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Portable Microreactor Delivers Power, Heat, and Clean Water
SocialMar 26, 2026

Portable Microreactor Delivers Power, Heat, and Clean Water

MARVEL: The Portable Microreactor Powering Electricity, Heat, and Clean Water by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/gcf8YkLij0

By Ron van Loon
Thermochromic Bifacial PV Glazing Cuts Building Cooling Loads
SocialMar 26, 2026

Thermochromic Bifacial PV Glazing Cuts Building Cooling Loads

Thermochromic bifacial PV glazing system for reducing building cooling loads #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/lobwSFjhyK https://t.co/0gB6vjwsep

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Budderfly Secures $550M to Expand Energy-as-a-Service
SocialMar 26, 2026

Budderfly Secures $550M to Expand Energy-as-a-Service

Budderfly raises $550 million to scale its Energy-as-a-Service platform #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/mVu3KQ8ZPN

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Rio Tinto, Australia Pledge $2B for Renewable‑powered Boyne Smelter
SocialMar 26, 2026

Rio Tinto, Australia Pledge $2B for Renewable‑powered Boyne Smelter

Storage-firmed renewables: Rio Tinto and Australian governments commit AU$2 billion to future-proof Boyne smelter #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/FjGb9Wzr6q

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Wafer Origin Rules Threaten Solar Content Bonus
SocialMar 26, 2026

US Wafer Origin Rules Threaten Solar Content Bonus

US wafer origin rules put solar domestic content bonus at risk #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/PWrWOkSYsc

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
FERC Chair Urges Tech Firms to Power AI Data Centers
SocialMar 26, 2026

FERC Chair Urges Tech Firms to Power AI Data Centers

The @FERC chairman publicly prodded tech companies on Thursday to engage more as they race to power a massive buildout of AI data centers. https://t.co/S9mmfJEQsk via @axios https://t.co/BIishr9Acl

By Amy Harder
Cuba's Renewable Push Stymied by U.S. Sanctions
SocialMar 26, 2026

Cuba's Renewable Push Stymied by U.S. Sanctions

I don’t think people understand how much work Cuba is actually putting towards transitioning their grid to run on renewables. They don’t want to rely on their old thermoelectric system. But US sanctions force it upon them.

By Appalachian Naturalist (Calvin)
Alaska LNG Doubtful; Accelerate Wind/Solar to Sustain Railbelt Gas
SocialMar 26, 2026

Alaska LNG Doubtful; Accelerate Wind/Solar to Sustain Railbelt Gas

I don’t think the Alaska LNG facility is going to happen. We need to build the wind/solar projects quickly to extend the Railbelt gas supply.

By Jigar Shah
Fusion Plant Feasible by 2045 with Massive Effort
SocialMar 26, 2026

Fusion Plant Feasible by 2045 with Massive Effort

Fusion power plant possible by 2045 with massive effort, says science academy #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/wmE6rq570P https://t.co/FjHhMUqKyq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ariston Debuts Propane Heat Pump Integrated with Solar PV
SocialMar 26, 2026

Ariston Debuts Propane Heat Pump Integrated with Solar PV

Ariston launches residential propane heat pump with built-in PV function #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Y3xAaEoyF6

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
State Seeks Partners for Synchronous Condenser Rollout
SocialMar 26, 2026

State Seeks Partners for Synchronous Condenser Rollout

Big spinning machines: State seeks partners for syncon rollout at former coal hub #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/nO8PRcHFIZ https://t.co/DHcb9ALaho

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Japan Issues New Flexible Solar Installation Guidelines
SocialMar 26, 2026

Japan Issues New Flexible Solar Installation Guidelines

Japan publishes new guidelines for flexible solar cell installations #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/B8mwh85Uab

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Pakistan's Solar Share Soars to 25% in Ten Years
SocialMar 26, 2026

Pakistan's Solar Share Soars to 25% in Ten Years

Pakistan's solar revolution: from 0% to 25% in a decade. 2021: 4% 2022: 7% 2023: 10% 2024: 14% 2025: 25% Solar is now Pakistan's #1 electricity source. Not driven by policy — driven by consumers. https://t.co/2Ha6oSG2AR

By Jan Rosenow
AI Data Centers Target Solid‑State Transformers for Higher Power Density
SocialMar 26, 2026

AI Data Centers Target Solid‑State Transformers for Higher Power Density

AI data center developers eye solid-state transformers for AI power density #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/gY1HRF4Nf8 https://t.co/vqeJUFfjGs

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Home Battery Turns Bills Into Constant Credit
SocialMar 26, 2026

Home Battery Turns Bills Into Constant Credit

A home battery case study: From little interest in storage, to bills that are always in credit #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/MmU5i5yshV https://t.co/mdqwzXJ6Xm

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Global Fuel Crisis Shows Renewables Are Only Exit
SocialMar 26, 2026

Global Fuel Crisis Shows Renewables Are Only Exit

Renewables are the only exit strategy: Day 27 update of the structural heart attack currently taking down the fossil fuel system ➡️India: PANIC. Long queues at petrol pumps nationwide, total dry-out risk up. 9 days of reserves left. Restaurants shut in...

By Assaad Razzouk
South Africa's Biggest Solar PV Project Secures Financing
SocialMar 26, 2026

South Africa's Biggest Solar PV Project Secures Financing

South Africa’s largest PV project reaches financial close #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/avNuEBA7IS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Middle East Crisis Highlights Urgent Need for Energy Resilience
SocialMar 26, 2026

Middle East Crisis Highlights Urgent Need for Energy Resilience

💠The ongoing crisis in the Middle East and its ripple effects on global energy flows serve as a stark reminder of how deeply interconnected our energy systems are — and just how vital reliable, uninterrupted energy supplies are to global...

By Anas Alhajji
Wind and Solar Power Remain Stable Amid Fossil Price Swings
SocialMar 26, 2026

Wind and Solar Power Remain Stable Amid Fossil Price Swings

"Electricity generated from wind and solar is largely insulated from fossil fuel price volatility – once built, the fuel is free." This is what I told @dharnanoor @guardian who published this article. https://t.co/JmVkEskvVq https://t.co/gP1IeOkWVK

By Jan Rosenow
Salvaged Tesla Battery Powers Ukrainian Lights Amid War
SocialMar 26, 2026

Salvaged Tesla Battery Powers Ukrainian Lights Amid War

His totaled Tesla showed up on the app — charging in rural Ukraine, a year after the accident.⁣ ⁣ Someone salvaged the battery. Now it's probably keeping the lights on during Russian blackouts. War repurposes everything. https://t.co/3W8ezKpCFR

By Jigar Shah
Taiwan Spends $600M Extra as LNG Prices Double
SocialMar 26, 2026

Taiwan Spends $600M Extra as LNG Prices Double

Taiwan spent an extra $600 million to secure LNG through June to replace lost Qatari supply 🇹🇼 💰 Taiwan’s Economic Minister said spot LNG prices are “about twice as high as long-term contract prices with Qatar” The island depends more on gas...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Liddell Shifts From Coal to 500MW Battery by 2026
SocialMar 26, 2026

Liddell Shifts From Coal to 500MW Battery by 2026

"The Resurrection of the Hunter: Liddell’s Transition from Coal Giant to Battery Powerhouse" The first 250 megawatt phase is currently being put through its paces, with the full 500 megawatt capacity expected to be commercially operational by June 2026. https://t.co/wi9ivAy4Ue

By Dez Blanchfield
India's 2025 CO2 Growth Slowest in 20 Years
SocialMar 26, 2026

India's 2025 CO2 Growth Slowest in 20 Years

NEW ANALYSIS: India's CO2 emissions in 2025 grew at slowest rate in more than two decades 🏭power CO2 down 3.8% ☀️record clean-energy growth 🚗oil demand only up 0.4% 🏗️steel/cement up 8/10% By CREA for CB https://t.co/PbsujsYFN9 https://t.co/GMaOhXfXzR

By Simon Evans
EVs Charge Cheaper than Petrol, Urging UK Renewable Push
SocialMar 26, 2026

EVs Charge Cheaper than Petrol, Urging UK Renewable Push

as gas and oil prices surge, I managed to charge up two EVs yesterday for far less than 1 litre of petrol (gasoline) 🙃 I hope the UK government follows Portugal and Spain and invests heavily in renewable energy https://t.co/9xuUvHpp9C

