Tor "SolarFred" Valenza
@torsolarfred.bsky.social
Tor Valenza, aka "@SolarFred" on X, is the founder of solar PR agency UnThink Solar and chief storyteller of Probably True Solar Stories, a very odd solar fiction podcast. Listen: www.probablytruesolar.com/ Get solar PR: www.unthinksolar.com
Anonymous donor helps Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity homes go solar Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact. #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Anonymous donor helps Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity homes go solar
Solar Power World's project coverage usually focuses on arrays just starting development or construction, or on systems that have received permission to
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February 11, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Anonymous donor helps Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity homes go solar Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact. #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Saudi Arabia could hit net-zero emissions by 2060, with 151 GW of solar #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Saudi Arabia could hit net-zero emissions by 2060, with 151 GW of solar
Saudi researchers outlined pathways for Saudi Arabia to reach net-zero power sector emissions by 2060, requiring up to 3.6% of land - mostly for onshore wind - with 151.3 GW of solar PV covering only 0.16% of the country.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Saudi Arabia could hit net-zero emissions by 2060, with 151 GW of solar #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Australian scientists claim breakthrough in making green hydrogen from seawater and freshwater #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 11, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Australian scientists claim breakthrough in making green hydrogen from seawater and freshwater #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
Oregon awards $12 million to 24 projects in community renewable energy grant program #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Oregon awards $12 million to 24 projects in community renewable energy grant program
The Oregon Dept. of Energy has selected 24 recipients to receive nearly $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program
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February 11, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Oregon awards $12 million to 24 projects in community renewable energy grant program #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Indonesia’s solar capacity reaches 1.49 GW #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Indonesia’s solar capacity reaches 1.49 GW
Indonesia surpassed 1 GW of cumulative solar capacity in 2025, with an estimated 546 MW of added solar last year, led by deployments in the rooftop C&I segment.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Indonesia’s solar capacity reaches 1.49 GW #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Origin snaps up another small energy retailer, adds new battery brand to VPP #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 11, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Origin snaps up another small energy retailer, adds new battery brand to VPP #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
The 15 biggest utility battery projects in Australia – and what they will do for the grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 11, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The 15 biggest utility battery projects in Australia – and what they will do for the grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
A123, Hithium tout semi-solid cells, immersion cooling and LSFT BESS safety advances #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
A123, Hithium tout semi-solid cells, immersion cooling and LSFT BESS safety advances
Targeting safer operation, Wanxiang A123 Systems and Hithium have unveiled new products and large-scale fire testing (LSFT), respectively.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM
A123, Hithium tout semi-solid cells, immersion cooling and LSFT BESS safety advances #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
The transition to back contact follows market trend toward long-term solar project sustainability #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
February 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The transition to back contact follows market trend toward long-term solar project sustainability #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
Solar Insiders Podcast: Praise be, it’s a pilot! #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Solar Insiders Podcast: Praise be, it’s a pilot! #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
What Energy Secretary Wright gets wrong about the grid #energysky -- via Canary Media:
What Energy Secretary Wright gets wrong about the grid
Chris Wright trashed solar and wind for not providing much power during Winter Storm Fern — and ignored basic facts about how much renewables contribute…
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February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
What Energy Secretary Wright gets wrong about the grid #energysky -- via Canary Media:
Battery management systems key to deploying batteries in data centers #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Battery management systems key to deploying batteries in data centers
A new study highlights the critical role of advanced AI-integrated battery management system technologies in monitoring, optimizing, and predicting battery performance for reliable and sustainable data center operations.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Battery management systems key to deploying batteries in data centers #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
“From coal to gas to battery storage:” CleanCo hits Big Blue Button on big new BESS #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 10, 2026 at 11:13 PM
“From coal to gas to battery storage:” CleanCo hits Big Blue Button on big new BESS #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
India installs more than 2.08 million rooftop solar systems under PM scheme #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
India installs more than 2.08 million rooftop solar systems under PM scheme
India has installed more than 2.08 million rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana program since early 2024, with INR 147.7 billion ($1.6 billion) disbursed in central subsidies, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
