{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/6a70b31ec41b8c1d301acbe1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is solar power solving Europe’s energy problem?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/1785770761772-6622e652-b1bd-4f46-9182-8e3a7117afff.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Europe's push to become less reliant on imported fossil fuels has resulted in the growth of solar power with a record 25% of the EU’s electricity being generated by solar in June.</p><p><br></p><p>Germany, Spain and Poland have been at the forefront of this rapid expansion which accelerated after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.</p><p><br></p><p>Renewable energy sources have become even more important as the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts energy supplies coming through the Strait of Hormuz.</p><p><br></p><p>But the success of Europe's solar power depends on how fast governments upgrade and invest in infrastructure.</p><p><br></p><p>Can the EU successfully transition to solar and could it be the energy source which helps combat further energy shocks?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:</p><p><br></p><p>Osman Zengin</p><p>Lecturer in Energy Law and Policy at University of East London</p><p><br></p><p>Chris Aylett</p><p>Research Fellow in the Environment and Society Centre at Chatham House</p><p><br></p><p>Patrizio Donati</p><p>Founder of Terrawatt</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast to keep up to date and access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions at https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld</p>","author_name":"TRT World"}