Balancing the Future - Olivia Sicurani, Sympower | Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

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In this episode, Marine welcomes Olivia Sicurani, Head of Innovation at Sympower, a flexibility aggregator leading the way in creating a renewable energy future. Olivia shares her journey from being inspired by An Inconvenient Truth to driving innovation in the energy sector. With Sympower’s mission to balance the grid through smarter use of energy assets, Olivia offers insights into the challenges and opportunities in the energy transition.

Highlights:

- A Mission to Disrupt: Olivia reflects on her journey into the energy sector, leveraging her engineering background and startup experience to challenge the status quo.

- What is an Aggregator?: Discover how Sympower balances the electricity grid using flexibility from industrial and distributed assets, creating value and stability in renewable energy systems.

- From 10 to 220: Sympower’s growth story highlights the impact of favourable regulations and the company’s ability to scale solutions across Europe.

- Lessons in Leadership: As a woman in energy leadership, Olivia shares her experiences, challenges, and the importance of paving the way for others.

- Innovation in Action: Olivia discusses Sympower’s ongoing efforts to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Quote to Inspire:

"Innovation is about trying, failing, and starting again with a smile on your face." — Olivia Sicurani

Why Listen?

This episode offers a unique perspective on the energy transition from someone at the forefront of innovation. Whether you're curious about the role of flexibility in balancing the grid or inspired by stories of leadership in male-dominated fields, Olivia’s journey showcases how determination and creativity can drive meaningful change in the energy sector.

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About Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition.

Hosted by Marine Cornelis, Energ’Ethic brings together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, city practitioners, researchers, and civil society voices to examine what makes energy transitions succeed—or fail—in the real world.

Beyond technology and targets, the podcast focuses on trust, power, consumer rights, digitalisation, and energy justice. Each conversation connects policy and market design with lived experience, unpacking how decisions taken in boardrooms and institutions translate into everyday realities for people and communities.

Energ’Ethic is not about slogans or quick fixes. It is a space for rigorous, grounded conversations about resilience, legitimacy, and the social conditions required for lasting climate and energy strategies.

Listen to Energ’Ethic to:

Hear first-hand perspectives from those shaping energy and climate policy from the inside
Understand how governance, regulation, and technology affect consumers and communities
Explore energy and climate justice through practical, experience-based insights

Energ’Ethic speaks to an engaged audience of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of policy, markets, cities, and society.

Organisations can partner with Energ’Ethic to support high-quality dialogue and reach a thoughtful, policy-literate audience committed to a fair and resilient energy transition.

Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition.

Listen to Energ’Ethic to:

Hear first-hand perspectives from those shaping energy and climate policy from the inside
Understand how governance, regulation, and technology affect consumers and communities
Explore energy and climate justice through practical, experience-based insights

Energ’Ethic speaks to an engaged audience of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of policy, markets, cities, and society.

Organisations can partner with Energ’Ethic to support high-quality dialogue and reach a thoughtful, policy-literate audience committed to a fair and resilient energy transition.

Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Highlights:

- A Mission to Disrupt: Olivia reflects on her journey into the energy sector, leveraging her engineering background and startup experience to challenge the status quo.

- What is an Aggregator?: Discover how Sympower balances the electricity grid using flexibility from industrial and distributed assets, creating value and stability in renewable energy systems.

- From 10 to 220: Sympower’s growth story highlights the impact of favourable regulations and the company’s ability to scale solutions across Europe.

- Lessons in Leadership: As a woman in energy leadership, Olivia shares her experiences, challenges, and the importance of paving the way for others.

- Innovation in Action: Olivia discusses Sympower’s ongoing efforts to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Quote to Inspire:

"Innovation is about trying, failing, and starting again with a smile on your face." — Olivia Sicurani

Why Listen?

Keep up to date with new episodes straight from your inbox

Reach out to Marine Cornelis via X @MarineCornelis or LinkedIn
Music: I Need You Here - Kamarius
Edition: Podcast Media Factory

Support Energ'Ethic on Patreon https://patreon.com/Energethic

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition.

Listen to Energ’Ethic to:

Hear first-hand perspectives from those shaping energy and climate policy from the inside
Understand how governance, regulation, and technology affect consumers and communities
Explore energy and climate justice through practical, experience-based insights

Energ’Ethic speaks to an engaged audience of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of policy, markets, cities, and society.

Organisations can partner with Energ’Ethic to support high-quality dialogue and reach a thoughtful, policy-literate audience committed to a fair and resilient energy transition.

Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition.

