Best SolarPower Europe Podcasts (2025)

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Ahead of RE-Source: SolarPower Europe’s Walburga Hemetsberger on Solar, Storage, and Europe’s Next Energy Chapter 38:08

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we cover big shifts in renewables: France unveiled a revamped capacity market (centralized RTE-run auctions from November 2026) and a new injection tariff guiding storage behavior to ease grid congestion. Italy’s FER-X solar and wind auctions landed right in line with Pexapark’…

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Watt’s next for Europe? | Driving electrification for a secure and competitive EU 11:44

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Join us on this episode of Shine On Policycast as we dive into the electrification revolution transforming Europe’s energy landscape. Host Bethany Meban sits down with Adrian Hiel, Director of the Electrification Alliance, to discuss to discuss why switching to European energy in European homes, industry, and transport can boost Europe’s competitiv…

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Driving Supply Chain Traceability | Solar Stewardship Initiative 3 years in 14:21

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany Meban speaks with Rachel Owens, CEO of the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI). Discover how SSI is driving supply chain traceability in the solar sector and whether current EU legislation - such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Dir…

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Watt’s Up: Engie’s Take on BESS and 24/7 CFE 38:58

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we cover big shifts in renewables: Europe’s day-ahead power market now trades in 15-minute intervals, boosting flexibility and volatility – a win for batteries and flexible demand. Switzerland’s new Acceleration Act aims to cut renewable permitting times dramatically, while Pol…

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Is the EU solar workforce up to the task? | EU Solar Jobs Report 2025 21:10

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany Meban speaks with Jacopo Piccalgi, Project and Policy Officer on Skills at SolarPower Europe, to unpack the findings of the latest EU Solar Jobs Report. We examine the current landscape of solar jobs in Europe, the challenges of meeting workforce demand, and whether the EU is on track to deliver …

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The State of Co-Location. The Way forward for Hybrid PPA 34:52

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we look at key market shifts: Germany launches a €500m guarantee scheme to revive its stalled PPA market, Italy’s FER-X auction confirms solar’s dominance with many projects now turning to PPAs at €54–60/MWh, and the Netherlands injects €1.2bn to rescue offshore wind. Battery r…

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State of the European Energy System | Solar for Freedom, Security and Unity 18:08

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany Meban sits down with Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, for a deep dive into the future of Europe’s energy system. As the new political season begins, we analyse European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address and its implications for the Europe’s ene…

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State of the Spanish Offtake Market Post-Blackout 36:43

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we dive into a fast-moving month for policy and pricing: the EU’s ETS review and fresh UK CfD momentum, a surprise SDE++ underspend in the Netherlands, and Spain’s storage-first push with generous capex support. We zoom in on market signals: Poland’s PPA landscape with easing r…

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Unpacking the 5 Key Trends That Paint the Full Picture of Europe’s PPA & BESS Offtake Markets 37:46

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, we look at what shaped offtake in H1 2025. Wind remains under pressure – Europe is busy renegotiating old projects rather than launching new ones. Romania’s CfD round saw solar overshoot targets at ~€41.7/MWh, while wind missed volumes and pushed prices higher. In northern Sweden, oversupply ha…

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PJM in Flux: Capacity Price Spikes, Renewables & How The World’s Largest Power Market Works 38:56

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we unpack what’s been moving the renewable energy markets over the past weeks. From the sweeping impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill” reshaping U.S. clean energy, to PJM’s latest capacity auction price spikes, we explore how policy shifts and market dynamics are changing the traj…

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From Data to Benchmarks: How Price Reporting Shapes Markets 43:56

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we dive into recent developments shaping the renewable energy landscape, starting with the European Commission’s long-awaited assessment of the Guarantees of Origin (GoO) market. Hot topics include record-setting results from PJM’s latest capacity auction, implications of hyper…

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From Electrons to Intelligence: How Crusoe Powers AI with Modular, 24/7 Energy 39:58

