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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. 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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Watt’s next for Europe? | Driving electrification for a secure and competitive EU
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Driving Supply Chain Traceability | Solar Stewardship Initiative 3 years in
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Is the EU solar workforce up to the task? | EU Solar Jobs Report 2025
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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State of the European Energy System | Solar for Freedom, Security and Unity
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Flexible Buildings, Resilient Grids | Future-proofing Europe's energy system
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May 14, 2025 |
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EU Solar Charter one year later: has the pact lived up to its ambitions?
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Hot Takes from the SolarPower Summit 2025: Let's Flex!
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | Plug-in Solar PV
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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EU Clean Industrial Deal | Electrification, storage and flexibility for Europe's competitiveness
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Electrifying Europe | 6 months leading the Electrification Alliance & influencing the new EU mandate
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Solar growth slows in 2024 | EU Market Outlook for Solar Power & end of year reflections
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | Mission Solar 2040
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Financing the global energy transition | COP29, solar's place in the world and markets to watch
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Market Outlook for Battery Storage 2024
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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EU Commissioner Hearings | The European Commission's vision for solar energy, trade and agriculture
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Nature-inclusive solar | Setting EU level definition & boosting biodiversity on solar parks
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Solar Jobs Report 2024
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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EU Solar Charter 6 Months on | Net-Zero Industry Act & supporting Europe's solar industry
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Shine On Policycast: How can we keep the momentum for the EU green transition?
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May 30, 2024 |
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Policycast: How can the EU support a sustainable solar future?
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May 02, 2024 |
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How can R&I drive the solar revolution in Europe?
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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How can we take solar to new heights in the EU?
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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How can solar help improve land use efficiency in the EU?
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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How can solar's success continue into the next EU mandate?
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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How can the EU deliver the right conditions for solar?
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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How can solar thrive in a new EU?
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Policycast: Shining a light on another record year for solar
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Policycast: Taking solar to the global stage
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Policycast: Getting the grid ready for solar
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Policycast: The Renewable Hydrogen Revolution
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Policycast: Skilling up the European Solar Workforce
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Policycast EP09: RE-Sourcing for corporates - Delivering the green transition
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Policycast EP08: Citizen solar - harnessing the power of energy sharing
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Policycast EP07: Solar Cities - how solar is powering cities through the energy transition
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Policycast EP:06: Agrisolar: How solar technology is helping tackle global challenges to nature and climate
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Policycast EP05: Electricity Market Design
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May 26, 2023 |
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Policycast EP04: Net Zero Industry Act: how effective is it at securing European competitiveness for solar?
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May 04, 2023 |
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Policycast EP03: Upcoming National Energy and Climate Plan revisions: what will it mean for solar in Europe?
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Policycast EP02: Latest vote on EPBD - is EU law set to revolutionise solar rooftops in Europe?
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Everybody wants (balcony) solar! Interview with co-founder of We Do Solar, Karolina Attspodina
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Policycast EP01: Green Deal Industrial Plan - what is it and what does it mean for European solar?
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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The year everything changed for solar: Interview with EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Good COP, bad COP?
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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SolarWorks for everyone: Addressing the solar skills challenge in Europe
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Shine On: Live from SolarPower Summit 2022
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Solar Success in Africa II: Oluwaseun Abraham, Head of Project at Havenhill Synergy
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Solar Success in Africa II: Servaas Van Den Noortgate, Co-Founder of FlexGrid
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Solar Success in Africa II: Francine Munyaneza, Founder and CEO of Munyax Eco
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Solar Success in Africa II: Josef Abramowitz, CEO of Gigawatt Global
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Sustainability Champions: Massimo Lombardi, Head of Sustainability Ecosystem at Enel Green Power
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Sustainability Champions: Martin Hackl, Global Director Solar Energy at Fronius International
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Sustainability Champions: Jochen Hauff, Director of Corporate Strategy, Energy Policy and Sustainability at BayWa r.e.
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Sustainability Champions: Susannah Wood, VP Public Affairs European Wind and Solar at Statkraft
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Solar Success in Africa: Matthew Orosz, CEO of OnePower Africa
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Solar Success in Africa: Marianne Walpert, Co-CEO of Simusolar
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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Solar Success in Africa: Rupesh Hindocha, Group CEO of Premier Solar Group
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Solar Success in Africa: Arnoud de Vroomen, CEO of SolarWorks!
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Solar Success in Africa: Michael Franz, Team Leader at GET.invest
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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100% Renewable Europe: Claude Turmes, Luxembourg's Minister for Energy and Spatial Planning
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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100% Renewable Europe: William Todts, Executive Director of Transport & Environment
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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100% Renewable Europe: Francesco Gattiglio, Director EU Affairs & Policy of Eurobat
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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100% Renewable Europe: Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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100% Renewable Europe: Aristotelis Chantavas, President of SolarPower Europe
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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Solar in the Time of COVID-19: Pedro Amaral Jorge from the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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Solar in the Time of COVID-19: Jan Krčmář from the Czech Solar Association
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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Solar in the Time of COVID-19: Dr. Christian Westermeier from Wacker Chemie
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Solar in the Time of COVID-19: Aurélie Beauvais from SolarPower Europe
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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Solar in the Time of COVID-19: Julie Beaufils from EuropeOn
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Apr 27, 2020 |