International Womens Day 2025 – Accelerating Action for Women in Renewable Energy

For over 60 years, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) has been at the forefront of research, innovation, and knowledge-sharing, driving the global transition to 100% renewable energy. At the heart of this movement are the women in solar and renewable energy, leading the charge toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable future.

This International Women’s Day, under the theme "Accelerate Action," we recognize the urgent need to break down barriers, foster inclusion, and create opportunities for women to thrive in the solar and renewable energy sector. By empowering women through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and leadership, we can fast-track the transition to a more just and sustainable world for all!

At ISES, we are committed to accelerating the shift to 100% renewable energy for all, used wisely and efficiently. This future will only be possible when all voices are heard, all talents are valued, and all women have the opportunity to lead.

Join us in celebrating and uplifting women in solar and renewables—because when we accelerate action together, we drive meaningful change!

Below, please find a poem by our ISES Board Member Dr. Gurleen Kaur to celebrate this special day!

Shining Together
The sun rises high, bold and bright,
Just like the women who lead with light.
In solar’s glow, our paths align,
A future we build—strong and divine.
With knowledge shared and hands held high,
We break the limits, touch the sky.
Guided by mentors, shining as one,
A solar-powered world has just begun.
So take these sparks, let them ignite,
Carry the warmth, chase the light.
For every woman, a star in the sky—
Together we rise, together we fly.