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Blockchain VPPs Pay EV Owners Instantly for Grid Support
SocialMar 25, 2026

Blockchain VPPs Pay EV Owners Instantly for Grid Support

Blockchain Virtual Power Plants Pay EV Owners Instantly Plenty of innovation coming to integrate EVs, solar, batteries (DERs) into power grids. Hope some of that innovation finds it way to Canada. https://youtu.be/DZ2baN_z8Sk

By Markham Hislop
Tesla Negotiating $2.9B Chinese Solar Equipment Deal
SocialMar 25, 2026

Tesla Negotiating $2.9B Chinese Solar Equipment Deal

Exclusive: Tesla in talks with Chinese firms to buy $2.9 billion worth of solar equipment, sources say No "overcapacity" here.... https://t.co/XUURdFhf32

By Paul Triolo
Refra Launches Water‑to‑water Heat Pump for Industry
SocialMar 25, 2026

Refra Launches Water‑to‑water Heat Pump for Industry

Refra debuts water-to-water heat pump for commercial, industrial use #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/DOFvMvsh0B

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Australia’s Oil Woes Stem From Electrification Gap
SocialMar 25, 2026

Australia’s Oil Woes Stem From Electrification Gap

Hormuz is a warning: Australia’s oil problem is its electrification gap #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/IBuXnLnaFX https://t.co/XV0KYGBPsG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Renewables Lower Electricity Prices; Fossil, Nuclear, Bioenergy Raise Them
SocialMar 25, 2026

Renewables Lower Electricity Prices; Fossil, Nuclear, Bioenergy Raise Them

Whereas more WindWaterSolar correlates with lower electricity prices worldwide, more fossil fuels, nuclear, and bioenergy each independently correlates with higher electricity prices.

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Waaree Launches $415M Solar Glass Plant, Expands Kotsons Stake
SocialMar 25, 2026

Waaree Launches $415M Solar Glass Plant, Expands Kotsons Stake

Waaree to build US$415 million solar glass plant, increases holding in Kotsons #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/B3eNdTAj3A

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Residential Solar Forecasts 33% Drop in 2026
SocialMar 25, 2026

US Residential Solar Forecasts 33% Drop in 2026

US residential solar set for 33% decline in 2026, says Roth Capital Partners #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CJZCEQ2xTK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Data Centers Power Up Grid with Self‑Generation, Flexible Connections
SocialMar 25, 2026

Data Centers Power Up Grid with Self‑Generation, Flexible Connections

Today on Volts: how can we get data centers hooked up without screwing over the grid or other ratepayers? Two of my favorite thinkers, Astrid Atkinson & Jesse Jenkins, lay out a new model whereby data centers bring some of...

By David Roberts (Volts)
Solar Sheep Grazing Beats Traditional Farm Benchmarks
SocialMar 25, 2026

Solar Sheep Grazing Beats Traditional Farm Benchmarks

Study finds solar sheep grazing business models outperform agricultural benchmarks #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Xhp7QpDsfD

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
India Signs Major Solar PPAs, Expands Coal Project
SocialMar 25, 2026

India Signs Major Solar PPAs, Expands Coal Project

INDIA ROUND-UP: Ceigall inks two PPAs, Adani completes 300MW of PV, Coal India backs 875MW project #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/DWLD23tIkf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
China's EV Export Boom Hides Domestic Industry Woes
SocialMar 25, 2026

China's EV Export Boom Hides Domestic Industry Woes

China’s EV export surge is masking a deeper problem at home. Read more and sign up to my newsletter here: https://t.co/sSMtOnd89z https://t.co/13bGOG2Ste

By Henry Sanderson
Renewables Hit Record 17% of US Power Mix
SocialMar 25, 2026

Renewables Hit Record 17% of US Power Mix

Solar PV and wind account for record 17% of US electricity generation in 2025 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/xnaKegeIZu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Germany’s Renewables Shatter 1993 4% Forecast
SocialMar 25, 2026

Germany’s Renewables Shatter 1993 4% Forecast

Incumbent German electricity suppliers said in 1993 that renewables could not provide more than 4% of electricity in the long run. In 2025, renewables provided 55.9% of Germany's electricity — 14 times the predicted ceiling. https://t.co/Nvkaob9qaQ

By Jan Rosenow
IRA 2.0 Aims to Reclaim U.S. Energy Leadership
SocialMar 25, 2026

IRA 2.0 Aims to Reclaim U.S. Energy Leadership

Envisioning IRA 2.0: Restoring U.S. energy leadership #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/B6WHdajskP https://t.co/O9yPqcH9HM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
EU NIS2 Overhauls Cybersecurity for PV Plant Operators
SocialMar 25, 2026

EU NIS2 Overhauls Cybersecurity for PV Plant Operators

How EU NIS2 is reshaping cybersecurity for PV plant operators #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/eSJkuEt6jK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Remote Solar Inspections Cut Time and Boost Safety
SocialMar 25, 2026

Remote Solar Inspections Cut Time and Boost Safety

Remote inspection of new residential solar saves time and can improve safety #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/ZX9BmJQz4P

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Europe Deploys Grid-Forming LDES‑Solar Hybrid Systems
SocialMar 25, 2026

Europe Deploys Grid-Forming LDES‑Solar Hybrid Systems

VIDEO: Grid-forming, LDES and solar hybrids in Europe, with Envision Energy’s Michael Koller #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/lI5Hanqa0Y

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
India Partners to Reach 2070 Net‑Zero, Shift to Clean Power
SocialMar 25, 2026

India Partners to Reach 2070 Net‑Zero, Shift to Clean Power

India's Net-Zero Vision: The partnership aligns with India's national goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 and transition to non-fossil fuel power.

