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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. 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 300 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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Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In the second season of our Solar Success in Africa series we'll hear more about innovative solar projects bringing clean and reliable energy to communities across Sub-Saharan Africa.This podcast series is supported by GET.invest, a European programme that mobilises investment in decentralised renewable energy projects, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria.In the final episode in this series, I have the pleasure of chatting with Oluwaseun Abraham, Head of Project at Havenhill Synergy. We discuss the state of solar in Nigeria, different strategies to service urban areas and rural communities, and how COVID-19 highlighted the potential of solar to deliver last-mile electricity connections.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In the second season of our Solar Success in Africa series we'll hear more about innovative solar projects bringing clean and reliable energy to communities across Sub-Saharan Africa.This podcast series is supported by GET.invest, a European programme that mobilises investment in decentralised renewable energy projects, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria.In the third episode in this series, I talk with Servaas Van Den Noortgate, Co-Founder of FlexGrid. We discuss the role of digitalisation and artificial intelligence in solar, Pay-As-You-Go financial models, and facilitating rural electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In the second season of our Solar Success in Africa series we'll hear more about innovative solar projects bringing clean and reliable energy to communities across Sub-Saharan Africa.This podcast series is supported by GET.invest, a European programme that mobilises investment in decentralised renewable energy projects, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria.In the second episode in this series, we hear from Francine Munyaneza, Founder and CEO of Munyax Eco, a Rwandan solar company. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of founding a renewable energy company in Africa, access to financing, and the future of solar in the region.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In the second season of our Solar Success in Africa series we'll hear more about innovative solar projects bringing clean and reliable energy to communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. This podcast series is supported by GET.invest, a European programme that mobilises investment in decentralised renewable energy projects, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria.In the first episode in this series, I have the pleasure of talking with Josef Abramowitz, CEO of Gigawatt Global. We discuss the potential for solar in Sub-Saharan Africa, financing and support instruments, and the many inspiring solar projects that Gigawatt Global has in the pipeline.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our fourth podcast series, Sustainability Champions, we are shining a spotlight on people and companies leading the charge with sustainability efforts.In this episode I talk with Enel Green Power's Head of Sustainability Ecosystem, Massimo Lombardi, who discusses Ene's sustainability vision, focusing on the circular economy and how to overcome sustainability challenges.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our fourth podcast series, Sustainability Champions, we are shining a spotlight on people and companies leading the charge with sustainability efforts.In Episode 3, we talk with Martin Hackl, Global Director Solar Energy at Fronius International, and address a range of topics related to solar and sustainability, including how the sector has changed in the past two decades and Fronius' vision of "24 hours of sun".For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our fourth podcast series, Sustainability Champions, we are shining a spotlight on people and companies leading the charge with sustainability efforts.Episode 2 is a conversation with Jochen Hauff, who is Director of Corporate Strategy, Energy Policy and Sustainability at BayWa r.e., and also Vice-President of SolarPower Europe. We discuss BayWa r.e.'s sustainability strategy and how it aligns with the UN SDGs, as well as the role solar plays in achieving climate targets.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our fourth podcast series, Sustainability Champions, we are shining a spotlight on people and companies leading the charge with sustainability efforts.In this first episode, I talk with Statkraft's VP Public Affairs, European Wind and Solar, Susannah Wood, who shares Statkraft's sustainability vision, dives deep into biodiversity and carbon footprints, and offers some recommendations for living a sustainable life.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our third podcast series, Solar Success in Africa, we explore a range of inspiring solar projects from across Africa, with entrepreneurs and innovators who have extensive experience with the African solar sector.In this fifth and final episode in the series, we hear from Matthew Orosz, Founder and CEO of OnePower Africa. We discuss the regulatory and financing framework in Lesotho, vertical integration strategy, and the recent vast changes to the African solar sector.This series was produced in cooperation with GET.invest, a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, which supports investments in decentralised renewable energy projects. It targets private sector business and project developers, financiers, and regulators to build sustainable energy markets.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our third podcast series, Solar Success in Africa, we explore a range of inspiring solar projects from across Africa, with entrepreneurs and innovators who have extensive experience with the African solar sector.In this fourth episode, we hear from Marianne Walpert, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Simusolar. We discuss the opportunities and regulatory framework of Tanzania, financing, and the importance of a pay-as-you-go business model. This series was produced in cooperation with GET.invest, a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, which supports investments in decentralised renewable energy projects. It targets private sector business and project developers, financiers, and regulators to build sustainable energy markets.