We Helped a Solar Plant Hire More Women. Will the Industry Follow Suit?
by Shari Johnson - Jimena Serrano - Mario Camargo - Owen Bethel
The thrust toward renewable energy sources continues to grow. Projections by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) show that by 2030, jobs in the solar photovoltaic subsector will increase from 4.3 million to 14 million.
According to the agency, women comprise just over 40% of this labor force, and occupational sex disaggregation remains high since most female talent is engaged in administration, marketing, and other non-technical roles.
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