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we unpack Europe’s latest regulatory moves, starting with Italy’s FER-X auction, which drew over 20 GW in bids – double its cap – signaling a shift to a more mature offtake market. In Germany, BESS deal activity remains strong despite a court-backed BKZ grid levy. Meanwhile, th…

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Charged up: The rise of Europe’s BESS offtake market 39:23

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we review the main headlines from across the pond, spotlighting PJM’s proposed revised rules for renewables participation in its capacity markets, all while the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” already impacts PPA deal-making in the country. More topics include Germany’s lat…

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Optimising the Future: Enspired CEO Jürgen Mayerhofer on the Storage Market’s Next Moves 39:38

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we reflect on the proposed rollback of the US’ clean energy tax credit scheme for renewables and potential short-term and medium-term impacts. More topics include the latest findings from Pexapark’s intensified BESS insights, including tolling price discovery; the current bid r…

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Unpacking the dynamic Italian PPA market 39:00

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we review some turbulent developments in anti-renewables regulation at the US state and federal levels, as well as the evolution of ERCOT’s PPA price assessments following the market’s revised long-term load forecast. More topics include Denmark’s revised offshore wind framewor…

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The rise of the next-gen IPP 41:12

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we review the latest regulatory updates, including Greece’s fast track of 4.7 GW of new standalone merchant BESS and Germany’s consultation on a grid fee reform. More topics include a spotlight on the current play of Virtual PPAs in Europe and lessons from Spain’s April 2025 bl…

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What makes ERCOT such a vibrant and complex energy ecosystem? 34:43

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, before we go deep into the dynamics of the Texas energy market, we start with a edit of key developments in European renewables. Topics include early takeaways from the Spanish blackout, the latest from Italy’s MACSE auction and possible strategy decisions by players, and Germany’s proposes bid…

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Flexible Buildings, Resilient Grids | Future-proofing Europe's energy system 9:27

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by Jan Osenberg, Head of System Integration at SolarPower Europe, to discuss flexible buildings. Throughout the discussion we dive into what flexible buildings are, why they are important to the energy transition, and what needs to happen at EU and member state level to support the roll…

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From Backbone to Back up? Understanding Gas’s Role in Setting Future Power Prices 35:48

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, we start with an ERCOT edit, including an update on the energy market’s PPAs and Tolls pricing following Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports; a major load forecast revision, and the rising political tension in Texas. More topics include the proposals of the French energy regulator to boost the l…

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EU Solar Charter one year later: has the pact lived up to its ambitions? 9:37

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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 …

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Inside the Booming European Short-Term PPA Market 33:14

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, we start by unpacking Italy’s first FER X auction and how it could impact the country’s PPA market. More topics include Poland’s new support scheme for BESS, the two drivers affecting PPA valuations recently, and the data centers boom in the Nordics, followed by a dive deep into one of the fast…

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Hot Takes from the SolarPower Summit 2025: Let's Flex! 29:48

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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 Assis…

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The 24/7 Challenge: Matching Clean Power Hour by Hour 32:14

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, we take you through a ride from Texas’ forward-looking ‘firming obligation’ proposal for new renewables, to the latest headlines in Europe – including Portugal’s political quicksand, Poland’s possible upcoming onshore wind opportunity, and the latest subsidy schemes developments in Greece, Fran…

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Europe's Dynamic Battery Storage Business Models 34:34

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! On the regulatory front of this episode, we discuss the European Investment Bank's credit guarantee scheme for PPAs, and some initial reactions from industrial offtakers. More topics include the vibrant Italian energy storage market and its latest developments and reflections on the increased support for nuclea…

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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | Plug-in Solar PV 7:55

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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:…

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EU Clean Industrial Deal | Electrification, storage and flexibility for Europe's competitiveness 14:05

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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 …

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The Evolution of PPA and Tolls Pricing in ERCOT 31:14

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! On the regulatory front of this episode, we discuss why EU’s Clean Industrial Deal could be a game-changer for PPAs and the takeaway from France’s TURPE 7 grid reforms. The latest pricing insights in two of the most liquid renewable PPA markets, Germany and ERCOT, reveal diverging trends. More topics include th…

