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Women Empowerment Program – Solar Technicians
Women are central to community resilience yet are under‑represented in technical energy roles. SVSSPF’s Women Empowerment Program recruits, trains, and mentor’s women from project districts to become solar service technicians supporting our school, clinic, and street‑light portfolios.
Training model
Intensive two‑week course conducted within the district to reduce barriers to participation.
Safety, tools, DC/AC basics, batteries, charge controllers/inverters, fault diagnosis, routine O&M, site documentation, and customer communication.
Implemented with leading institutions and SVSSPF engineers; assessments combine hands‑on practicums and short quizzes.
Pathways to income
- Graduates are engaged on paid service calls, seasonal maintenance campaigns, and installation support.
- Exposure to micro‑enterprise opportunities (e.g., sales of approved lights or home systems) where viable and compliant.
Safeguarding & inclusion
- Clear codes of conduct, safe travel arrangements, and appropriate PPE.
- Ongoing mentorship and refresher sessions to strengthen retention and advancement.
Outcomes we track
- Number of women trained, certified, and active; share of service calls completed by women technicians.
- System uptime improvements and customer satisfaction.
- Household income changes and confidence/leadership indicators gathered through periodic surveys.
Sponsors receive human‑impact stories alongside quantitative metrics, demonstrating how technical skills translate into income, resilience, and community leadership.
