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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
The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.
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 Niels Fuglsang. MEP Fuglsang shares his views on how to keep momentum for the green transition in the EU, including how to support a competitive solar industry in Europe, and how to engage citizens in the deployment of renewables.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 first episode of the season, Bethany welcomes back our first ever Policycast guest, Dries Acke, Policy Director at SolarPower Europe, to talk about how we can ensure an environment for solar to thrive in the coming years. We look at EU 2040 climate targets, and dive into the key asks in our Solar For Europe Manifesto.
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Welcome to season 2 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 with our team of experts.
In this special episode, our host Bethany sits down with SolarPower Europe CEO, Walburga Hemetsberger, to shed light on solar highlights of 2023. We have seen another year of record solar growth, and a lot of legislative success. However, some of these bright moments have been overshadowed with challenges we have faced this year. As we look ahead to 2024, the team are committed to addressing these challenges with EU policymakers to ensure solar continues to grow in Europe.
Thanks for listening along to Policycast this year! We will see you back again in 2024 for more insights in the lead up to the EU elections.
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Welcome to season 2 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 with our team of experts.
In this episode, we sit down with Director of Global Affairs at SolarPower Europe and Chair of the Global Solar Council, Máté Heisz, to talk all things COP28! The renewables sector is planning to be more vocal than ever before at this year's COP. Listen to find out all about the global renewables target we are calling for, plus other activities and experiences from past COPs.
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The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.