Global Solar Council (GSC)

Collaboration is the key to a sustainable future! ☀️ We're proud to partner with Intersolar Summit Africa to advance solar energy deployment across the continent. A huge thank you to Intersolar for the recognition and to all our partners driving the transition towards a cleaner, brighter future. 📅 Join us in Nairobi on March 12–13, 2025, to connect with industry leaders and shape Africa’s solar energy landscape! #IntersolarAfrica #Renewables #SolarCanDeliver #NowDeliverChange

🔋 Energy storage is the key to unlocking the full potential of solar power! ☀️⚡ Great insights from Gavin Mooney on the importance of integrating storage solutions to enhance grid reliability and accelerate the clean energy transition. At Global Solar Council (GSC), we are committed to driving innovation and advocating for policies that support a sustainable, solar-powered future. 🌍🔆 Full paper here: https://lnkd.in/g5SpH5q4 #SolarCanDeliver #NowDeliverChange

🌞✨ Global Solar Council at the Solar Quality Summit in Barcelona! ✨🌞 Our Director EMEIA & Americas, Lennart van Walsum, took part in an insightful discussion on the evolving energy market at the Solar Quality Summit 2025 in Barcelona. During the session "Opportunities in the Shifting Landscape of the Energy Market for Asset Managers," Simon Dupond, Policy Advisor on Electricity Markets & Finance at SolarPower Europe, interviewed Lennart about: 🔹 Transformations and innovations in Solar Route-to-Markets 🔹 The complementarity of Batteries and Energy Storage to the Solar business case 🔹 The Global Solar Council’s perspective on regulatory evolution & what policymakers can do to boost solar financing As solar energy scales up worldwide, addressing financing challenges and policy gaps remains key to unlocking its full potential. ⚡🌍 #SolarQualitySummit #SolarCanDeliver #NowDeliverChange

🌍 Exciting strides toward a sustainable future! The Global Renewables Alliance is driving the call for #3xRenewables and 2x Energy Efficiency—a vision we at the Global Solar Council are proud to stand behind. Special thanks to Huawei for their support as sponsors at GRA/COP. Their commitment to renewable energy solutions reflects the kind of innovation and leadership our industry needs. We look forward to growing this partnership and accelerating the global clean energy transition together! ⚡☀️ #3xRenewables #Time4Action #NowDeliverChange

🌍 New Member Spotlight! 🌍 We're thrilled to welcome JERA Nex to the Global Solar Council family! As leaders in expanding onshore and offshore renewables, JERA Nex is driving the energy transition forward. With solar PV set to power 80% of global renewable capacity growth by 2030, their expertise in integrating solar with other technologies brings us closer to a future of 100% clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Together, we’re committed to unlocking the full potential of solar in transforming the world’s energy mix. Welcome aboard, JERA Nex! ☀️ #SolarCanDeliver #NowDeliverChange

⭕ There’s still TIME to be ambitious. Time to turn global goals into national plans. Time to deliver change. As governments shape their national climate plans - #NDCs, they have a critical window to set ambitious, specific, and actionable targets for renewables. Getting this right is more important than being on time - strong, well-designed plans will unlock jobs, economic growth, and a competitive clean energy future. Global Solar Council (GSC) joins over 200 organisations worldwide, calling on leaders to seize this opportunity and ensure their plans drive investment, jobs, and a competitive clean energy future. Strong NDCs mean strong economies. Now it’s time for governments to lead - to #NowDeliverChange 🔗 Join us: https://ow.ly/Ap1850UVueo Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)

🌍 Exciting News! 🌍 We are thrilled to announce that Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council (GSC), has joined the RE100 Climate Group Advisory Committee! 🎉 Sonia is excited to contribute her expertise in solar energy to this influential global initiative, #uniting over 430 leading companies committed to 100% #renewable electricity. As more corporations #embrace #solar #solutions to meet their #sustainability #goals, the #synergy between the #corporate sector and the #solar industry has never been more needed. By joining forces, we can accelerate the transition to 100% renewable grids, driving investments and innovation that will shape a cleaner, more sustainable future. The solarization of businesses worldwide is a testament to the power of collaboration in tackling the climate crisis. ☀️⚡ We look forward to the impactful work ahead with RE100 and the broader renewable energy community! #SolarCanDeliver #NowDeliverChange #RE100xGlobalSolarCouncil

Great moments from Solar Finance & Investment Europe event! Our CEO, Sonia Dunlop, and Lennart van Walsum, Director of EMEIA & Americas, attended the event to discuss the future of solar investments and the critical role sustainable finance plays in driving the global energy transition. 🌍⚡ We’re proud to be at the forefront of shaping a cleaner, brighter future! #SolarCanDeliver #NowDeliverChange

📣New Team Member Announcement📣 We’re excited to announce Lennart van Walsum as the new Director for EMEiA & Americas at the Global Solar Council! With extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, Lennart will play a key role in strengthening our presence across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. His leadership will support GSC’s mission to accelerate the global transition to solar energy, foster industry collaboration, and drive impactful policy advocacy. Welcome to the team, Lennart! We’re looking forward to the journey ahead. 🌍⚡ #SolarCanDeliver #NowDeliverChange

⭕ One month to go – Now Deliver Change! The clock is ticking. With just one month remaining for countries to submit their updated national climate plans – #NDCs – to UN Climate Change, Global Solar Council (GSC) is proud to stand alongside more than 200 organisations to urge world leaders to set ambitious, specific, and actionable renewable energy targets. The time is NOW to ensure the world is on track to keep 1.5°C within reach while unlocking millions of jobs, limiting pollution, and increasing access to clean, secure, and affordable energy. ✔ Join us by signing the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)’s open letter and showing your commitment to tripling renewables by 2030. Together, we can deliver the scale, speed, and action needed for a clean, secure, and just energy future. ➡️ Sign the letter here: https://lnkd.in/eS9pgzpj #NowDeliverChange #3xRenewables Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) Find out more:https://lnkd.in/eS9pgzpj