This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Josefin Berg, Associate Director – Renewables Markets – Horizons at S&P Global. She warns that the so-called “eclipse” moments, when women are interrupted or overshadowed in discussions, require vigilant, inclusive leadership that actively restores and amplifies overlooked voices.
I believe that all industries benefit from diverse teams of skilled contributors, but this is especially true in solar and storage. The industry is global, it is moving fast, and teams need agility to identify and act on opportunities. A uniform group can easily reinforce shared assumptions and continue operating in old patterns, even while the electricity system itself is rapidly changing.
Technology, markets, and policy are evolving rapidly while global electricity consumption continues to grow at an extraordinary pace. This is an industry where diverse teams are particularly well-suited to solving challenges because they bring different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking into the conversation.
A changing industry, but not yet balanced
When I joined the solar industry in 2010, it was still very male-dominated. Most meetings consisted of male engineers and male investors. Over time, however, I started to see more women entering the sector, and I began building a stronger network among women across the industry.
