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
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 Energy Action Plan and the Omnibus packages, set the direction for the EU's work over the next years. Listen in to hear our key takeaways, what we think is missing and what needs to happen next.