Women in Engineering – Role of Women in Renewable Energy

One of the stereotypes claiming Women not as technologists and their inability to build, operate and maintain sophisticated technologies had been widely considered in the Power and Energy sector. The real scenario is that women’s roles in technology have been largely ignored since they may encounter a number of barriers to demonstrate their potential. As the entire world is moving towards clean-energy by increasing renewable energy sources, the innovation abilities of women can significantly improve renewable energy technologies. If given the chance, women can show their enthusiasm by playing a variety of significant roles in renewable energy projects that will improve their quality of life, improve work-life balance, present opportunities to increase their income, etc. This paper focuses on various work-level challenges faced by women in Renewable Energy sector and how they are trying to overcome it and becoming a strong force in both production and consumption of renewable energy. It also mentions what steps are being taken at Govt. of India level to facilitate more participation of Women in renewable energy sector and reaping benefits out of it.