Happy International Women's Day!

At Remote Energy, women’s programming is aligned with women’s empowerment, we believe it’s the first step in building a gender-balanced solar industry. Learning from women, training with women, and providing a safe space for women, is our specialty. We globally connect with them, remotely and in-person, with opportunities to become educated in solar and make their mark in the industry.

Their empowerment reflects amplifying women's self-worth, hearing their own voices, instilling confidence in their abilities, & believing that they too can create change. And the world is reminded that their stories matter, their perspectives matter, their dreams matter!

Today is International Women’s Day, and we want to highlight some of the AMAZING women we work with and support, who are making an impact for and in their communities!

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Agatha is a trainer and leader in Uganda’s solar industry. She leads Women Renewable Energy Association (WREA) Uganda in bringing solar education and career development opportunities to young ladies in the industry, and Remote Energy is honored to work alongside WREA with solar programs. She has shared her thoughts on solar, the Remote Energy Train the Trainer program, and more below!

What does being a woman in solar mean to you?

Being a woman in solar means actively shaping a more inclusive energy transition. It’s about breaking barriers and ensuring women are not just consumers of clean energy but active participants as producers, innovators, installers, leaders in driving it.


What was your first introduction to solar?

My first introduction to solar was through my work at d.light, where I experienced first hand how decentralized systems transform lives in off grid communities. That experience sparked my deeper interest in addressing energy poverty.


How has Remote Energy helped you progress in your career goals?

Remote Energy strengthened my technical foundation in solar systems and gave me the confidence to lead training programs for women entering the sector. It also enabled me to build my leadership potential while creating value for women in the sector.


What would you like to say to young women hoping to enter the renewable energy industry?

There is space for you not just to participate, but to lead. Build your skills, seek mentors, stay curious, and don’t underestimate the power of your voice in shaping the energy transition.


What’s something you dream to accomplish in the future?

I aspire to make a meaningful contribution to addressing energy poverty among the millions of people who still lack access to electricity. Whether as an energy planning specialist influencing policy or as an entrepreneur expanding clean and reliable energy to last-mile communities. I am also committed to advancing solutions that are both inclusive and sustainable. This includes ensuring responsible end of life waste management of energy technologies to support a truly circular and environmentally sound energy transition.


Anything else you'd like to share?

The energy transition presents immense opportunities to build a just and inclusive sector across the many roles and functions it requires. I strongly encourage more women to step into this space not only to participate, but to lead. As we advance clean energy solutions, we must intentionally build systems that empower women, protect the environment, and create lasting economic opportunities for all.

EMPOWERED WOMEN EMPOWER WOMEN

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Remote Energy’s Commitment To Women

  • 58% women in our classes since RE was founded

  • 76% of reported career advancements are from our women students

  • 25+ Women’s Only Classes offered



We know that women face barriers entering the workforce, especially in technical roles in STEM fields. From IRENA’s Renewable Energy: A gender perspective (2nd edition), the primary barriers cited are “cultural and social norms, the lack of gender-sensitive programmes and policies, and limited access to skills and training opportunities.”



Remote Energy addresses these barriers by cultivating women’s spaces for training, upskilling, and creating networks of support. We work directly with organizations doing the work on the ground, engaging aspiring women, connecting them together, and supporting them as they navigate the complicated challenges of being a woman in solar. Some of our incredible partners in our Global Women’s Programs are:

We are committed to building a gender-balanced solar industry!

Caroline Wofford