Posters - WindEurope Annual Event 2025

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We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.

On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!

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PO214: D&I IN WIND ENERGY: BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN LABOR TRAINING

Andressa Medeiros Santiso, Researcher, Creation Research Group - UFRN

Abstract

In the pursuit of global decarbonization, wind energy has been experiencing exponential growth, bringing numerous positive impacts to local economies. Despite its contribution to the generation of millions of jobs along the value chain, the distribution of these opportunities is still not equitable. In 2019, women's participation in the energy sector was 22%, dropping to 15% in 2023. In the wind energy sector, women's participation stands at 25%, compared to 40% in the solar sector. Given the wind sector's potential for expansion and the subsequent job creation driven by the demand for professionals in the coming years, this study aims to identify the challenges in professional training and the opportunities for the inclusion of women in the sector. To achieve this, the research followed three steps: a literature review on gender in the wind and energy sectors, validation through focus groups, and data systematization. The five identified challenges include: (1) low female representation in leadership and technical positions; (2) fewer women enrolled in STEM courses; (3) lack of opportunities and unfavorable workplace policies; (4) unequal payment; and (5) social and cultural barriers. As for opportunities, seven were identified: (1) training women in STEM; (2) supporting local women-led enterprises; (3) promoting knowledge sharing with female leaders; (4) encouraging leadership roles for women to improve performance across the value chain; (5) developing a qualified workforce, fostering innovation, and avoiding shortages; (6) prioritizing the hiring of projects that employ a higher number of women; and (7) promoting awareness-raising actions and best practices to overcome social and cultural barriers. Therefore, despite the challenges, gender inclusion in the sector can contribute to the development of the value chain, and by seizing these opportunities, it is possible to build a more inclusive and equitable sector.

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