The renewable energy sector, a growing and innovative industry, is improving career opportunities for women and youth. Reliable and clean power also empowers female entrepreneurs to start businesses, further promoting diversity within communities. On International Women’s Day we want to take a moment to celebrate some of these successes, focusing on East Africa and what these amazing women have achieved. The energy transition is more than a technological shift; it's a chance to enhance social and economic inclusivity. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, stresses the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality.

Catrine Shroff, an anthropologist turned entrepreneur, is transforming communities through her renewable energy initiative, Mwangaza Light. This venture meets the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions and promotes gender inclusivity in a sector ripe for growth. Her story is a powerful example of how distributed renewable energy can be a catalyst for community development and a center of opportunity for women in marginalized regions of the world.

Discover how distributed renewable energy (DRE) technologies are revolutionizing youth employment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and the Global South, addressing high unemployment rates and driving sustainable development.