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Tackling Margin Compression in Renewables Investment 37:34

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In the eighth episode of The Pexapark Podcast, we kick off with an edit of Europe's latest regulatory updates while also touching upon Norway's socio-political crisis on the back of the country's hydro contribution to the continent's mix. More topics include Germany's new offshore wind pipeline, Spain's emerging financing challenges, GB's mismatch …

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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028 8:31

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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 t…

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Commodities & Energy Transition in 2025 39:35

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In the seventh episode of The Pexapark Podcast, Luca contemplated the US’s latest energy policy updates following President Trump’s prolific executive orders over his first term weeks. More topics include the impact of the new AI tool DeepSeek on PPA prices and energy demand discussions; battery storage stories from around the globe, and more, foll…

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Electrifying Europe | 6 months leading the Electrification Alliance & influencing the new EU mandate 9:53

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by Policy Advisor for Electrification, Anais Faucher, to take a look back at SolarPower Europe's 6 month chairpersonship of the Electrification Alliance. At a crucial moment in time, welcoming the incoming European Commission, we were proud to drive forward a number of key papers and ev…

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The State of 24/7 Offtakes 34:20

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In the sixth episode of The Pexapark Podcast, Luca reflects on Europe’s recent CfD rounds and how they compare to PPA prices in France, Poland and Germany. More topics include Norsk Hydro’s new risk management strategy for procurement; why 2025 could transform Europe’s offshore wind; the hidden messages behind Constellation Energy becoming the bigg…

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Energy Transition – Investing where it hurts: Where would Laurent Segalen put his money? 25:51

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In the fifth episode of The Pexapark Podcast, Luca discusses major stories indicating that 2025 will be the year of batteries: from year-end capacity forecasts by key grid operators highlighting an upcoming storage boom to Spain’s Capacity Market. More topics include Better Energy’s restructuring; the latest updates from France’s ‘Nuclear Renaissan…

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Beyond standard PPAs: Practical reflections on new types of power deals 33:10

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In the fourth episode of the Pexapark Podcast, Luca critically reflects on Denmark’s offshore wind setback; Germany’s oversubscribed auction and how it stacks up against PPA prices; toxic energy debates on the back of the second Dunkelfaute; the doom and gloom of Swedish onshore wind and more, followed by a vibrant discussion on exciting new PPA st…

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Solar growth slows in 2024 | EU Market Outlook for Solar Power & end of year reflections 22:04

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by SolarPower Europe CEO, Walburga Hemetsberger, to wrap up the year. We take a look into our latest report: the EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028. The report shows a slowdown in solar market growth this year, and throughout the discussion we delve into why this is the case, a…

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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | Mission Solar 2040 7:36

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Catch up on the latest in Europe's battery storage market with this bonus episode of Shine On Policycast! In just 5 minutes, Raffaele Rossi, Head of Market Intelligence at SolarPower Europe, shares five key numbers from our Mission Solar 2040 report, highlighting key figures on solar and energy system flexibility. Perfect for solar enthusiasts, pol…

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Unlocking Multi-buyer PPAs 27:24

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In the third episode of The Pexapark Podcast, Luca’s commentary on all things global renewables and PPAs includes the attractiveness of GSE’s Energy Release Platform destined to serve Italian energy-intensive industrials; Spain’s energy storage consultation; US’s Grain Belt Express high-voltage direct line project confirming that there’s no transit…

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Financing the global energy transition | COP29, solar's place in the world and markets to watch 18:12

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by Benjamin Clarke, SolarPower Europe's Global Markets Manager, to discuss COP29. We dive into the global story for solar and renewables, which emerging markets to watch, and ask the question of the hour: is COP still relevant? Follow us for more: LinkedIn Bluesky Instagram Facebook Web…

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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Market Outlook for Battery Storage 2024 6:49

12M ago6:49

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Catch up on the latest in Europe's battery storage market with this bonus episode of Shine On Policycast! In just 5 minutes, Antonio Arruebo, Junior Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe, shares five key numbers from the EU Market Outlook for Battery Storage, highlighting the most important trends and data driving the industry. Perfect for solar enth…

