Argonne National Laboratory (CSA CSM) recently hosted 12 women leaders from Net Zero World partner countries for a two-week training program under the Climate Smart Women Energy Leaders (CSWEL) initiative. In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Net Zero World Initiative, the program aimed to equip participants with technical skills, leadership training and networks to advance sustainable energy solutions globally.

Participants from Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Thailand and Ukraine explored advanced building technologies, electric mobility and battery energy storage systems. The training included visits to Argonne’s Smart Energy Plaza, Advanced Mobility Technology Laboratory, and Materials Engineering Research Facility, as well as DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory. These sessions emphasized practical applications of renewable energy, grid resilience and technology deployment. 

Leadership workshops complemented technical training, helping participants translate expertise into actionable energy strategies for the Net Zero World Initiative. Participants praised the program’s collaborative environment and peer-learning opportunities. The CSWEL initiative supports DOE’s mission to foster resilient, sustainable energy development while building a global network of leaders dedicated to a sustainable future. www.anl.gov