By stock_n_trade
Democrats Unveil Draft Transmission Language Building on EPRA
SocialMar 25, 2026

Democrats Unveil Draft Transmission Language Building on EPRA

Scoop in ME: Democrats on the Senate Energy Committee led by @SenatorHick are floating draft transmission language in permitting talks that I exclusively obtained. It builds upon Manchin/Barrasso EPRA bill from last Congress, and it intended to be a market...

By Joshua Siegel
IRA Spurs 920 New Manufacturing Facilities Nationwide
SocialMar 25, 2026

IRA Spurs 920 New Manufacturing Facilities Nationwide

Like the Inflation Reduction Act that had 920 announced and under construction manufacturing facilities? https://t.co/3GozcfkM29

By Jigar Shah
Scotland Powers 175,000 Homes with Ocean Energy
SocialMar 25, 2026

Scotland Powers 175,000 Homes with Ocean Energy

Scotland Taps Ocean Power to Generate #CleanEnergy for 175,000 Homes by @wef #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy https://t.co/LuQGkC6cXQ

By Ron van Loon
Pexapark Secures 30 European PPAs, 2.2 GW in February
SocialMar 25, 2026

Pexapark Secures 30 European PPAs, 2.2 GW in February

Pexapark registers 30 European PPAs for 2.2 GW in February #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/pcVtquhtNr

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar Experts Discuss Microgrids and Repowering at NABCEP CE 2026
SocialMar 25, 2026

Solar Experts Discuss Microgrids and Repowering at NABCEP CE 2026

Solar professionals talk microgrids, repowering and more at NABCEP CE 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/NxnuHyAoYK https://t.co/SAEKV3G5L6

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ohio Halts Solar Farm Amid Fabricated Public Opposition
SocialMar 25, 2026

Ohio Halts Solar Farm Amid Fabricated Public Opposition

Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/3kdBeyciPR

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
XPrize Launches Competition to Boost Next‑gen Geothermal Innovation
SocialMar 25, 2026

XPrize Launches Competition to Boost Next‑gen Geothermal Innovation

XPrize competition to drive innovation for next-gen geothermal plants #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/bscd3v31tl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
India Faces Curtailment Risk for 35 GW Renewable Capacity
SocialMar 25, 2026

India Faces Curtailment Risk for 35 GW Renewable Capacity

India’s 35 GW renewable capacity at curtailment risk, warns Crisil Ratings #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CQA0FQ6Ni3

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
EPBC Act Adds 5.5 GWh Battery Storage Across Three States
SocialMar 25, 2026

EPBC Act Adds 5.5 GWh Battery Storage Across Three States

Australia’s EPBC Act pipeline swells with 5.5GWh of battery storage across three states #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/t9erSWr7w0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Molten Salt Solutions Secures Two New Buyers
SocialMar 25, 2026

Molten Salt Solutions Secures Two New Buyers

Fusion Materials Startup Molten Salt Solutions Lands Two New Buyers #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/RApjTJrt02 https://t.co/cadtHZH6xV

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Passivating Pinholes Boost TOPCon Solar Cell Efficiency
SocialMar 24, 2026

Passivating Pinholes Boost TOPCon Solar Cell Efficiency

Discovery of passivating pinholes in TOPCon solar cells paves the way for higher efficiencies #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/UWGzf5PaqJ https://t.co/BgyDRVIv7N

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Third‑Party Ownership Fuels New Residential Solar Wave
SocialMar 24, 2026

Third‑Party Ownership Fuels New Residential Solar Wave

Third-party ownership and strong market fundamentals drive ‘new shape of solar’ in US residential sector #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/wDeM7EO6pg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
State Launches Solar Sharer, Saves Households up to $1,000
SocialMar 24, 2026

State Launches Solar Sharer, Saves Households up to $1,000

State unveils its own “solar sharer” offer, promises bill savings of up to $1,000 a year #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/VVaDCepIwK https://t.co/gGDzsWox1U

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Robot “Bear” Boosts Solar Farm Safety and Efficiency
SocialMar 24, 2026

Robot “Bear” Boosts Solar Farm Safety and Efficiency

How a robot named Bear is making solar farm maintenance safer and more efficient #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/5z48f9XCz1 https://t.co/wNTefJNvMl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
K2 Systems Launches Elevated PV Mounts for Metal Roofs
SocialMar 24, 2026

K2 Systems Launches Elevated PV Mounts for Metal Roofs

K2 Systems unveils elevated PV mounting solution for metal roofs #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/LLYpL9TR0m

