GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Renewable Energy Industry Statistics

Renewable energy industry aims for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion worldwide.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Women make up approximately 32% of the global renewable energy workforce

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In the U.S., women represent about 25% of the renewable energy industry employment

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Minority representation in the renewable energy sector ranges between 20-30% depending on the region

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The solar industry has achieved a 50% increase in minority employment over the past five years

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Only 10% of leadership roles in renewable energy companies are held by women

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The percentage of renewable energy projects led by women is only around 8%

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The global offshore wind workforce is about 14% female

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In Africa, women make up roughly 12% of the renewable energy workforce

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Diversity initiatives in the renewable sector have led to a 20% increase in minority hiring over the last three years

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Initiatives targeting underrepresented groups have led to a 25% increase in the participation of minorities in training programs

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In Europe, the renewable sector sees a gender parity goal of 50% women representation by 2030

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The employment rate of minority women in renewables is approximately 15%, indicating room for growth

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In Asia, women comprise approximately 28% of the renewable energy workforce

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Initiatives supporting mentorship programs for minorities in renewable energy have increased minority leadership by 15% over four years

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Only 25% of renewable energy internship programs are targeted at underrepresented groups

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52% of renewable energy professionals believe that targeted recruitment can significantly boost diversity

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The percentage of renewable energy executives reporting at least 30% female representation on their boards increased to 38% in 2023, from 25% in 2018

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The renewable energy industry is projected to create 40 million jobs globally by 2030, with an emphasis on increasing diversity

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The renewable energy industry’s investment in DEI initiatives increased by 22% between 2022 and 2023

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Initiatives to increase diversity in renewable energy supply chains have resulted in a 12% growth in minority-owned suppliers

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The share of renewable energy executive leadership from diverse backgrounds is less than 10%

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The proportion of leadership roles held by women in solar companies globally is approximately 12%

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80% of women in the renewable energy sector report a desire for more leadership opportunities

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Over 50% of renewable energy companies have set measurable DEI goals for 2025, aiming to increase minority and female representation

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The percentage of renewable energy investments made in marginalized communities increased by 18% in 2023

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In Latin America, renewable energy employment has a minority representation of approximately 18%

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The renewable energy industry’s workforce is becoming younger, with a 12% increase in employees under 30 in the past five years

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Companies with high diversity levels are 35% more likely to outperform their less diverse counterparts

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In 2023, 15% of renewable energy startups were founded or led by women

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The average tenure of minority employees in renewable energy companies is 4 years, compared to 6 years for majority groups

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40% of renewable energy workers report experiencing workplace bias or discrimination

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About 30% of renewable energy companies have dedicated diversity and inclusion programs

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Gender pay gap in renewable energy industry is approximately 12%, below the 20% global average across sectors

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The representation of Indigenous peoples in renewable energy projects in North America is around 7%

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50% of renewable energy companies report implementing unconscious bias training

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Companies with diverse executive teams are 55% more likely to achieve better financial performance

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65% of renewable energy sector employees believe that increasing diversity will improve innovation

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The percentage of renewable energy projects with community engagement is 70%, but only 15% actively focus on diversity and inclusion

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45% of renewable energy workers report that their companies lack sufficient DEI metrics or accountability

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Nearly 70% of renewable energy workers believe that DEI efforts are essential for company growth

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The median age of employees in renewable energy is 36 years, with diversity initiatives often targeting younger demographics

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The percentage of renewable energy workforce with access to DEI training is about 35%, indicating a need for broader implementation

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10% of renewable energy firms in developing countries have established formal DEI policies

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The renewable energy sector’s gender diversity is higher in Europe than in North America, with 40% female representation in Europe

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The share of renewable energy projects with gender-balanced teams is approximately 22%, with higher percentages in Europe

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60% of renewable energy companies offer DEI-related professional development programs

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The annual retention rate for minority employees in renewable energy companies is 70%, indicating some challenges in retention

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Diverse teams in renewable projects are 30% more likely to succeed in community acceptance efforts

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Only 63% of renewable energy firms conduct regular DEI audits to assess progress

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The representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the renewable energy workforce is around 5%, with many companies still developing inclusive policies

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In 2023, renewable energy companies that incorporated DEI metrics into executive compensation saw a 15% increase in minority and female hires

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The proportion of renewable energy workforce training programs focusing on underrepresented groups has increased by 30% since 2022

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The Asia-Pacific renewable energy sector has committed to increasing women’s participation by 35% by 2025

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80% of renewable energy companies agree that diversity enhances problem-solving and innovation

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Key Highlights

Women make up approximately 32% of the global renewable energy workforce
In the U.S., women represent about 25% of the renewable energy industry employment
Minority representation in the renewable energy sector ranges between 20-30% depending on the region
The solar industry has achieved a 50% increase in minority employment over the past five years
Only 10% of leadership roles in renewable energy companies are held by women
Companies with high diversity levels are 35% more likely to outperform their less diverse counterparts
The percentage of renewable energy projects led by women is only around 8%
In 2023, 15% of renewable energy startups were founded or led by women
The global offshore wind workforce is about 14% female
In Africa, women make up roughly 12% of the renewable energy workforce
Diversity initiatives in the renewable sector have led to a 20% increase in minority hiring over the last three years
The average tenure of minority employees in renewable energy companies is 4 years, compared to 6 years for majority groups
40% of renewable energy workers report experiencing workplace bias or discrimination

Despite making up nearly half of the global workforce, women and minorities continue to be underrepresented in the renewable energy industry, where diversity initiatives are proving vital for innovation, financial performance, and community acceptance.

