The Women in Power System Transformation (PST) initiative empowers women to lead and contribute to power system transformation worldwide. Enabling all people to apply their skills and talents in key power sector institutions strengthens decision-making, drives innovation, and expands economic and social opportunities.

Launched at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the initiative works to remove barriers to entry and advancement in power system operations and leverages the G-PST Consortium’s network of industry and academic leaders driving energy transformation.

Women in Power System Transformation Activities

Women in PST works to strengthen the power sector workforce by supporting education, training, and institutional development. The initiative focuses on building technical expertise in power sector transformation, variable renewable energy (VRE) integration, and advanced system operations. Women in PST supports students and professionals across the power sector by:

  • Offering student internships: Graduate students can participate in 10- to 12-week summer internships at G-PST technical institutions such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Electric Power Research Institute, gaining hands-on experience in advanced technical areas.
  • Facilitating professional fellowships: Practitioner-level fellowships allow participants to spend one to three months at a leading G-PST system operator, applying advanced engineering and operational solutions to integrate high levels of VRE onto grids.
  • Developing graduate-level teaching materials: Led by Imperial College London, this effort brings together experts to create publicly available course content and student exercises aligned with the G-PST Inaugural Teaching Agenda. These materials, including lecture recordings and student exercises, are designed for easy integration into university curricula and are available at no cost to universities and practitioners worldwide.
  • Creating networking opportunities: Through a joint mentorship program in partnership with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), Women in PST provides a platform for professionals at all stages of their career to meet one another and lead, innovate, and shape the future of global energy solutions.
  • Leading transformative change: In partnership with Johns Hopkins University’s Self-Empowerment and Equity for Change (SEE Change) Initiative, the program offers multi-week training to help participants build positive mental habits, strengthen leadership potential, and achieve personal and professional goals.

By supporting training, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing at every stage of the workforce pipeline, Women in PST helps build the expertise needed to advance power system transformation.

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