By Tom Warren
Heat Pump Owners Report High Satisfaction Across Canadian Winters
SocialMar 26, 2026

Heat Pump Owners Report High Satisfaction Across Canadian Winters

Time and time again surveys of heat pump owners show that the vast majority of people are happy with their heat pump. Here's data from Canada, a place known for its very warm winters. https://t.co/WzjQtktaUm https://t.co/rhY5uEnzZQ

By Jan Rosenow
Chile's Renewable Revolution: Wind & Solar Outpace Fossils
SocialMar 26, 2026

Chile's Renewable Revolution: Wind & Solar Outpace Fossils

In just over a decade, Chile went from no utility-scale wind or solar to more electricity from these sources than from all fossil fuels combined. 2000: wind+solar 0%, fossil fuels 45% 2025: wind+solar 36%, fossil fuels 28% https://t.co/sL9Igdp0rP

By Jan Rosenow
Floating Solar‑Aquaculture Needs Ecological, Economic Longevity
SocialMar 26, 2026

Floating Solar‑Aquaculture Needs Ecological, Economic Longevity

Floating solar combined with aquaculture is an interesting idea. Using the same surface for energy generation and food production sounds efficient. Less land use. Lower evaporation. Potentially better panel performance. But the concept also raises questions that are often overlooked. What happens to the...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
France Appoints Six Firms for PV Module Recycling
SocialMar 26, 2026

France Appoints Six Firms for PV Module Recycling

France selects six operators for PV module recycling capacity #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/h4W6IZISaO

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Robots Deploy 100 MW Solar on 1‑GW AES Project
SocialMar 26, 2026

Robots Deploy 100 MW Solar on 1‑GW AES Project

Robots install 100 MW of solar panels on 1-GW AES project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/twW6hPg4bg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Second‑life EV Batteries Power Data‑center Microgrid Expansion
SocialMar 26, 2026

Second‑life EV Batteries Power Data‑center Microgrid Expansion

Second-life EV batteries approved for data center microgrid expansion #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/5D6R4Ym6Xp

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
German PV Systems Surpass Expected Lifespan, Survey Shows
SocialMar 26, 2026

German PV Systems Surpass Expected Lifespan, Survey Shows

Survey reveals PV systems in Germany outperform lifespan expectations #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2T7RmNyjWe

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Snowy 2.0 Funds Near Depletion Amid Gas Plant Delays
SocialMar 26, 2026

Snowy 2.0 Funds Near Depletion Amid Gas Plant Delays

Snowy 2.0 budget to be exhausted in coming months, ratings agency says, as gas plant hit by new delays #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/5pKV23AbWA https://t.co/J4WxHGtyFw

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Nebraska Pushes Bill for Energy Storage, Data Centers
SocialMar 26, 2026

Nebraska Pushes Bill for Energy Storage, Data Centers

Nebraska advances energy storage and data centre-focused bill #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/BqundVHw3F

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Streamlining Solar Permits Could Save Homeowners Billions
SocialMar 26, 2026

Streamlining Solar Permits Could Save Homeowners Billions

Report: Cutting red tape in residential solar could save homeowners billions #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/eOPy0cAMlC

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Grid Batteries and Electrification Ease Gas Shortfall Concerns
SocialMar 25, 2026

Grid Batteries and Electrification Ease Gas Shortfall Concerns

Gas shortfall fears pushed out again as grid battery boom and electrification take fresh bite from demand #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/SIHv5tanVT https://t.co/F4npGu5RMq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Nine 2‑GW Batteries Shortlisted for Grid‑Stability Payments
SocialMar 25, 2026

Nine 2‑GW Batteries Shortlisted for Grid‑Stability Payments

Nine big batteries totalling 2 gigawatts shortlisted for payments to maintain “heartbeat” of the grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/slnOMLGd5j https://t.co/Ejwlk6zP7n

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Real‑time Optimization Transforms ERCOT Battery Storage Economics
SocialMar 25, 2026

Real‑time Optimization Transforms ERCOT Battery Storage Economics

ERCOT after RTC+B: How real-time optimisation is reshaping battery storage economics #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/0kTqm7fk8G

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
China’s Five-Year Plan Powers Climate Tech Future
SocialMar 25, 2026