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our third podcast series, Solar Success in Africa, we explore a range of inspiring solar projects from across Africa, with entrepreneurs and innovators who have extensive experience with the African solar sector.In this third episode, we hear from Rupesh Hindocha, Founder and Group CEO of Premier Solar Group, who demystifies the experience of working in solar in Africa, talks in detail about the largest rooftop project in the history of Kenya, and offers a vision for the future of the African solar sector.This series was produced in cooperation with GET.invest, a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, which supports investments in decentralised renewable energy projects. It targets private sector business and project developers, financiers, and regulators to build sustainable energy markets.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our third podcast series, Solar Success in Africa, we explore a range of inspiring solar projects from across Africa, with entrepreneurs and innovators who have extensive experience with the African solar sector.In this second episode, we hear from Arnoud de Vroomen, CEO and Co-Founder of SolarWorks!, who discusses financing, regulatory challenges, and the importance of promoting gender equality in his company.This series was produced in cooperation with GET.invest, a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, which supports investments in decentralised renewable energy projects. It targets private sector business and project developers, financiers, and regulators to build sustainable energy markets.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our third podcast series, Solar Success in Africa, we explore a range of inspiring solar projects from across Africa, with entrepreneurs and innovators who have extensive experience with the African solar sector. In this first episode, we hear from GET.invest's Team Leader Michael Franz, who explains how working in emerging markets shapes the way he and his team support companies operating in Africa, to the benefit of local populations.This series was produced in cooperation with GET.invest, a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, which supports investments in decentralised renewable energy projects. It targets private sector business and project developers, financiers, and regulators to build sustainable energy markets.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact host Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening and until next time: Shine On! Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
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.Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 Senior Technical Advisor at SolarPower Europe, Catarina Augusto, to talk all things grids-related! We delve into the challenges European grids are seeing, and what we need to do to ensure are grids are ready, and flexible, for solar energy.Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 talk with Policy and Impact Director of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, François Paquet, about the role of green hydrogen in decarbonising European economy, the main challenges facing the sector and some of the key solutions to ensure renewable hydrogen meets the ambition set out by the European Commission.Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
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, published during #SolarJobsWeek, we talk with Policy Advisor, Arthur Daemers, about the solar skills challenge in Europe. In our most recent EU Solar Jobs Report 2023, we revealed that 650,000 people were employed in the solar sector in 2022. This number is now set to reach 1 million by as early as 2025.So what are they key challenges, and how do we address them to ensure a robust, diverse solar workforce to deliver our energy and climate objectives? Listen to find out!Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our second podcast series, 100% Renewable Europe, I talk with key figures representing different sectors of the energy transition about what is needed to reach a 100% renewables-based energy system by 2050. In this episode we hear from Luxembourg's Minister for Energy and Spatial Planning, Claude Turmes, who was formerly an MEP with the Greens/EFA group. We discuss Luxembourg's ambitious climate and energy plan, and the future of renewables in the EU.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgTo read the report, 100% Renewable Europe, visit: https://www.solarpowereurope.org/new-study-100-renewable-europeJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening, and until next time: Shine On! Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our second podcast series, 100% Renewable Europe, I will talk with key figures representing different sectors of the energy transition about what is needed to reach a 100% renewables-based energy system by 2050. In this episode we hear from William Todts, Executive Director of Transport & Environment (T&E) on the topic of decarboising European transport – from the latest innovations in electric vehicles, to renewable synthetic fuels, to necessary EU regulation in support of Green Deal targets.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgTo read the report, 100% Renewable Europe, visit: https://www.solarpowereurope.org/new-study-100-renewable-europeJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening, and until next time: Shine On! Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
Welcome to Shine On, a podcast presented by SolarPower Europe. In our second podcast series, 100% Renewable Europe, I will talk with key figures representing different sectors of the energy transition about what is needed to reach a 100% renewables-based energy system by 2050. In this episode we hear from Francesco Gattiglio, Director EU Affairs & Policy of Eurobat, the Association of European Automotive and Industrial Battery Manufacturers. We discuss the latest in new battery technologies, how the sector has changed over the years, and what the battery sector must do today to prepare for the future surge in demand. Francesco also recommends some books, television series, and reports that help to shed some light on the current energy transition.For more information about SolarPower Europe visit: www.solarpowereurope.orgTo read the report, 100% Renewable Europe, visit: https://www.solarpowereurope.org/new-study-100-renewable-europeJoin the conversation on social media using #ShineOnSolarFor any questions or comments, contact Lukas Clark-Memler: l.clarkmemler@solarpowereurope.orgThanks for listening, and until next time: Shine On! Follow us for more:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite
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