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
State plans to “double down” on emissions reduction in wake of Coalition capitulation #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
State plans to “double down” on emissions reduction in wake of Coalition capitulation #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
Solar jobs stayed level in 2024, but impacts of OBBBA still TBD #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Solar jobs stayed level in 2024, but impacts of OBBBA still TBD
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has released the 15th annual National Solar Jobs Census, reporting that the U.S. solar industry employed
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November 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Solar jobs stayed level in 2024, but impacts of OBBBA still TBD #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Enecom launches reinforced solar panels for boating, off-grid use #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Enecom launches reinforced solar panels for boating, off-grid use
The Italian specialty module manufacturer has launched a new lightweight, semi-rigid, glass-free silicon solar panel reinforced with a thin aluminum sheet for marine, mobility, and other offgrid applications. The series includes products with a power range of 145 W to 205 W.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Enecom launches reinforced solar panels for boating, off-grid use #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
5-MW solar project coming to former New Hampshire gravel pit #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
5-MW solar project coming to former gravel pit in New Hampshire
Encore Renewable Energy has begun construction on the 4.99-MW Poverty Plains Solar Project, a community solar project sited on a former gravel pit in
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November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
5-MW solar project coming to former New Hampshire gravel pit #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Failed bid? Australia misses out on a massive trade fair, but still has critics role to play at COP31 #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Failed bid? Australia misses out on a massive trade fair, but still has critics role to play at COP31 #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
The contract-fab model is heading for batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
The contract-fab model is heading for batteries
Unigrid’s offshore contract manufacturing hints at a new playbook for storage startups that mirrors the chip industry’s evolution.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The contract-fab model is heading for batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
PJM Is Paralyzed by Its Data Center Dilemma #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/energy/...
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
PJM Is Paralyzed by Its Data Center Dilemma #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/energy/...
Vertical bifacial agrivoltaics feasible at high latitudes with 8-meter row spacing #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Vertical bifacial agrivoltaics feasible at high latitudes with 8-meter row spacing
New research from Finland shows how spacing between solar modules plays a key role in determing power and crop yield. The scientists found that, at a separation of 8 m, crops received at least 75% of irradiation, which is expected to result in minimal impact compared with an unshaded scenario.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Vertical bifacial agrivoltaics feasible at high latitudes with 8-meter row spacing #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Batteries arrive as first solar-battery hybrid prepares to join Australia’s main grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Batteries arrive as first solar-battery hybrid prepares to join Australia’s main grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
Solar sidewalks slash urban emissions 98%, study finds #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
Solar sidewalks slash urban emissions 98%, study finds
A Concordia model reveals how photovoltaic pavements can electrify urban food delivery and mobility, slashing emissions by 98% while freeing rooftops for agriculture.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Solar sidewalks slash urban emissions 98%, study finds #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
RenewSys launches TOPCon solar cells at REI 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
RenewSys launches TOPCon solar cells at REI 2025
RenewSys India unveiled its M10R n-type tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells at the recent Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2025 in Greater Noida, India.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
RenewSys launches TOPCon solar cells at REI 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
United States recall targets 25,000 EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 units #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
United States recall targets 25,000 EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 units
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says EcoFlow is recalling about 25,030 Delta Max 2000 power stations after six reported fires caused more than USD 850,000 in property damage.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
United States recall targets 25,000 EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 units #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
Solar Insiders Podcast: Silicon, silver and sliding doors #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Solar Insiders Podcast: Silicon, silver and sliding doors #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America examines development and risk management in ERCOT #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America examines development and risk management in ERCOT
A new playbook for developers and EPCs explores ERCOT’s energy-only market design, examining Texas-specific development challenges and critical success factors.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America examines development and risk management in ERCOT #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
SunPower to acquire Ambia Solar to reinforce US residential market #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
SunPower to acquire Ambia Solar to reinforce US residential market
SunPower says its planned Ambia Solar acquisition will strengthen its US residential business and operational efficiency ahead of the 2026 investment tax credit step-down.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
SunPower to acquire Ambia Solar to reinforce US residential market #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
SunCable submits 20GW Muckaty Solar Precinct for federal environmental assessment in Australia #energysky -- via pv-tech:
SunCable submits 20GW Muckaty Solar Precinct for federal environmental assessment in Australia
SunCable has submitted its 20GW Muckaty Solar Precinct proposal to Australia's EPBC Act for federal environmental assessment.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
SunCable submits 20GW Muckaty Solar Precinct for federal environmental assessment in Australia #energysky -- via pv-tech:
What If Utilities Just Made Less Money? #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/energy/...
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
What If Utilities Just Made Less Money? #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/energy/...
Arevon Energy breaks ground on 124MW Big Muddy solar project in Illinois #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Arevon Energy breaks ground on 124MW Big Muddy solar project in Illinois
Arevon Energy has begun construction on a 124MW solar PV project in Illinois, its first utility-scale project in the state.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Arevon Energy breaks ground on 124MW Big Muddy solar project in Illinois #energysky -- via pv-tech:
CFM starts operations at Colombian solar plant, invests in neighbouring solar-plus-storage project #energysky -- via pv-tech:
CFM starts operations at Colombian solar plant, invests in neighbouring solar-plus-storage project
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) has started commercial operations at the 26.4MW Pétalo del Norte I solar PV project in Colombia.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
CFM starts operations at Colombian solar plant, invests in neighbouring solar-plus-storage project #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Trump cites ‘emergency’ to keep Michigan coal plant online into winter #energysky -- via Canary Media:
Trump cites ‘emergency’ to keep Michigan coal plant on line into…
The Energy Department’s orders to keep the J.H. Campbell plant running are driving up costs and pollution. States and advocates are challenging the move…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trump cites ‘emergency’ to keep Michigan coal plant online into winter #energysky -- via Canary Media:
Increase in UK solar panel fires blamed on poor installations #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Increase in UK solar panel fires blamed on poor installations
Loose connections, damaged or faulty wiring among leading causes of solar panel fires, according to new analysis from insurer QBE. Freedom of information requests to UK fire services find increase in number of solar installation fires, with incidents recorded on residential properties.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Increase in UK solar panel fires blamed on poor installations #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Arevon starts construction on 124-MW Illinois solar project #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Arevon starts construction on 124-MW Illinois solar project
Arevon Energy held a milestone event in November to celebrate the start of construction on its 124-MWDC Big Muddy Solar Project in Jackson County,
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November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Arevon starts construction on 124-MW Illinois solar project #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
UN pledges to tripe renewables, reduce methane and double efficiency will deliver huge climate savings #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
November 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
UN pledges to tripe renewables, reduce methane and double efficiency will deliver huge climate savings #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
Ohio House passes bipartisan bill to enable community solar programs #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Ohio House passes bipartisan bill to enable community solar programs
The Ohio House of Representatives has voted to advance a bipartisan bill that would enable community solar programs in the state. The legislation cleared
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November 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Ohio House passes bipartisan bill to enable community solar programs #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Hurricane Melissa floods Cuba’s Río Cauto solar park, cuts power supply #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Hurricane Melissa floods Cuba’s Río Cauto solar park, cuts power supply
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says emergency generators, some powered by solar panels, are being deployed as Cuba struggles to restore electricity after the storm.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hurricane Melissa floods Cuba’s Río Cauto solar park, cuts power supply #energysky -- via pv magazine global: