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
Global cadmium telluride solar module manufacturing capacity could reach 100 GW by 2030 #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Global cadmium telluride solar module manufacturing capacity could reach 100 GW by 2030
In a perspective paper in Joule, a group of U.S. researchers described technology and supply chain efforts required to reach worldwide annual cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar PV capacity of 100 GW by 2030.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Global cadmium telluride solar module manufacturing capacity could reach 100 GW by 2030 #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
All agrivoltaic cropping systems at a glance #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
All agrivoltaic cropping systems at a glance
An international research team reviewed agrivoltaic systems, highlighting challenges in design, crop performance, and PV efficiency, while mapping their global potential. They call for innovative layouts, targeted crop selection, and improved modeling to maximize energy yield and land-use efficiency.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
All agrivoltaic cropping systems at a glance #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Shoals secures initial ITC win in patent dispute with Voltage #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Shoals secures initial ITC win in patent dispute with Voltage
Shoals Technologies Group has secured a favorable initial determination from a US International Trade Commission (ITC) judge, who found that Voltage violated US trade law by importing trunk bus products that infringe Shoals’ patents.
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February 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Shoals secures initial ITC win in patent dispute with Voltage #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
China expects up to 287 GW of new PV capacity additions in 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
China expects up to 287 GW of new PV capacity additions in 2026
China’s PV industry expects 238 GW to 287 GW of domestic capacity additions in 2026 as it pivots away from volume-led growth after a loss-making year driven by overcapacity and sharp price declines. The shift follows rapid expansion in 2021-25 that lifted cumulative capacity above 1.2 TW, annual additions beyond 300 GW and exports over $180 billion.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM
China expects up to 287 GW of new PV capacity additions in 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Greece to auction up to 200 MW of solar plus storage #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Greece to auction up to 200 MW of solar plus storage
Greece’s energy regulator has launched two new auctions under the Apollo Program, covering up to 200 MW of solar with storage and a separate 400 MW wind tender, marking the scheme’s first operational rollout since becoming law in 2024.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Greece to auction up to 200 MW of solar plus storage #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Deye releases new off-grid inverter series #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Deye releases new off-grid inverter series
The Chinese manufacturer said its new OG02 series includes IP-65-rated inverters with an AC output power of 3 kW to 6 kW. The new products also feature a maximum efficiency of 97.6% and a European efficiency of 96.5%.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Deye releases new off-grid inverter series #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
No concrete, no B-doubles: Major solar and battery project promises ultra-light touch #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 15, 2026 at 3:59 AM
No concrete, no B-doubles: Major solar and battery project promises ultra-light touch #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
DAS Solar unveils new method to identify hot-spots in TOPCon back-contact solar modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
February 15, 2026 at 3:44 AM
DAS Solar unveils new method to identify hot-spots in TOPCon back-contact solar modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
‘Beyond a lithium-only future’: How US trade rules could accelerate BESS diversification #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
'Beyond a lithium-only future': How US trade rules could accelerate BESS diversification
ESN hears from Giovanni Damato, President of organic flow battery company CMBlu Energy, Inc., on changes to FEOC and Section 301 tariffs.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
‘Beyond a lithium-only future’: How US trade rules could accelerate BESS diversification #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Solar, wind PPA prices continue to fall in Europe #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Solar, wind PPA prices continue to fall in Europe
LevelTen Energy says solar and wind power purchase agreement (PPA) prices in Europe continued to fall in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the most competitive percentiles in Spain below €30 ($35.65)/MWh, reflecting strong downward pressure.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Solar, wind PPA prices continue to fall in Europe #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Could Blocking Data Centers Raise Electricity Prices? #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/plus/th...
February 15, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Could Blocking Data Centers Raise Electricity Prices? #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/plus/th...
Abu Dhabi unveils solar-plus-storage self-supply policy #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Abu Dhabi unveils solar-plus-storage self-supply policy
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has introduced a policy designed to support deployment of solar systems for self-consumption, with the first phase of the policy targeting the agricultural sector.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Abu Dhabi unveils solar-plus-storage self-supply policy #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Michigan’s Data Center Bans Are Getting Longer #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/plus/th...
