The first edition of the Women in Energy Storage Mentoring Programme was organised in partnership between GWNET and Secretariat of the Energy Storage Partnership, and was hosted by ESMAP. The initiative aims to strengthen the careers of women in junior and middle management positions within the energy storage sector. Energy storage systems play a crucial role in creating cleaner and more resilient power systems, facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar PV, especially in developing countries.
Launched in September 2020, the programme welcomed 25 mentees from over 15 countries. The programme offered a variety of key components to enhance professional development, including bilateral interactions between mentees and mentors, knowledge-transfer webinars, and networking sessions. Each mentee was paired with a senior professional mentor dedicated to making a positive impact on their career in the energy sector.
About Energy Storage Partnership (ESP)
ESP is a global partnership convened by the World Bank Group to foster international cooperation to adapt and develop energy storage solutions for developing countries. Today, the unique requirements of developing countries’ grids are not yet fully considered in the current battery storage market – even though these countries may have the largest potential for battery deployment. Recognizing the need to catalyze a new market for batteries and other energy storage solutions in developing countries, ESP aims to promote a better understanding of energy storage solutions in developing countries by focusing on: Power systems and safety; Test beds for knowledge and capacity building; Testing protocols and validation of performance; Flexible sector coupling; Decentralized energy storage solutions and mini-grids; Procurement frameworks and enabling policies; and Recycling systems and standards. For more information, please visit the ESP factsheet and LinkedIn page
About Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)
ESMAP is a global knowledge and technical assistance partnership administered by the World Bank and funded by Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, the European Commission, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, the Rockefeller Foundation, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, as well as the World Bank. ESMAP’s mission is to assist clients–low and middle-income countries–to increase know-how and institutional capacity to achieve environmentally sustainable energy solutions for poverty reduction and economic growth. For more information, visit our website.
