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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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 key topics linked to solar and the EU elections with our team of experts. In this episode, Bethany sits down with Thomas Garabetian, our R&I manager to discuss the role of research and innovation in the energy transition, and in particular for driving solar development in Europe. In our Solar For Europe Manifesto ahead of the 2024 EU elections, we lay out key steps for the next EU to take to foster solar R&I in Europe.Follow us for more:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 Parliament play? Why is it important to vote in the European elections? In this special episode of Shine On Policycast in the lead up to the EU elections 2024, our Policy Director Dries Acke visits the European Parliament in Brussels for a sit down chat with MEP Seán Kelly. During his time in office, Mr Kelly has played an important role in the progression of renewables, working on key files such as the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), and the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).Follow us for more:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 key topics linked to solar and the EU elections with our team of experts.In this episode, Bethany welcomes back Lina Dubina, Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe, to talk about how solar can help improve land efficiency across the EU. In our Solar For Europe Manifesto, highlighting our vision for the next 5 years, we call for new rural and urban renewables strategies at EU level - ensuring solar can be rolled out in harmony with nature!Follow us for more:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 Parliament play? Why is it important to vote in the European elections? In this special episode of Shine On Policycast in the lead up to the EU elections 2024, our Policy Director Dries Acke visits the European Parliament in Brussels for a sit down chat with MEP Nicolas Casares. Mr Casares has played a key role in progressing renewables during his time in office, working on key files such as the REPowerEU package and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED).Follow us for more:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 key topics linked to solar and the EU elections with our team of experts.In this episode, Bethany welcomes back Arthur Daemers, Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe, to talk about the need to focus on electrification and skills in order to provide the right conditions for solar to flourish across the EU. These topics some of the key asks highlighted in our Solar For Europe Manifesto ahead of the 2024 EU elections.Follow us for more:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 key topics linked to solar and the EU elections with our team of experts.In this first episode of the season, Bethany welcomes back our first ever Policycast guest, Dries Acke, Policy Director at SolarPower Europe, to talk about how we can ensure an environment for solar to thrive in the coming years. We look at EU 2040 climate targets, and dive into the key asks in our Solar For Europe Manifesto.Follow us for more:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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 special episode, our host Bethany sits down with SolarPower Europe CEO, Walburga Hemetsberger, to shed light on solar highlights of 2023. We have seen another year of record solar growth, and a lot of legislative success. However, some of these bright moments have been overshadowed with challenges we have faced this year. As we look ahead to 2024, the team are committed to addressing these challenges with EU policymakers to ensure solar continues to grow in Europe.Thanks for listening along to Policycast this year! We will see you back again in 2024 for more insights in the lead up to the EU elections.Follow us for more:LinkedInXInstagramFacebookWebsite
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