Women break glass ceilings in energy industry; by Juan Carlos Machorro

MEXICO CITY , December 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Although the presence of women is greater in various labor sectors, an area that requires a greater female presence is the energy industry. The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) estimates that only 16% of women work in industrial sectors.

Rosa de Guadalupe González Huerta, from the Higher School of Chemical Engineering and Extractive Industries of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), expressed that the area of ​​science and technology in the solar sector needs more women.

He added that energy should be a niche of unity for men and women to complement progress in this area, adding that women are very detail-oriented and men are more analytical, which allows for greater conjunction.

“It is estimated that the renewable energy and academic research labor sector only has a 22% presence of women. Women need to learn more about handling tools,” she said.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) details that women perform best in the manufacture of solar systems. Furthermore, they divide their labor participation into various segments since they represent 47% of the basic workforce; 39% in services; 37% promoters; and 12% in photovoltaic installation.

For her part, Veronique Smets , Vice President of Human Resources at Engie, mentioned that at the French energy company ENGIE, we are committed to equal opportunities and gender equity. We believe that women play a critical role in the economy and society, and we are working to create an environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

It is worth mentioning that Engie, among its workers in the field, highlights the presence of women with technical professions who contribute to the repair of solar installations, maintenance of photovoltaic panels that become damaged, as well as the monitoring and management of renewable energy. , in areas that require promoting greater female presence.

Gustavo Monroy , general director of the GMEC Energy Consulting Firm, stressed that employment in the energy sector is a reality among women. It is known that private sectors abroad have renewable projects under the direction of women and their results are very adequate. He explained that the role of women is essential for a sustainable economy.

SOURCE Juan Carlos Machorro