Listen to Energ’Ethic to:

Hear first-hand perspectives from those shaping energy and climate policy from the inside
Understand how governance, regulation, and technology affect consumers and communities
Explore energy and climate justice through practical, experience-based insights

Energ’Ethic speaks to an engaged audience of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of policy, markets, cities, and society.

Organisations can partner with Energ’Ethic to support high-quality dialogue and reach a thoughtful, policy-literate audience committed to a fair and resilient energy transition.

Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Highlights:

- A Mission to Disrupt: Olivia reflects on her journey into the energy sector, leveraging her engineering background and startup experience to challenge the status quo.

- What is an Aggregator?: Discover how Sympower balances the electricity grid using flexibility from industrial and distributed assets, creating value and stability in renewable energy systems.

- From 10 to 220: Sympower’s growth story highlights the impact of favourable regulations and the company’s ability to scale solutions across Europe.

- Lessons in Leadership: As a woman in energy leadership, Olivia shares her experiences, challenges, and the importance of paving the way for others.

- Innovation in Action: Olivia discusses Sympower’s ongoing efforts to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Quote to Inspire:

"Innovation is about trying, failing, and starting again with a smile on your face." — Olivia Sicurani

Why Listen?

Keep up to date with new episodes straight from your inbox

Reach out to Marine Cornelis via X @MarineCornelis or LinkedIn
Music: I Need You Here - Kamarius
Edition: Podcast Media Factory

Support Energ'Ethic on Patreon https://patreon.com/Energethic

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition.

Listen to Energ’Ethic to:

Hear first-hand perspectives from those shaping energy and climate policy from the inside
Understand how governance, regulation, and technology affect consumers and communities
Explore energy and climate justice through practical, experience-based insights

Energ’Ethic speaks to an engaged audience of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of policy, markets, cities, and society.

Organisations can partner with Energ’Ethic to support high-quality dialogue and reach a thoughtful, policy-literate audience committed to a fair and resilient energy transition.

Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition.

Listen to Energ’Ethic to:

Hear first-hand perspectives from those shaping energy and climate policy from the inside
Understand how governance, regulation, and technology affect consumers and communities
Explore energy and climate justice through practical, experience-based insights

Energ’Ethic speaks to an engaged audience of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of policy, markets, cities, and society.

Organisations can partner with Energ’Ethic to support high-quality dialogue and reach a thoughtful, policy-literate audience committed to a fair and resilient energy transition.

Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Highlights:

- A Mission to Disrupt: Olivia reflects on her journey into the energy sector, leveraging her engineering background and startup experience to challenge the status quo.

- What is an Aggregator?: Discover how Sympower balances the electricity grid using flexibility from industrial and distributed assets, creating value and stability in renewable energy systems.

- From 10 to 220: Sympower’s growth story highlights the impact of favourable regulations and the company’s ability to scale solutions across Europe.

- Lessons in Leadership: As a woman in energy leadership, Olivia shares her experiences, challenges, and the importance of paving the way for others.

- Innovation in Action: Olivia discusses Sympower’s ongoing efforts to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Quote to Inspire:

"Innovation is about trying, failing, and starting again with a smile on your face." — Olivia Sicurani

Why Listen?

Keep up to date with new episodes straight from your inbox

Reach out to Marine Cornelis via X @MarineCornelis or LinkedIn
Music: I Need You Here - Kamarius
Edition: Podcast Media Factory

Support Energ'Ethic on Patreon https://patreon.com/Energethic

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition.

Listen to Energ’Ethic to:

Hear first-hand perspectives from those shaping energy and climate policy from the inside
Understand how governance, regulation, and technology affect consumers and communities
Explore energy and climate justice through practical, experience-based insights

Energ’Ethic speaks to an engaged audience of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of policy, markets, cities, and society.

Organisations can partner with Energ’Ethic to support high-quality dialogue and reach a thoughtful, policy-literate audience committed to a fair and resilient energy transition.

Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Energ’Ethic - Climate Justice and Energy Transition

Energ’Ethic is a podcast exploring the human, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the energy transition.

Listen to Energ’Ethic to:

Hear first-hand perspectives from those shaping energy and climate policy from the inside
Understand how governance, regulation, and technology affect consumers and communities
Explore energy and climate justice through practical, experience-based insights

Energ’Ethic speaks to an engaged audience of decision-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of policy, markets, cities, and society.

Organisations can partner with Energ’Ethic to support high-quality dialogue and reach a thoughtful, policy-literate audience committed to a fair and resilient energy transition.

Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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