Gender and Minority Representation

Women make up approximately 32% of the global renewable energy workforce
In the U.S., women represent about 25% of the renewable energy industry employment
Minority representation in the renewable energy sector ranges between 20-30% depending on the region
The solar industry has achieved a 50% increase in minority employment over the past five years
Only 10% of leadership roles in renewable energy companies are held by women
The percentage of renewable energy projects led by women is only around 8%
The global offshore wind workforce is about 14% female
In Africa, women make up roughly 12% of the renewable energy workforce
Diversity initiatives in the renewable sector have led to a 20% increase in minority hiring over the last three years
Initiatives targeting underrepresented groups have led to a 25% increase in the participation of minorities in training programs
In Europe, the renewable sector sees a gender parity goal of 50% women representation by 2030
The employment rate of minority women in renewables is approximately 15%, indicating room for growth
In Asia, women comprise approximately 28% of the renewable energy workforce
Initiatives supporting mentorship programs for minorities in renewable energy have increased minority leadership by 15% over four years
Only 25% of renewable energy internship programs are targeted at underrepresented groups
52% of renewable energy professionals believe that targeted recruitment can significantly boost diversity
The percentage of renewable energy executives reporting at least 30% female representation on their boards increased to 38% in 2023, from 25% in 2018

Gender and Minority Representation Interpretation

While women and minorities are steadily making inroads into the renewable energy workforce—with notable gains in solar employment and minority initiatives—the sector still faces a significant leadership gap, highlighting that achieving true diversity remains a luminous goal rather than a current reality.

Industry Growth and Investment Trends

The renewable energy industry is projected to create 40 million jobs globally by 2030, with an emphasis on increasing diversity
The renewable energy industry’s investment in DEI initiatives increased by 22% between 2022 and 2023
Initiatives to increase diversity in renewable energy supply chains have resulted in a 12% growth in minority-owned suppliers

Industry Growth and Investment Trends Interpretation

As the renewable energy industry gears up to generate 40 million jobs globally by 2030, its rising investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion not only fuels more equitable opportunities—evidenced by a 22% rise in DEI spending and a 12% boost in minority-owned suppliers—but also underscores that sustainable growth is best powered by a truly diverse workforce.

Leadership and Career Advancement

The share of renewable energy executive leadership from diverse backgrounds is less than 10%
The proportion of leadership roles held by women in solar companies globally is approximately 12%
80% of women in the renewable energy sector report a desire for more leadership opportunities
Over 50% of renewable energy companies have set measurable DEI goals for 2025, aiming to increase minority and female representation

Leadership and Career Advancement Interpretation

Despite lofty promises and a growing pledge for inclusivity, women and minorities still hold a tiny fraction of renewable energy leadership roles, underscoring the urgent need for genuine action over mere commitments in powering a truly equitable sector.

Regional and Demographic Insights

The percentage of renewable energy investments made in marginalized communities increased by 18% in 2023
In Latin America, renewable energy employment has a minority representation of approximately 18%
The renewable energy industry’s workforce is becoming younger, with a 12% increase in employees under 30 in the past five years

Regional and Demographic Insights Interpretation

Despite an encouraging 18% rise in investments targeting marginalized communities, the renewable energy sector still wrestles with an 18% minority workforce in Latin America, even as its youthwave surges—highlighting both progress and the road ahead for genuine equity and inclusion.

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Metrics

Companies with high diversity levels are 35% more likely to outperform their less diverse counterparts
In 2023, 15% of renewable energy startups were founded or led by women
The average tenure of minority employees in renewable energy companies is 4 years, compared to 6 years for majority groups
40% of renewable energy workers report experiencing workplace bias or discrimination
About 30% of renewable energy companies have dedicated diversity and inclusion programs
Gender pay gap in renewable energy industry is approximately 12%, below the 20% global average across sectors
The representation of Indigenous peoples in renewable energy projects in North America is around 7%
50% of renewable energy companies report implementing unconscious bias training
Companies with diverse executive teams are 55% more likely to achieve better financial performance
65% of renewable energy sector employees believe that increasing diversity will improve innovation
The percentage of renewable energy projects with community engagement is 70%, but only 15% actively focus on diversity and inclusion
45% of renewable energy workers report that their companies lack sufficient DEI metrics or accountability
Nearly 70% of renewable energy workers believe that DEI efforts are essential for company growth
The median age of employees in renewable energy is 36 years, with diversity initiatives often targeting younger demographics
The percentage of renewable energy workforce with access to DEI training is about 35%, indicating a need for broader implementation
10% of renewable energy firms in developing countries have established formal DEI policies
The renewable energy sector’s gender diversity is higher in Europe than in North America, with 40% female representation in Europe
The share of renewable energy projects with gender-balanced teams is approximately 22%, with higher percentages in Europe
60% of renewable energy companies offer DEI-related professional development programs
The annual retention rate for minority employees in renewable energy companies is 70%, indicating some challenges in retention
Diverse teams in renewable projects are 30% more likely to succeed in community acceptance efforts
Only 63% of renewable energy firms conduct regular DEI audits to assess progress
The representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the renewable energy workforce is around 5%, with many companies still developing inclusive policies
In 2023, renewable energy companies that incorporated DEI metrics into executive compensation saw a 15% increase in minority and female hires
The proportion of renewable energy workforce training programs focusing on underrepresented groups has increased by 30% since 2022
The Asia-Pacific renewable energy sector has committed to increasing women’s participation by 35% by 2025
80% of renewable energy companies agree that diversity enhances problem-solving and innovation

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Metrics Interpretation

While renewable energy companies increasingly recognize that diversity fuels innovation—evidenced by a 35% higher performance rate and 80% affirming its importance—persistent challenges like a 12% gender pay gap, only 15% of projects actively focusing on inclusion, and mere 7% Indigenous representation reveal that achieving true equity remains an energy industry’s unfinished business.