Women Leading the Charge for Renewables – Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency

“Renewable energy is women-friendly. It has the potential to be customised for every use case, but I don’t think enough has been done. Women have always been both producers and consumers of energy, from gathering firewood to cooking. What’s needed is for women to understand that this is an area where they can make a difference and adopt this energy source that is modular and customizable [for their needs].”

Gauri Singh on Electric Ladies Podcast

COP28 set an ambitious goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Achieving this target requires countries to deploy clean energy to billions of people around the world. With investments in regulatory frameworks and grid infrastructure, there is a critical opportunity for women around the world to be involved in - and benefit from - the transition to clean energy.

Listen to Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), who is leading the way in the deployment of renewable energy in more countries. She has over 30 years of experience in renewable energy and sustainable development, including the development of India's National Solar Mission. 

You’ll hear about:

• How is IRENA working with countries to develop tailored policy and regulatory frameworks to support their renewable energy goals.
• The shift in focus from renewable energy costs to issues around grid integration, storage, and flexibility.
• The unique opportunities renewable energy presents for women's economic empowerment and food security.
• Plus, career advice on getting out of your comfort zone, breaking out of career stereotypes, and finding good mentors.

"It's important to get out of your comfort zone. You really need to push yourself to get out of the comfort zone because that's what gives you growth. Every woman has within her the potential to break boundaries. These boundaries are there to be broken.”

Gauri Singh on Electric Ladies Podcast

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