Why solar for women?

 Our plan is to create trainings and workshops that are led by women for women, with a focus on everything from the basics of using tools up to more advanced solar design and installation practices. These workshops will be open and welcoming to gender non-conforming, queer, and trans participants as well. These workshops will be offered by Solar for Women directly, but also in partnership with trade unions, solar companies, nonprofits, community colleges, and as a part of conferences. They will target women who are interested in a DIY, small-scale solar approach, as well as those who want to pursue a more career-oriented track. As a part of this effort, we will aim to offer curriculum that is innovative and timely, to complement more standard technical information and practices. 

Women can benefit from a different type of training and learning experience in many cases, and they are looking for mentorship from and networking with other women as a part of their pathway to success. We hope that our efforts can bring those pieces together for more women.