The Secretariat of the Energy Storage Partnership, in collaboration with the World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), launched the second cohort of a mentorship programme for junior and middle-management women professionals in the energy storage sector. This cohort consisted of 20 participants from 16 countries, bringing together a diverse range of expertise and backgrounds.
The programme aimed to increase women’s representation at managerial and decision-making levels, thereby advancing the pace of the energy transition. It fostered social change, encouraged novel ideas, and facilitated networking opportunities. Additionally, the mentorship experience supported participants in developing concrete career goals, allowing them to strategically work towards their professional aspirations.
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 our https://esmap.org/webpage/energy-storage-partnership-esp-factsheet and LinkedIn page.
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: www.esmap.org.