February 14, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Michigan’s Data Center Bans Are Getting Longer #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/plus/th...
The impact of agrivoltaics on potato farming #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
The impact of agrivoltaics on potato farming
New research from Italy has shown that agrivoltaic systems can reduce potato yield by up to 15% compared to full-light cropping. However, moderate early-season shading was found to delay soil-moisture depletion, extending biomass accumulation and improving water-use efficiency.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:39 PM
The impact of agrivoltaics on potato farming #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
EnergyAustralia reaches financial close on 250MWh BESS in South Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
EnergyAustralia reaches financial close on 250MWh BESS in South Australia
Major Australian energy generator-retailer EnergyAustralia has reached financial close on its 250MWh Hallett BESS in South Australia.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
EnergyAustralia reaches financial close on 250MWh BESS in South Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
If we’re going to hold an inquiry into the life cycle of solar, why not coal and gas? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
February 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
If we’re going to hold an inquiry into the life cycle of solar, why not coal and gas? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
Hithium completes open-door fire test of 6.25 MWh battery system #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Hithium completes open-door fire test of 6.25 MWh battery system
Hithium has released results from a large-scale fire safety test of its 6.25 MWh “∞Power” battery energy storage system, with an open-door configuration supervised by UL Solutions to assess thermal runaway risk in 1175 Ah cells under maximum oxygen conditions.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Hithium completes open-door fire test of 6.25 MWh battery system #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Washington Wants Data Centers to Bring Their Own Clean Energy #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/plus/th...
February 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Washington Wants Data Centers to Bring Their Own Clean Energy #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/plus/th...
Voltage Energy Announces Planned Global Headquarters in Roxboro, North Carolina #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Voltage Energy Announces Planned Global Headquarters in Roxboro, North Carolina
The 72-acre site has been upgraded with a manufacturing space over 246,000 square feet in size, which will produce the company’s solutions for the solar and clean energy industries.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Voltage Energy Announces Planned Global Headquarters in Roxboro, North Carolina #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
TotalEnergies signs 1 GW of solar PPAs for Google’s Texas data centers #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
TotalEnergies signs 1 GW of solar PPAs for Google’s Texas data centers
The two 15-year power purchase agreements cover a 805 MW and a 195 MW solar project, set for construction this year, that will power data centers in Texas belonging to Google.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
TotalEnergies signs 1 GW of solar PPAs for Google’s Texas data centers #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Half of the Missing Tax Rules Are Out #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/energy/...
February 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Half of the Missing Tax Rules Are Out #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/energy/...
The business case for C&I storage #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
The business case for C&I storage
European businesses installed roughly 20 GW of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar in 2024, but only around 1 GW/2 GWh of C&I battery storage. The gap is striking. Both technologies promise lower energy bills, improved resilience, and decarbonization, but batteries are yet to achieve the same commercial traction that solar enjoys. LCP Delta’s Dina Darshini asks why the gap persists.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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EU invests €3 billion in decarbonization of buildings, road transport #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
EU invests €3 billion in decarbonization of buildings, road transport
The ETS2 Frontloading Facility will provide €3 billion ($3.5 billion) to sectors set to be covered by the EU’s new emissions trading system. It will support low- and middle-income households with the deployment of heat pumps and electric vehicles.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
EU invests €3 billion in decarbonization of buildings, road transport #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
CleanCo opens 500MWh Tesla Megapack BESS in Queensland, Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
CleanCo opens 500MWh Tesla Megapack BESS in Queensland, Australia
CleanCo Queensland has officially opened the Swanbank BESS, a 250MW/500MWh facility in Ipswich, Australia.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
CleanCo opens 500MWh Tesla Megapack BESS in Queensland, Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Australian state awards 12 GWh of long-duration storage contracts #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
February 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Australian state awards 12 GWh of long-duration storage contracts #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...