Women+ in Concentrated Solar, with the valuable support and organization by ATA Insights, is happy to present their webinar on “Solar thermal growth: exploring the social and policy dynamics beyond technology“, held online on March 19, 2025 @ 11 am CET (duration: 1h).
This webinar explores the intersection of social, policy, and gender dimensions in the development of Concentrated Solar.
The first session will introduce the vital role of women in concentrated solar (CS), and highlight the policies needed to support CS growth, especially relevant in view of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) program cancellation in the USA.
The second talk will dive into IRENA’s recent report on the job requirements for CS development, with a focus on leveraging local capacity for a sustainable CS workforce.
Finally, we will address the broader social and policy challenges shaping the European Green Deal, examining issues like cross-sector collaboration, social acceptance, and gender equality, and how these factors influence the future of renewable energy.
Key takeaways:
- Policy frameworks for CS expansion: why “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) and other gender equality programs matter for technological innovation, and what is needed beyond simple cost reduction for CS growth.
- Local content and job creation: discover strategies for integrating local content in CS projects and leveraging local capacities to build a sustainable workforce, as highlighted in IRENA’s recent report.
- Social and policy dynamics in the EU Green Deal: explore the broader social and policy challenges influencing the European Green Deal, including cross-sector collaboration, social acceptance, and gender equality, and their impact on the future of renewable energy.
Speakers:
- Celia García-Baños, Programme Officer – Policy, Gender and Socioeconomics
- Yelda Erden Topal, Researcher in SSH, Gender and Policy Aspects of Sustainable Transitions
- Alina Gilmanova, Co-founder of Women+ in Concentrated Solar [Moderator]
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