Women’s leadership is everywhere in Ukraine

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In Ukraine, women's leadership in renewable energy has taken center stage amid ongoing conflict, as initiatives led by women, such as the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, are critical for sustaining power during blackouts. The organization focuses on decentralized renewable energy to bolster resilience and safeguard vital infrastructure amidst the crisis.

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Yuliana Onishchuk, founder and CEO of the Charitable organisation Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation. She explains how Russia’s full-scale invasion transformed solar energy in Ukraine from a green technology into a vital tool for survival, powering hospitals, schools, and communities during blackouts and attacks. Through the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, decentralized renewable energy and women-led initiatives are helping build resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and shape a more secure and sustainable future for Ukraine.