Recently, Remote Energy selected two organizations in Africa to form a partnership and deliver a pilot training program for new female Solar Educators.
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Worldwide, the need for solar technicians is growing. In 2018, the global employment in the solar PV sector was 3.6 million people and IRENA is projecting that by 2050 there will be a 5X growth in the sector, employing around 18.7 million people. Countries are increasing renewable energy targets and committing to rural electrification to reduce the impacts of climate change. To reach the number of qualified solar technicians needed to meet the worldwide renewable energy targets, a focus on high-quality training for new solar educators is essential.
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In March the world celebrates and honors the social, political, economic and technical achievements of women. Remote Energy and our partners from WISEe in Kenya joined the global celebration by holding an all-women, hands-on, technical PV training in Kenya.
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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.
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This #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.
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We 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.
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Many 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.
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It’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.
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Remote 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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As solar energy grows exponentially, millions of jobs are created. In the off-grid solar market alone, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reported that by 2030 there will be 4.5 million jobs – these workers will directly serve the rural communities that the utility grid has ignored. The following is a brief summary of what solar jobs there are and what it takes to get these jobs.
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