics - bringing light to women’s births deliveries and newborn care and providing communication for the midwives when help is needed.
Read MoreThis #International Women’s Day, and everyday, Remote Energy is working to change the face of the solar industry! #BreaktheBias. Remote Energy’s flagship Global Solar Women's Program is designed by and for professional women trainers and educators.
Read MoreWe will be sharing testimonials from some of the powerful, dedicated, women who took the leap and joined our Women’s Only Solar Online Training. These women are role models and have visions for creating a more sustainable and equitable industry in their countries.
Read MoreMany obstacles hinder the widespread use of solar energy to meet the needs of rural communities. In much of Africa, the lack of technical capacity among would-be installers and PV system managers is of primary concern.
Read MoreIt’s #GenderDay at #COP26, and to highlight the importance of building gender balance in the solar industry, Remote Energy's co-founder Carol Weis and inaugural RE Global Ambassador Neha Misra discuss the challenges and opportunities of training a diverse and inclusive global PV workforce. The podcast, Business Fights Poverty, forms part of a short series on putting people at the heart of climate action and what Climate Justice can mean for business.
Read MoreRemote Energy is dedicated to bringing the highest quality PV training opportunities to under-served populations worldwide. Energy poverty is experienced in every country on earth, and for many of us, those in need are very close to home. The Energy Information Administration estimates that 14 percent of households on Native American reservations have no access to electricity, 10 times higher than the national average.
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