EP 18 - Molly Webb (Energy Unlocked)

<p><strong>Summary</strong><br>Molly Webb shares her journey from tech and policy to energy innovation, exploring how digital technology can drive decarbonisation, system optimisation and energy security. The episode looks at energy as an operating system, demand flexibility, and why collaboration matters in reaching net zero goals.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong><br>energy innovation, decarbonisation, digital technology, demand flexibility, energy system, climate policy, startups, energy markets, sustainability, collaboration</p><p><strong>Key topics</strong><br>The concept of an energy operating system and digital twins<br>Decarbonisation strategies using data and system optimisation<br>Demand flexibility and its role in energy security<br>The evolution of energy markets and the impact of regulation<br>The importance of collaboration and network building in energy innovation<br>The challenges and opportunities in digital energy transformation<br>The significance of local energy markets and social value<br>The influence of policy, governance, and societal narratives</p><p><strong>Guest name</strong><br>Molly Webb</p><p><strong>Sound bites</strong><br>&quot;I&#39;ve always felt like a liaison between worlds.&quot;<br>&quot;We&#39;re building a new operating system.&quot;<br>&quot;It&#39;s gotta be like, I see myself in this system in a different way and I wanna be part of that.&quot;</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong><br>00:00 Introduction to Molly Webb and her background<br>01:43 Molly Webb&#39;s journey from Japan to energy policy<br>04:11 Transition from tech startups to environmental policy<br>07:41 The evolution of digital energy and hype cycles<br>12:44 Energy Unlocked and supporting startups for climate impact<br>18:50 The concept of a digital operating system for energy<br>26:30 Energy security, sovereignty, and crisis as drivers for change<br>34:34 The importance of narrative and collaboration in energy transition<br>40:35 Future outlook and the role of innovation and governance</p><p><strong>Guest links</strong><br>LinkedIn - <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/molly-webb-b1b4161">https://linkedin.com/in/molly-webb-b1b4161</a></p>