去中心化太阳能光伏：性别视角（英）2024

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the decentralised solar PV sector Core Insights - Decentralised solar PV systems are crucial for providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy to underserved communities, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where 685 million people lacked access to electricity in 2022, an increase of 10 million from 2021 [15][23] - The sector employed approximately 307,000 people in 2023 across Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, with women making up 40% of the global solar PV workforce [16][52] - The report emphasizes the need for gender inclusion in the decentralised renewable energy sector to harness women's potential as agents of change and to drive socio-economic development [21][22] Summary by Sections Introduction - The report highlights the role of decentralised renewable energy (DRE) technologies, particularly solar PV, in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) by providing energy access to remote communities [23][24] Decentralised Solar PV: Jobs, Skills, and the Role of Women in the Workforce - Employment in the DRE sector has significantly increased, with the renewable energy sector reaching 16.2 million jobs globally in 2023, an 18% increase from 2022 [33] - The decentralised solar PV sector is labour-intensive, creating local jobs and business opportunities, especially in rural areas [34][55] Women in the Decentralised Solar PV Workforce - Women hold 38% of jobs in Africa's solar PV sector, with participation rates varying by country: 41% in Kenya, 37% in Ethiopia, 35% in Nigeria, and 28% in Uganda [58][61] - The report identifies barriers to women's participation, including societal constraints, lack of access to education, and gendered workplace barriers [20][67] Women and Entrepreneurship in the Decentralised Solar PV Sector - Decentralised solar PV systems are transforming the entrepreneurial landscape, enabling women to establish businesses that were previously constrained by limited energy access [69][70] - Successful female-led initiatives in the DRE sector demonstrate the potential for women's entrepreneurship to drive sustainable energy access and foster inclusive development [72][74]