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
UNSW researchers identify new damp heat-induced failure mechanism in TOPCon solar modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
February 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
UNSW researchers identify new damp heat-induced failure mechanism in TOPCon solar modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
E-Storage, Sunraycer enter agreements for Texas BESS projects totalling 503MWh #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
E-Storage, Sunraycer enter agreements for Texas BESS projects totalling 503MWh
E-Storage and Sunraycer Renewables have entered into agreements for the supply and long-term servicing of two BESS in Franklin County, Texas.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
E-Storage, Sunraycer enter agreements for Texas BESS projects totalling 503MWh #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Iberdrola Australia opens 130MWh battery storage system in western Sydney #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Iberdrola Australia opens 130MWh battery storage system in western Sydney
Iberdrola Australia has officially opened its 65MW/130MWh Smithfield BESS in western Sydney, New South Wales, ahead of schedule.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Iberdrola Australia opens 130MWh battery storage system in western Sydney #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Sungrow to open PV inverter, ESS manufacturing plant in Poland #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Sungrow to open PV inverter, ESS manufacturing plant in Poland
Sungrow has expanded its manufacturing outreach with a new PV inverter and ESS facility in southwestern Poland.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Sungrow to open PV inverter, ESS manufacturing plant in Poland #energysky -- via pv-tech:
China added 66.43 GW of new-type energy storage in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
China added 66.43 GW of new-type energy storage in 2025
CNESA says China’s non-pumped storage technologies hit 144.7 GW in 2025, with 66.43 GW added.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:28 AM
China added 66.43 GW of new-type energy storage in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Aiko buys licenses to Maxeon BC solar patents #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Aiko buys licenses to Maxeon BC solar patents
Chinese solar PV manufacturer Aiko Solar will license a raft of solar cell technology patents from Singapore-based manufacturer Maxeon.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Aiko buys licenses to Maxeon BC solar patents #energysky -- via pv-tech:
‘We’re not stopping here’: Reactions as Australia’s New South Wales smashes long-duration storage targets with 12GWh tender #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
‘We're not stopping here’: Reactions as Australia’s New South Wales smashes long-duration storage targets with 12GWh tender
NSW concludes Australia's largest LDES tender, awarding six battery projects 12GWh. Industry calls it "game-changer" for grid reliability.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:41 AM
‘We’re not stopping here’: Reactions as Australia’s New South Wales smashes long-duration storage targets with 12GWh tender #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Energy Companies Are Dancing in the Data Center Money Fountain #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/energy/...
February 7, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Energy Companies Are Dancing in the Data Center Money Fountain #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/energy/...
Uncertainty looms as U.S. solar PPA prices climb for second straight quarter #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Uncertainty looms as U.S. solar PPA prices climb for second straight quarter
A report from LevelTen Energy finds solar PPA prices in North America rose 3.2% in Q4 2025, marking a nearly 9% year-over-year increase as developers and buyers navigate a complex “post-OBBBA” regulatory environment.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Uncertainty looms as U.S. solar PPA prices climb for second straight quarter #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Home battery numbers shrink for the first time since rebate launch, as installers take a beat #energysky -- via Renew Economy:
Home battery numbers shrink for the first time since rebate launch, as installers take a beat
Even the booming home battery market could not escape the January doldrums, with the summer break delivering a small decline in monthly installs for the first time since July 2025.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Home battery numbers shrink for the first time since rebate launch, as installers take a beat #energysky -- via Renew Economy:
Poll finds Republicans support utility-scale solar power, especially if it’s American-made #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Poll finds Republicans support utility-scale solar power, especially if it's American-made
According to a national poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, Republicans and voters who supported President Donald Trump approve of solar
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February 7, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Poll finds Republicans support utility-scale solar power, especially if it’s American-made #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
The Hydrogen Stream: Repsol, Sunfire advance 200 MW of green H2 in Spain #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
The Hydrogen Stream: Repsol, Sunfire advance 200 MW of green H2 in Spain
Repsol and Sunfire are advancing 200 MW of renewable hydrogen projects in Spain, while new collaborations and funding across Europe and India aim to accelerate electrolyzer development and hydrogen infrastructure.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The Hydrogen Stream: Repsol, Sunfire advance 200 MW of green H2 in Spain #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
