Filippo Sormani is the Technical Director at Fichtner Italia, focusing on Waste-to-Energy, Bioenergy, and Thermal Processes, and serves as the head of the Bologna office.
With over 18 years at Fichtner and 30 years of experience in power generation and waste management, he approaches his work with curiosity and a passion for innovation.
“Lately, we have been working on new technological developments in Italy, particularly in the field of biomethane, which is becoming a significant trend thanks to incentives and favorable supply chain conditions supporting its growth.”
Camilla, from the Bidding team, found a young, dynamic, and welcoming environment where she was able to fit in right away and quickly start working independently, gaining the skills needed to grow professionally.
Her advice for those entering the job market for the first time? Be curious, flexible, and unafraid to ask questions; make the most of your academic background and pursue your goals with determination. Because the desire to learn is a quality that truly makes a difference.
Joining a new company can be an exciting yet challenging step, but ERG works hard to make that transition as smooth as possible. Their onboarding process is designed to help new employees quickly feel at home and confident in their role.
From day one, ERG ensures new colleagues have the tools and support they need to navigate their new environment, meet the people they’ll collaborate with, and immerse themselves in ERG’s vision of a greener future.
This thoughtful approach allows ERG’s employees to hit the ground running and feel empowered to make an impact from the start.
Marco completed an internship and thesis project at ERG, gaining firsthand experience of the professional world, working alongside expert colleagues, and discovering the values that guide ERG’s daily activities.
His story offers a concrete insight into what it means to join a dynamic, collaborative, and sustainability-driven environment — and how valuable it can be, especially for those at the beginning of their journey, to feel part of a shared project.
ERG values its employees from the very beginning. That’s why they have restructured their onboarding process to support new employees by recognising the potential challenges someone might face in a new work environment.
Davide Luvotto has been working as a Business Analyst at Duferco Energia for the past four years, contributing his expertise in data analysis and strategic planning to support business decisions.
One of the key takeaways from the interview with women currently working at ERG was the shared belief that careers aren’t defined by gender—only by passion, skill, and determination.
The message to girls is clear: trust your abilities, dare to step up, and choose your path without being limited by stereotypes. The ICT field needs fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and new talent—everyone has the power to make a difference.
Reducing industrial CO₂ emissions is now easier than ever.
Drizzle offers efficient, plug-and-play modular filters that integrate seamlessly into existing systems—no process changes required. From design and installation to maintenance and filter recovery, the team aims to provide a complete, end-to-end service that supports a circular economy.
Harvesting Energy: Exploring the New Technological Frontiers of Agrivoltaics
Green Legacy introduces innovative high bifacial solar pannels, which increase agricultural yields, reduce water consumption and optimise energy production. All this withouth additional alnd consumption.
Agriculture and energy sustainability can go hand in hand.
The SolAgriTech smart irrigation system, powered by solar energy and with dynamic tracking, reduces water consumption and lowers energy costs for farmers. Thanks to automation based on real-time soil moisture and weather data, it guarantees efficiency and scalability for any type of farm.
As she observed Gaudí’s remarkable ability to shape light, air, and form, Valentina was struck by a deep conviction: she too wanted to help create a new harmony between humanity and the natural world.
Today, that conviction guides her every day — driving her to develop innovative solutions, support sustainable initiatives, and play an active role in the transition to cleaner energy.
Hydrogen is the future of heavy road mobility — but there’s a challenge: refueling is slow, stations are scarce, and costs are high.
Kaviani Innovators is trying to solve this issue:
their breakthrough system uses swappable hydrogen tanks, enabling truck drivers to pull in, swap their empty tanks for full ones, and get back on the road in minutes.
On the 4th of April, within the Energia per i Giovani’s project, Ing. Fresa and Ing. Marelli met the students from the Savona Campus to share experiences, knowledge and techniques to ensure safety in wind farms.
ERG has taken part to the “I want to be a manager” initiative, promoted by MANAGERITALIA and dedicated to the students from the University of Genoa.
Chiara Bianchi and Marta Taccola had the chance to take a close look at ERG’s reality, working respectively in the Communication and in the Performance Control Wind & Solar Generation sectors.
Less plastic in landfills, more sustainable energy for the world. Dimensionless Quantities transforms recovered plastics into liquid fuel through its innovative high-density polymer catalytic pyrolysis process—turning waste into a powerful energy solution.
ERG believes that a strong start sets the foundation for growth. That’s why they’ve designed an onboarding experience that is seamless, supportive, and enriching. Discover more through the dott. Manav Sharma experience!
On the International Women and Girls in STEM disciplines Day, ERG shares an exciting collection of some of their stories.
For ERG, onboarding is not just about sharing information, but creating connections. Want to learn more? Discover Elizabeth’s journey!
Discover more on the Electricity Market in Italy in the Electrical Systems for Energy course by Rector Federico Delfino and Professor Stefano Bracco.
Learn more on the “Social Purpose for Solar Revamping” project in the Power System Modeling and Control course by Professor Renato Procopio.
The course, now in its second year, saw the active participation of nine professionals, including engineers, technicians and turbine technicians ERG.
Luigi Merli has presented an inter-company mentorship course realised in collaboration with Valore D and Hermes.
The programme involves 20 mentors and 20 mentees from ABB, BIP, Epta, Esprinet, Fastweb, Ikea, Intercos, Intesa Sanpaolo, Prysmian, Sanofi and ERG.
Salima El Hilali, a Management student at the University of Genoa, is developing a thesis project within the ERG’s ESG team, focusing on decarbonisation strategies.
ERG’s #greenenERGymaker Beatrice is an example of how passion, determination and a strong interest in sustainability can drive professional choices.
In this video, Francesco Peccianti, Markets Regulation & Energy Studies, and former student of the Master’s Degree in ‘Energy and Sustainability’, explains what living in a regulated electricity system entails and how ERG studies and analyses developments at the regulatory level.
What is battery storage? How can it contribute to the international energy transition pathway?
If you are interested in learning more about these topics, enrol in the second edition of the MES – Master’s degree in ‘Energy and Sustainability’.
How do you connect a renewable energy plant to the grid? If you want to learn how to identify business opportunities, analyse future scenarios and evolving regulations, enrol in the second edition of the 2nd Level Master’s in Energy and Sustainability.
Federica joined ERG in September 2021, as head of CBM (Condition Based Maintenence) in the Predictive Diagnostic Center within the Wind & Solar Global Operation department.
“I monitor the status of plants to make clean energy production more efficient: discover predictive analytics!”
ERG operates in 9 countries in Europe and the US: this international presence gives ERG the opportunity to make clean energy production more efficient, thus accelerating the energy transition process that brings the company closer to achieving their ambitious decarbonisation goals.
MQI (Maintenance Quality Audit) is a specialised course involving engineers and technicians from the Wind & Solar Global Operation & Efficiency team. Its main focus is to improve best practices and guidelines for tower controls.
Discover the experience of Andrea Fiumanò: a recent graduate in Statistical Science who’s now working within the Energy Management department in ERG.
ERG believes that a strong start sets the foundation for growth. That’s why they’ve designed an onboarding experience that is seamless, supportive, and enriching. Discover more through the dott. Manav Sharma experience!
On the 4th of April, within the Energia per i Giovani’s project, Ing. Fresa and Ing. Marelli met the students from the Savona Campus to share experiences, knowledge and techniques to ensure safety in wind farms.