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February 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM
India installs more than 2.08 million rooftop solar systems under PM scheme #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
APsystems opens direct U.S. sales of EZ1 microinverter for DIY plug-in solar #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
APsystems opens direct U.S. sales of EZ1 microinverter for DIY plug-in solar
The company’s balcony solar solution is now available via direct purchase or in kits from partner installers and distributors.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
APsystems opens direct U.S. sales of EZ1 microinverter for DIY plug-in solar #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
CATL, Cornex, SolaX and other Chinese energy storage players in multi-GWh international agreements #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
CATL, Cornex, SolaX and other Chinese energy storage players in multi-GWh international agreements
Carrie Xiao examines partnerships and supply agreements for Chinese energy storage players in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Australia.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
CATL, Cornex, SolaX and other Chinese energy storage players in multi-GWh international agreements #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Carlyle-backed Revera Energy bags US$150 million to accelerate renewables pipeline in the UK and Australia #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Carlyle-backed Revera Energy bags US$150 million to accelerate renewables pipeline in the UK and Australia
Energy platform Revera Energy has completed an expanded US$150 million credit facility for its UK and Australian portfolio.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Carlyle-backed Revera Energy bags US$150 million to accelerate renewables pipeline in the UK and Australia #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Voltage Energy scores non-infringement win in latest ITC ruling #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
Voltage Energy scores non-infringement win in latest ITC ruling
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued an initial determination finding that Voltage Energy’s new trunk-bus design does not infringe on patents held by Shoals Technologies.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Voltage Energy scores non-infringement win in latest ITC ruling #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
Australia’s rooftop solar hits 28.3 GW as home battery uptake surges #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Australia’s rooftop solar hits 28.3 GW as home battery uptake surges
Australia’s rooftop solar fleet continues to expand with a combined 28.3 GW of generation capacity commissioned by the end of 2025 with approximately 4.3 million installations across the country.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Australia’s rooftop solar hits 28.3 GW as home battery uptake surges #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Clean energy’s next breakthrough is trust What the solar industry can learn from the aftermath of the Great Depression. #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Clean energy's next breakthrough is trust
“Everybody Ought to Be Rich! Borrow money now and get into the stock market before it’s too late!” That was America in the 1920s, an era when speculation
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February 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Clean energy’s next breakthrough is trust What the solar industry can learn from the aftermath of the Great Depression. #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
FinDev Canada commits US$56 million loan to 396MW Peruvian solar project, country’s largest #energysky -- via pv-tech:
FinDev Canada commits US$56 million loan to 396MW Peruvian solar project, country’s largest
FinDev Canada has announced a US$56 million loan to support the development of project Illa, which will be the largest in Peru.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:32 PM
FinDev Canada commits US$56 million loan to 396MW Peruvian solar project, country’s largest #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Michigan unions launch coalition to create clean energy jobs #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Michigan unions launch coalition to create clean energy jobs
Michigan labor leaders today launched Michigan Climate Jobs (MICJ), a coalition of labor unions centered on building careers and projects in clean energy.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Michigan unions launch coalition to create clean energy jobs #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Maxwell claims 26.92% efficiency for heterojunction solar cell #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Maxwell claims 26.92% efficiency for heterojunction solar cell
The Chinese PV equipment provider said the result was certified by Germany's Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH). The cell was fabricated with Maxwell's in-house heterojunction production-line equipment and an end-to-end process flow.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Maxwell claims 26.92% efficiency for heterojunction solar cell #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
ACME, Ceigall secure 220MW solar-plus-storage contracts in Madhya Pradesh #energysky -- via pv-tech:
ACME, Ceigall secure 220MW solar-plus-storage contracts in Madhya Pradesh
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited has extended a Letter of Award (LOA) to Ceigall India and ACME Solar to develop 220MW of solar-plus-storage.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
ACME, Ceigall secure 220MW solar-plus-storage contracts in Madhya Pradesh #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Revera Energy secures US$150 million to support 3.4GWh of battery storage across Australia and the UK #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Revera Energy secures US$150 million to support 3.4GWh of battery storage across Australia and the UK
Revera Energy has secured a US$150 million facility to accelerate development and construction of its project pipeline across Australia & UK.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Revera Energy secures US$150 million to support 3.4GWh of battery storage across Australia and the UK #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: