Women remain one of the world’s most underutilized economic assets. A recent development report highlights what many in the sector have long known: there is vast, untapped potential for women entrepreneurs beyond traditional roles especially across the renewable energy value chain.
From solar product innovation and distribution to green financing and last-mile energy access, women are well-positioned to drive inclusive, sustainable solutions that can transform livelihoods, reduce poverty, and accelerate progress toward SDGs 5, 7, 8, and 13.
By unlocking these entrepreneurial pathways, developing economies can not only foster greater gender equity but also stimulate GDP growth and community resilience in the face of climate change.
It’s time to shift the narrative women are not just beneficiaries of clean energy transitions; they are critical agents of change within them.
Let’s invest in policies, capital access, and ecosystem support to ensure women fully participate across the entire renewable energy value chain.
