According to the “Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2025” report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the total number of people employed in the renewable energy sector worldwide has risen to 16.6 million. However, only approximately 32% of this workforce consists of women.
The report notes that while the renewable energy industry is more accessible to women compared to other energy sectors, their participation remains largely limited to administrative and support services. Women’s representation in technical professions and decision-making levels remains significantly low.
The report breaks down women’s share in the sector by job categories as follows:
Experts emphasize that the global energy transition is not limited to technological innovation; it also requires social transformation. Greater participation of women in the renewable energy sector—particularly in technical and leadership roles—is one of the key conditions for the success of this process.
In Azerbaijan as well, the rapid development of the renewable energy sector is opening new career opportunities for women. With the expansion of solar, wind, and other green energy projects in the country, the number of women working in this field is increasing year by year, and their participation contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable development of the sector.