Empowering Women in the Solar Industry

“You can’t do that, it’s a man’s job” This is a sentence that you unfortunately still hear often enough in these enlightened times. But no woman should let such statements stop her from exploring what opportunities she has.

The solar industry, like many other professions, is one that is dominated by men, for no good reason in my opinion. Project planners and managers, logisticians, engineers or other technical jobs that are needed in this industry can be done just as well by women, maybe even better. Numbers, technical drawings or physical units are nothing that we as women can’t handle.

I entered this field as a project manager and am often the only woman involved in a project or present on the construction site. But I don’t regret this step at all and would do it again and again.
Of course, this job also presents difficulties, is stressful and requires assertiveness, especially in the face of prejudice. But I know that my work is making an important contribution to making the world a little greener. Every solar installation that I build with my team helps to lead our society more and more towards renewable and green energy. This is one of the most important tasks and biggest challenges of our time. And I am more than happy to be part of the solution.

I can only encourage any girl, young woman or woman already in the workforce who is thinking about a career change to look into the opportunities that the Solar Construction industry has to offer. Together we empower the future!
If you have any questions, please get in touch via our social media channels, we look forward to supporting you on your journey.

For more insights, see the interview linked here.

More Women’s Voices in Solar: Insights from Jo Ann Dean of OMCO Solar

“Women are entering the construction and solar construction industry because it offers a growing, diverse range of career opportunities within the renewable energy sector, allowing them to contribute to climate change solutions while working in a field that is actively promoting gender inclusivity, with roles spanning from installation to marketing and leadership positions in a traditionally male-dominated industry.”

~~~ Jo Ann 2/5/2025

“The positive strengths women bring to construction are strong communication skills, detail-oriented organization, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative approach to teamwork to the construction industry. Based on my personal 30+ years in the construction industry, I’ve seen significant improved project outcomes and a more diverse perspective on design and execution.”

~~~ Jo Ann 2/5/2025

Text written by Julia Michel, Connect with me on LinkedIn