The European Commission, under the leadership of Kadri Simson, has been actively working towards enhancing energy markets and promoting renewable sources in the European Union. Significant updates to the electricity and gas market were approved to accelerate the growth of hydrogen and other decarbonised gases, aligning with the clean energy transition goals. Efforts to roll out renewable energy sources have been reinforced to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels, with a focus on improving permitting processes for rapid deployment of domestic renewables. Solar power has been a key focus, with initiatives to revive the solar manufacturing industry in Europe and promote a robust solar photovoltaic industry to drive the energy transition forward. Measures such as the Net-Zero Industry Act and the European Solar Charter are being implemented to support the development of clean energy sources and boost the EU's energy infrastructure and self-sufficiency. The Commission's initiatives aim to create a competitive and sustainable energy market while advancing towards a greener future.