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.
Episodes
62 episodes
BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | Plug-in Solar PV
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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7:55
EU Clean Industrial Deal | Electrification, storage and flexibility for Europe's competitiveness
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 Energ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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14:05
BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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8:31
Electrifying Europe | 6 months leading the Electrification Alliance & influencing the new EU mandate
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 momen...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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9:53
Solar growth slows in 2024 | EU Market Outlook for Solar Power & end of year reflections
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 sho...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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22:04
BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | Mission Solar 2040
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 r...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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7:36
Financing the global energy transition | COP29, solar's place in the world and markets to watch
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, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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18:12
BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Market Outlook for Battery Storage 2024
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 Bat...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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6:49
EU Commissioner Hearings | The European Commission's vision for solar energy, trade and agriculture
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 t...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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17:24
Nature-inclusive solar | Setting EU level definition & boosting biodiversity on solar parks
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 ide...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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14:06
BONUS EPISODE: 5 numbers in 5 minutes | EU Solar Jobs Report 2024
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 mos...
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Season 4
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6:48
EU Solar Charter 6 Months on | Net-Zero Industry Act & supporting Europe's solar industry
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 ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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14:55
Shine On Policycast: How can we keep the momentum for the EU green transition?
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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21:50
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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26:57
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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16:41
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:00
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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12:56
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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22:22
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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17:09
How can solar thrive in a new 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:49
Policycast: Shining a light on another record year for solar
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:39
Policycast: Taking solar to the global stage
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:34
Policycast: Getting the grid ready for solar
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:07
Policycast: The Renewable Hydrogen Revolution
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:38
Policycast: Skilling up the European Solar Workforce
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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