First solar-battery hybrid sends power into evening peak, heralding radical changes for Australia’s main grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 7, 2026 at 12:17 AM
First solar-battery hybrid sends power into evening peak, heralding radical changes for Australia’s main grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
Create Energy adds former Graze Robotics assets to its ecosystem #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
Create Energy adds former Graze Robotics assets to its ecosystem
The company, known for its "one-stop shop" solar solutions, says it will integrate the former autonomous mowing company’s technology into its Plant Wide Controller (PWC) network.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Create Energy adds former Graze Robotics assets to its ecosystem #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
As solar AD/CVD investigation continues for India, Indonesia and Laos, petitioners now cite ‘critical circumstances’ #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
As solar AD/CVD investigation continues for India, Indonesia and Laos, petitioners now cite 'critical circumstances'
The Dept. of Commerce was scheduled to release its preliminary antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) tariff amounts for Indian, Indonesian and Laotian
www.solarpowerworldonline.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:38 PM
As solar AD/CVD investigation continues for India, Indonesia and Laos, petitioners now cite ‘critical circumstances’ #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Hydrogen trucking for India: economics, opportunities, and way forward #energysky -- via RMI
Hydrogen trucking for India: economics, opportunities, and way forward - RMI
A comprehensive RMI report assessing the role of hydrogen-powered trucking in decarbonizing India’s freight sector.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Hydrogen trucking for India: economics, opportunities, and way forward #energysky -- via RMI
Australia’s New South Wales designates 22GWh of pumped hydro as critical infrastructure #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Australia’s New South Wales designates 22GWh of pumped hydro as critical infrastructure
The NSW government has declared two pumped hydro projects totalling 22,000MWh of storage capacity as critical infrastructure.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Australia’s New South Wales designates 22GWh of pumped hydro as critical infrastructure #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Octopus Energy to set up joint venture to trade renewables in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Octopus Energy to set up joint venture to trade renewables in China
UK-based Octopus Energy has agreed to set up a joint venture in China focused on spot power trading, in a bid to scale renewable electricity volumes as market reforms and demand growth accelerate.
www.pv-magazine.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Octopus Energy to set up joint venture to trade renewables in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
New Ways to Power Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users #energysky -- via RMI
New Ways to Power Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users - RMI
How Bring-Your-Own and Clean Transition Tariffs could meet the energy needs of large customers while reducing risks for other ratepayers.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:37 PM
New Ways to Power Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users #energysky -- via RMI
Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do #energysky -- via Canary Media:
Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do
A new poll reveals broad support for big solar farms among right-leaning voters — especially if panels meet certain manufacturing criteria.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do #energysky -- via Canary Media:
SolarEdge inverters pair with Socomec BESS for streamlined C&I solar + storage solution #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
SolarEdge inverters pair with Socomec BESS for streamlined C&I solar + storage solution
SolarEdge is pairing its commercial-scale solar inverters and power optimizers with battery energy storage systems (BESS) from Socomec to provide
www.solarpowerworldonline.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM
SolarEdge inverters pair with Socomec BESS for streamlined C&I solar + storage solution #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Aypa Power closes US$1.5 billion credit facility for US BESS projects #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Aypa Power closes US$1.5 billion credit facility for US BESS projects
Aypa Power has closed a US$1.5 billion construction warehouse revolving credit facility to advance projects across the US.
www.energy-storage.news
February 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Aypa Power closes US$1.5 billion credit facility for US BESS projects #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
DKEM seeks $57.5 million in twin patent suits against Chinese PV rivals #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
DKEM seeks $57.5 million in twin patent suits against Chinese PV rivals
Wuxi DK Electronic Materials is pursuing two patent infringement cases against domestic competitors, seeking injunctions, equipment destruction, and combined damages of CNY 400 million ($57.5 million).
www.pv-magazine.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
DKEM seeks $57.5 million in twin patent suits against Chinese PV rivals #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Is AEMO still fit for purpose? Review to probe governance of energy market operator #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Is AEMO still fit for purpose? Review to probe governance of energy market operator #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
Trump’s Energy Policy Isn’t Just Dirty. It’s Expensive. #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/ideas/t...
February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Trump’s Energy Policy Isn’t Just Dirty. It’s Expensive. #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/ideas/t...