Energy Insights
Energy Insights, by Energy Tracker Asia, covers the latest topics on the energy transition and gets into conversation with a wide range of experts and thought leaders on themes that include energy, fossil fuels, climate finance, climate policy, decarbonisation and development. Join our host each month to dive deep into the latest opportunities, challenges and solutions in the climate and energy space.
Energy Insights
Women in Energy: Leading the Charge for a Sustainable Future
In this episode of Energy Insights, Energy Tracker Asia speaks with Dr. Utkarshaa Varshney, a leading energy transition consultant with expertise in solar, wind, and hydrogen projects. Dr. Varshney is a Women in Clean Energy Fellow at EnergyLab Australia, an award-winning science communicator, and has published over 15 papers on silicon solar cell defects. She has shared her insights globally, including at Oxford University and KU Leuven.
In today’s discussion, Dr. Varshney talks about the critical role of women in driving the energy transition and the importance of gender inclusivity in energy leadership. She highlights the challenges women face in technical and consulting roles, the significance of diversity in energy decision-making, and how policy changes can create a more equitable industry. Dr. Varshney also shares her perspective on the future of clean energy solutions, including solar and hydrogen, and how gender equality can accelerate the global energy transition.
Tune in to hear from Dr. Utkarshaa Varshney as she discusses how women are shaping the future of energy and why diversity is crucial to achieving sustainable and innovative energy systems.
Follow Dr. Utkarshaa Varshney’s work and stay tuned for more inspiring stories from women in energy leadership.
LinkedIn: Dr. Utkarshaa Varshney
