Shine On Policycast
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.
Shine On Policycast
Latest Episodes
2025 in review | The EU Grids Package and SolarPower Europe's vision for an EU Flexibility Strategy
2025 has been the year of putting energy system flexibility in the spotlight. As the EU launched its strategic priorities for the new EU political mandate: energy security, competitiveness, and climate. In this episode, our host Bet...
Watt’s next for Europe? | Driving electrification for a secure and competitive EU
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...
Driving Supply Chain Traceability | Solar Stewardship Initiative 3 years in
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...
Is the EU solar workforce up to the task? | EU Solar Jobs Report 2025
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 exami...
State of the European Energy System | Solar for Freedom, Security and Unity
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 begi...