China’s Five-Year Plan Powers Climate Tech Future

The Future of Climate Tech Can Be Found in China’s Five-Year Plan #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/0YxzoJfQrs https://t.co/aYIytbaebE

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
French Firm Pursues Approval for Australia's Biggest Solar BESS
SocialMar 25, 2026

French Firm Pursues Approval for Australia's Biggest Solar BESS

French developer seeks approval for Australia’s largest solar BESS #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2TN0iDGvRF

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Wind, Water, Solar Provide 30% of Global Power
SocialMar 25, 2026

Wind, Water, Solar Provide 30% of Global Power

30% of world's electricity came from WindWaterSolar 2024 8.11% wind, 14.33% hydro, 0.29% geo, 6.93% solar 16.2% of world pop has avg WWS generation 73% WWS by continent: S Am 57.8% Oceania 57.8 Europe 40.24 N Am 28.04 Asia 26.9 Africa 24.4 MidEast 4.9 https://t.co/KP3uii4BqI

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Crusoe Adopts Two Novel Batteries for AI Expansion
SocialMar 25, 2026

Crusoe Adopts Two Novel Batteries for AI Expansion

Crusoe taps not one but two novel battery technologies for AI buildout #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/hWHxKb2w9Z

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
EV Demand Will Outpace Mineral Constraints as Supply Improves
SocialMar 25, 2026

EV Demand Will Outpace Mineral Constraints as Supply Improves

⁣ ⁣ If you're running Indonesia or Nepal and BYD is offering you 100,000 EVs, you're going to buy 100,000 EVs.⁣ ⁣ The critical minerals concentration argument is real. But solar panels today use one-tenth the silver they did ten years ago. The EV...

By Jigar Shah
EDP, Linea, LRE Drive Midwest Solar Expansion
SocialMar 25, 2026

EDP, Linea, LRE Drive Midwest Solar Expansion

US MIDWEST ROUND-UP: EDP, Linea and LRE advance solar PV projects #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/pzFIf81vTU

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
2D Carbon Selenide Enables Competitive Sodium‑Ion Batteries
SocialMar 25, 2026

2D Carbon Selenide Enables Competitive Sodium‑Ion Batteries

2D carbon selenide offers route to competitive sodium-ion batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/deTW0kC8Qd

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Gas Crunch Could Spur Solar‑Battery Leap in Emerging Markets
SocialMar 25, 2026

Gas Crunch Could Spur Solar‑Battery Leap in Emerging Markets

Interesting debate here between JP Morgan's Michael Cembalest and @JigarShahDC on the latest Open Circuit episode. Will the global natural gas crunch accelerate solar + batteries in emerging markets that are considering deeper investments in LNG? Michael argues that comparisons people...

By Stephen Lacey
Global PV Equipment Market Set to Triple by 2035
SocialMar 25, 2026

Global PV Equipment Market Set to Triple by 2035

Global PV equipment market to grow over 2.5 times by 2035 – VDMA #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/YKvnSHtcFQ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Advait Greenergy Launches 30 MW Electrolyzer Plant in India
SocialMar 25, 2026

Advait Greenergy Launches 30 MW Electrolyzer Plant in India

Advait Greenergy opens 30 MW electrolyzer assembly facility in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/JI7ycDKt5B

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Trump Spends $1B to Block Energy Project Amid Crisis
SocialMar 25, 2026

Trump Spends $1B to Block Energy Project Amid Crisis

The Trump Administration is paying a billion dollars to stop a massive energy project in the middle of an energy crisis. Why? Because physics is Woke and real men burn stuff. Great piece by Paul Krugman. https://open.substack.com/pub/paulkrugman/p/the-war-on-wind-continues?r=59ujy&utm_medium=ios

By Gerald Butts
AI Power Demand: Estimates Vary, True Need Unclear
SocialMar 25, 2026

AI Power Demand: Estimates Vary, True Need Unclear

Data center developers are asking for 100,000 megawatts. ⁣ ⁣ Anthropic says they need 25,000 for training. NVIDIA says inference can run on 5 megawatt blocks that fit the existing grid.⁣ ⁣ So why is nobody answering the question of how much they actually...

By Jigar Shah