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UiO:Energy and Environment is relaunching our popular series of short talks from early career researchers. Grab some food and refreshments while you learn about exciting research in sustainable energy, climate and environment. The event is free and open for all.

The project seeks to account for electricity¡¯s effect on women's empowerment, both as women use electricity¡¯s services and become involved in its provision. The project highlights a comparison between centralized (grid) and decentralized systems and the effects on women¡¯s empowerment.

Solar energy has become an increasingly important factor in development assistance to rural electrification, in order to help people meet their basic needs. This project seeks to contribute to research on social and gendered implications of solar electrification in rural villages in the Indian states Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.