Michelle Woo

WOMEN WE ADMIRE

VP Innovation, ENGIE Factory

WHICH TECHNOLOGY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DISRUPT THE CURRENT STATUS QUO IN YOUR FIELD?

Cleantech solutions that accelerate the transition to zero carbon, especially in the areas of green mobility, energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart cities.

VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF ENERGY : That public and private entities are able to address the energy challenges of coming decades by producing energy that emits no CO2.

EXCITING CURRENT PROJECTS : Building energy efficiency, Renewable energy P2P trading, Solar analytics.

WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE LIKED TO KNOW WHEN YOU STARTED YOUR CAREER IN ENERGY?
I would have liked to know that I didn’t need to be an energy expert. Today, the cleantech industry has evolved from being deep tech focused to commercialization focused. And this presents a vast opportunity for non-technical/engineering based women to accelerate the industry by transforming existing solutions into commercially viable and scalable solutions.

IF INVITED TO SPEAK IN AN ENERGY EVENT, WHAT ARE THE TOPICS YOU WOULD PLAN TO SPEAK ABOUT?
Startups’ role in accelerating the transition to zero carbon. How to develop an effective startup interface for corporates to be able to partner with them. What does corporate innovation really mean if you want to deliver commercial impact.