Global partners

Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition

GWNET, the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition, is a global network aiming at empowering women working in sustainable energy in both developed and emerging/developing countries at different career levels from both the public and private sector. Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) is an international non-profit organization founded in 2017 under Austrian law.  GWNET’s mission is to advance the global energy transition by connecting and empowering women through interdisciplinary networking, advocacy, training, coaching and mentoring. Further information and membership: www.globalwomennet.org

ISES and GWNET signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing their important cooperation in strengthening women in the field of renewable energy in October 2018.

IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme

The International Solar Energy Society is a sponsor of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Programme. This development offers expanded opportunities for ISES members to participate in technical activities under the SHC Programme, and places ISES at the SHC table as a member of its Executive Committee.The Solar Heating and Cooling Programme was established in 1977, one of the first programmes of the International Energy Agency. The Programme's work is unique in that it is accomplished through the international collaborative effort of experts from Member countries, Sponsor organizations and the European Union.