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Big Battery, CIS Winner Pursue Federal Green Approval
SocialMar 24, 2026

Big Battery, CIS Winner Pursue Federal Green Approval

Big battery and CIS contract-winner seeks federal green tick for construction #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/sPmVtg4Whe https://t.co/jCCcQu3DsG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Iceland Approves Solar‑Storage System for EV Charging
SocialMar 24, 2026

Iceland Approves Solar‑Storage System for EV Charging

Iceland’s utility commissions solar-plus-storage for EV charging #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/u0t3F82mzK https://t.co/MmyE39exHu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Kwinana Hydrogen Hub Advances as BP Project Stalls
SocialMar 24, 2026

Kwinana Hydrogen Hub Advances as BP Project Stalls

Key progress at new Kwinana hydrogen hub, as nearby bp project remains on pause #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/RpfqX2NvC1 https://t.co/dcw3EhMwzM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Italy Mandates Cybersecurity for Large Solar Installations
SocialMar 24, 2026

Italy Mandates Cybersecurity for Large Solar Installations

Italian solar sector gears up for cybersecurity regulations on PV systems over 100 kW #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/uHG0ChzaJN

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
RES to Manage Nala Renewables' 217MW Solar-Storage Portfolio
SocialMar 24, 2026

RES to Manage Nala Renewables' 217MW Solar-Storage Portfolio

RES Group to deliver asset management services at Nala Renewables’ 217MW solar-plus-storage portfolio #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/EivP3chmv8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Trump Proposes Paying Firms to Halt Offshore Wind
SocialMar 24, 2026

Trump Proposes Paying Firms to Halt Offshore Wind

Trump’s latest salvo to upend offshore wind: Pay firms not to build it @CanaryMediaInc https://t.co/Y1BfMOwTKb

By Eric Wesoff
Fox ESS Unveils 89.6% Efficient Home Storage System
SocialMar 24, 2026

Fox ESS Unveils 89.6% Efficient Home Storage System

Fox ESS presents residential storage system line with 89.6% round-trip efficiency #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/XYKiW8Y6OC

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Elevate Renewables to Build 600MWh New Jersey Battery Storage
SocialMar 24, 2026

Elevate Renewables to Build 600MWh New Jersey Battery Storage

Elevate Renewables developing 600MWh New Jersey BESS through state’s energy storage programme #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/VU9uoJjmEW

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Startup Races to Preserve Carbon Removal Expertise
SocialMar 24, 2026

Startup Races to Preserve Carbon Removal Expertise

Exclusive: The Startup Trying to Salvage Carbon Removal Know-How Before It’s Lost Forever #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/gTh4JpWiI6 https://t.co/JAVryXWCGE

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Google Secures PPAs for 400 MW Texas Solar Portfolio
SocialMar 24, 2026

Google Secures PPAs for 400 MW Texas Solar Portfolio

Google signs PPAs on 400-MW Texas solar project portfolio #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/7bViy4vPfL

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
TotalEnergies Accepts Trump’s $1 B Offshore Wind Exit Offer
SocialMar 24, 2026

TotalEnergies Accepts Trump’s $1 B Offshore Wind Exit Offer

TotalEnergies Takes Up Trump’s $1 Billion Offer to Exit Offshore Wind #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/ApY6rOsRWt https://t.co/bpgjbtpiDu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Inverter Cyber Attacks Surge Amid Expanding Solar Threats
SocialMar 24, 2026

Inverter Cyber Attacks Surge Amid Expanding Solar Threats

Solar cyber threats expand, but inverters still stay in the crosshairs #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/zoWwiHb0Db

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Grid‑forming BESS to Stabilize Australian Hyperscale Data Centers
SocialMar 24, 2026

Grid‑forming BESS to Stabilize Australian Hyperscale Data Centers

Grid-forming BESS set to stabilize Australia’s hyperscale data centers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/NMhr7SsJSJ https://t.co/wI37g0CtVc

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Unlock 40% Grid Capacity with Sensors and Batteries
SocialMar 24, 2026

Unlock 40% Grid Capacity with Sensors and Batteries

We measure the capacity of our transmission grid using a slide rule.⁣ ⁣ Modern sensors unlock 40% more capacity that's already there. Add batteries on both sides of the grid and you solve congestion at 90% less cost.⁣ ⁣ The tech has existed for...

By Jigar Shah
Aging Grid Threatens Security Amid Weather, Cyber Risks
SocialMar 24, 2026

Aging Grid Threatens Security Amid Weather, Cyber Risks

JPMorgan Chase & Co. says aging, run-down grid infrastructure now risks undermining security goals, with everything from extreme weather to cyberattacks posing a growing threat. https://t.co/7x2Dguwv4W

By Vox – Climate
Amazon, Lidl Team with UK to Boost Solar Panel Sales
SocialMar 24, 2026

Amazon, Lidl Team with UK to Boost Solar Panel Sales

Amazon and Lidl are working with the UK government to clear the way to sell plug-in solar panels for the first time. In response to the conflict in Iran, which sent fossil fuel prices soaring, the UK Department for Energy Security...

By Vox – Climate