Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EAT (UTC+3)
Platform: Zoom
Cost: Free
Date: Feb 27, 2025
Empower women in renewable energy and climate finance!
Join us for a pivotal webinar featuring Sylviah Mwaura, Senior Associate Energy Access Finance at GreenMax Capital Advisors, and Grace Perkins, Director of Quality Management at Husk Power. This dynamic panel discussion will delve into crucial topics such as financing opportunities for women-led renewable energy projects, the vital role of women in climate finance and sustainable investment, and the networks and platforms that champion women in these sectors.
We'll explore strategies for ensuring a just and sustainable energy transition while attracting investment, and discuss best practices for integrating a gender lens into climate technology projects. This webinar is specifically designed for young professionals, women in the EV and energy transition industries, entrepreneurs, SMEs, developers, investors, and policymakers who are passionate about promoting gender-inclusive financing and fostering a collaborative environment for women to thrive in the renewable energy space.
Gain invaluable insights from industry leaders, hear personal experiences, and participate in an interactive Q&A session. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network, find mentorship opportunities, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.
About the Speakers
Sylviah Mwaura, Senior Associate Energy Access Finance at GreenMax Capital Advisors
Sylviah Mwaura is a highly driven, self-motivated, and multifaceted professional with over eight years of experience in the retail banking sector, primarily in credit and business development departments. She also possesses three years of consulting experience in training, quantitative and qualitative research, and financial technology management. She has a proven track record in leadership, innovation, product development, and implementation, having successfully managed various projects from inception to completion across different organizational levels.
Grace Perkins, Director of Quality Management at Husk Power
Grace Perkins is passionate about helping businesses operate more efficiently and effectively. For the past nine years, she has worked on issues related to electricity access in Africa, consistently at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Her skillset encompasses building partnerships, business development, strategy, operations, and team and project management.
She recently announced that she is starting a new position as Director of Quality Management at Husk Power. After serving minigrid companies at the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), she is excited to return to working directly on energy access with minigrid industry leaders and to contribute to the scale and speed of minigrid development across the sector. In this role, she will focus on building out systems and processes for Husk as the company expands and grows. Her work will also include expansion into new African countries, notably the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a new market for her personally. As she embarks on this new chapter, she is eager to connect with those in her network who have experience in the DRC and welcomes them to reach out for a conversation.