EU Solar Charter one year later: has the pact lived up to its ambitions?
In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by Head of Supply Chains, Anett Ludwig, to discuss the EU Solar Charter one year after its inception. What is the EU solar charter and what did it set out to achieve? One year later, what is the state of play? We explore what still needs to happen to ensure Europe's solar manufacturing base can be reshored, strengthening EU strategic autonomy, energy security, and competitiveness.Follow us for more:LinkedInBlueskyInstagramFacebookWebsite
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Hot Takes from the SolarPower Summit 2025: Let's Flex!
Buckle up for 30 minutes of lively commentary, sharp analysis, and unfiltered opinions recorded live from the SolarPower Summit in Brussels. Join SolarPower Europe's Deputy CEO Dries Acke in conversation with a distinguished panel of energy influencers: Beatrice Petrovich, Ember; Tara Connolly, Beyond Fossil Fuels; and Bram Claeys, Regulatory Assistance Project. Hear direct from the experts as we ask them:What stood out in Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera’s opening speech? What grabbed your attention and sparked your imagination from the sessions throughout the day? What made you stop and think, wait a minute? And most importantly—what are your hot takes? Follow us for more:LinkedInBlueskyInstagramFacebookWebsite
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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | Plug-in Solar PV
Catch up on the latest EU solar market figures with this bonus episode of Shine On Policycast. In just 5 minutes, Leah Le Pénuizic, Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe, shares five key numbers from our recently published paper on Plug-In Solar PV. We dive into what plug-in solar is, and how the technology is advancing in Europe.Follow us for more:LinkedInBlueskyInstagramFacebookWebsite
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EU Clean Industrial Deal | Electrification, storage and flexibility for Europe's competitiveness
In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by Deputy CEO, Dries Acke, to focus in on the Clean Industrial Deal published by the European Commission in February 2025. This new package, along with the Affordable Energy Action Plan and the Omnibus packages, set the direction for the EU's work over the next years. Listen in to hear our key takeaways, what we think is missing and what needs to happen next.Follow us for more:LinkedInBlueskyInstagramFacebookWebsite
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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028
Catch up on the latest EU solar market figures with this bonus episode of Shine On Policycast. In just 5 minutes, Christophe Lits, Senior Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe, shares five key numbers from our recently published EU Market Outlook for Solar Power. While the report highlights record numbers of solar installed, Christophe explains why the news might not be so bright for the future of solar in Europe.Follow us for more:LinkedInBlueskyInstagramFacebookWebsite
Shine On Policycast is a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In these episodes, we bring you EU policy updates relevant to solar, in under 20 minutes. Our host, Bethany Meban, Head of Press and Policy Communications at SolarPower Europe, interviews different voices from our team of policy and market intelligence experts. As we enter a new political era in the EU, each episode dives into how solar is delivering on Europe's competitiveness, security and climate goals. The podcast is produced by Lily Murdoch, Digital Communications Advisor at SolarPower Europe.Who are we? SolarPower Europe is the award-winning link between policymakers and the solar PV value chain. We represent over 320 companies and organisations from the solar value chain, and our mission is to ensure solar becomes Europe’s leading energy source by 2030.
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