BIG LEAP at the Women in Energy Leadership & Systems Lab in Morocco
BIG LEAP took part in the Women in Energy Leadership & Systems Lab, a two-day programme hosted at the UM6P campus in Morocco, including sessions at the Green Energy Park. The initiative brought together professionals, researchers, and institutional representatives to strengthen skills and foster collaboration in the energy sector.
Representing the project, Imane Hammou from MASEN contributed to the discussions, highlighting BIG LEAP’s work on second-life batteries and advanced Battery Management Systems. Her participation connected the project’s technical innovation with broader conversations on leadership, inclusion, and system transformation.
Advancing skills for a changing energy system
The programme focused on the key shifts shaping today’s energy landscape. These include the increasing complexity of energy systems, the growing role of data and artificial intelligence, and the need for coordination across public, private, and academic actors.
Through expert-led sessions and interactive formats, participants explored:
🔹 Energy systems and the challenges of the transition
🔹 Digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity in energy
🔹 Multi-actor collaboration across institutions and industry
This approach supported a deeper understanding of how technological, organisational, and policy dimensions are connected in modern energy systems.
Supporting women in technical and leadership roles
A central goal of the programme was to promote the role of women in the energy sector. Women remain underrepresented in technical fields and leadership positions, despite their growing importance in driving energy innovation and resilience.
The initiative provided a space for:
🔹 Peer learning and experience sharing
🔹 Direct interaction with experts and institutions
🔹 Building professional networks across sectors
By strengthening connections and visibility, the programme contributes to a more inclusive and diverse energy ecosystem.
Connecting innovation with real-world applications
Participants also engaged with real-world infrastructures through site visits at the Green Energy Park and the Green and Smart Building Park. These visits complemented the learning sessions by showing how energy technologies are applied in practice.
For BIG LEAP, this context is highly relevant. The project works on improving how batteries move from first-life to second-life applications through interoperable systems and adaptable energy storage solutions. Connecting these innovations to real environments helps bridge the gap between research and deployment.
A shared step towards a resilient energy future
BIG LEAP’s presence at the Women in Energy event reflects its commitment to both technological innovation and inclusive energy transition. By contributing to dialogue, knowledge exchange, and capacity building, the project supports a more resilient and collaborative energy system.
Strengthening skills, encouraging participation, and advancing innovation are all essential to meet the challenges of the energy transition. Initiatives like this one help ensure that the next generation of energy systems is shaped by diverse perspectives and expertise.
