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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. The podcast is produced by Lily Murdoch, Digital Communications Advisor at SolarPower EuropeWho are we? SolarPower Europe is the award-winning link between policymakers and the solar PV value chain. We represent over 300 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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Policycast: How can the EU support a sustainable solar future?
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 Shine On Policycast in the lead up to the EU elections 2024, our Deputy CEO Dries Acke visits the European Parliament in Brussels for a sit down chat with MEP Jutta Paulus. During her time in office, MEP Paulus has been a champion for nature and biodiversity, as well as energy efficiency. In this episode, we discuss how the EU can ensure a competitive solar industry, and solar deployment that works in harmony with nature to deliver climate and energy security targets.
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How can R&I drive the solar revolution in Europe?
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 down with Thomas Garabetian, our R&I manager to discuss the role of research and innovation in the energy transition, and in particular for driving solar development in Europe. In our Solar For Europe Manifesto ahead of the 2024 EU elections, we lay out key steps for the next EU to take to foster solar R&I in Europe.
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How can we take solar to new heights in the EU?
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 On Policycast in the lead up to the EU elections 2024, our Policy Director Dries Acke visits the European Parliament in Brussels for a sit down chat with MEP Seán Kelly. During his time in office, Mr Kelly has played an important role in the progression of renewables, working on key files such as the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), and the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
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How can solar help improve land use efficiency in the EU?
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 welcomes back Lina Dubina, Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe, to talk about how solar can help improve land efficiency across the EU. In our Solar For Europe Manifesto, highlighting our vision for the next 5 years, we call for new rural and urban renewables strategies at EU level - ensuring solar can be rolled out in harmony with nature!
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How can solar's success continue into the next EU mandate?
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 On Policycast in the lead up to the EU elections 2024, our Policy Director Dries Acke visits the European Parliament in Brussels for a sit down chat with MEP Nicolas Casares. Mr Casares has played a key role in progressing renewables during his time in office, working on key files such as the REPowerEU package and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
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How can the EU deliver the right conditions for solar?
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 welcomes back Arthur Daemers, Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe, to talk about the need to focus on electrification and skills in order to provide the right conditions for solar to flourish across the EU. These topics some of the key asks highlighted in our Solar For Europe Manifesto ahead of the 2024 EU elections.
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