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The German PPA Market at Crossroads 25:58

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In this episode of The Pexapark Podcast, our edit of market developments includes an initial overview of the possible impact that Trump’s return could have on the US’s energy transition; Sweden’s rejection of 32 GW offshore wind on the back of security concerns; controversial discourse on the back of the German Dunkelfaute and more thought-provokin…

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EU Commissioner Hearings | The European Commission's vision for solar energy, trade and agriculture 17:24

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by Naomi Chevillard, SolarPower Europe's Head of Regulatory Affairs, to discuss the recent hearings for the incoming EU Commissioners. This is the latest step in defining the new EU mandate, and we outline who to watch for topics like trade, industry, energy prices and decarbonising agr…

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Negative Prices and PPAs 26:36

1y ago26:36

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In our inaugural episode, our edit of market trends to keep an eye on includes ACER shelving the idea of more PPA templates; increased REMIT reporting requirements; ERCOT planning for big tech to pay for grid updates; and more global energy transition stories attracting our attention followed by an in-depth focus on negative prices and PPAs. This y…

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Nature-inclusive solar | Setting EU level definition & boosting biodiversity on solar parks 14:06

1y ago14:06

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by Lina Dubina, Policy Advisor for Sustainability at SolarPower Europe, to discuss nature-inclusive solar. In a new paper with The Nature Conservancy, SolarPower Europe identify key biodiversity benefits on solar parks, and policy recommendations to ensure solar and nature continue thri…

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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Solar Jobs Report 2024 6:48

1y ago6:48

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Catch up on the latest in Europe's solar market with this bonus episode of Shine On Policycast! In just 5 minutes, Christophe Lits, Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe, shares five key numbers from the EU Solar Jobs Report, highlighting the most important trends and data driving the industry. Perfect for solar enthusiasts, policy makers, and anyone…

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EU Solar Charter 6 Months on | Net-Zero Industry Act & supporting Europe's solar industry 14:55

1y ago14:55

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In this episode of Shine On Policycast, host Bethany is joined by Carmen Correas-Lopes, Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe, to discuss the EU Solar Charter and the transformative impact the Net-Zero Industry Act could have on solar manufacturing. Together, they unpack how these key initiatives aim to strengthen Europe’s clean energy leadership and…

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Shine On Policycast: How can we keep the momentum for the EU green transition? 21:50

1+ y ago21:50

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In our new podcast series, we talk to Members of the European Parliament about their journey in energy and climate policymaking over the last 4 years, and their journey through the European Green Deal. What is their vision for solar? What role can Parliament play? Why is it important to vote in the European elections? In this special episode of Shi…

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Policycast: How can the EU support a sustainable solar future? 26:57

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In our new podcast series, we talk to Members of the European Parliament about their journey in energy and climate policymaking over the last 4 years, and their journey through the European Green Deal. What is their vision for solar? What role can Parliament play? Why is it important to vote in the European elections? In this special episode of Shi…

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How can R&I drive the solar revolution in Europe? 16:41

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We're back for season 3 of Shine On Policycast: the podcast that brings you EU policy updates relevant to solar, in 20 minutes or less! Join your host Bethany Meban, Head of Press and Policy Communications at SolarPower Europe as she dives into key topics linked to solar and the EU elections with our team of experts. In this episode, Bethany sits d…

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How can we take solar to new heights in the EU? 19:00

1+ y ago19:00

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In our new podcast series, we talk to Members of European Parliament about their journey in energy and climate policymaking over the last 4 years, and their journey through the European Green Deal. What is their vision for solar ? What role can Parliament play? Why is it important to vote in the European elections? In this special episode of Shine …

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How can solar help improve land use efficiency in the EU? 12:56

1+ y ago12:56

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We're back for season 3 of Shine On Policycast: the podcast that brings you EU policy updates relevant to solar, in 20 minutes or less! Join your host Bethany Meban, Head of Press and Policy Communications at SolarPower Europe as she dives into key topics linked to solar and the EU elections with our team of experts. In this episode, Bethany welcom…