Tor “SolarFred” Valenza

Tor “SolarFred” Valenza

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Sigenergy IPO Raises HK$4.4 Bn on Hong Kong Exchange
SocialApr 19, 2026

Sigenergy IPO Raises HK$4.4 Bn on Hong Kong Exchange

Sigenergy lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raises HK$4.4 billion #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/zn1uol4IW8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
China Builds World's Largest PV‑CSP Hybrid Plant
SocialApr 19, 2026

China Builds World's Largest PV‑CSP Hybrid Plant

World’s largest PV-CSP plant under construction in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/fJTjiGTQmA https://t.co/Yl2K8gCI8K

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Startup Launches Affordable Plug‑In Home Heat Pump
SocialApr 19, 2026

US Startup Launches Affordable Plug‑In Home Heat Pump

U.S. startup debuts low-cost, plug-and-play indoor heat pump for residential use #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/gb8N1baGyA

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar PV Capex Projected to Hit $192/kW by 2050
SocialApr 18, 2026

Solar PV Capex Projected to Hit $192/kW by 2050

Solar PV Capex could fall to $192/kW by 2050 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AQ9uTK6EVs

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Akaysha Partners with Copenhagen Energy for German Mega‑scale Battery Storage
SocialApr 18, 2026

Akaysha Partners with Copenhagen Energy for German Mega‑scale Battery Storage

Akaysha inks deal with Copenhagen Energy for ‘mega-scale’ battery storage projects in Germany #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Mt14pSVfwS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Dust Storms Curb Southern Europe's Solar; Central Europe Leads
SocialApr 18, 2026

Dust Storms Curb Southern Europe's Solar; Central Europe Leads

Dust, storms drag southern European solar as central regions outperform in March #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/pP23TB8i4Y https://t.co/7XDZAUjEhK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Synergy Proposes 1GW Tathra Wind Farm with 500MW BESS
SocialApr 18, 2026

Synergy Proposes 1GW Tathra Wind Farm with 500MW BESS

Synergy submits 1GW Tathra Wind Farm with 500MW BESS to Australia’s EPBC Act #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Xa0MJI4rHz

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Kosol Energie Airlifts Solar Cells to Prevent Project Delays
SocialApr 18, 2026

Kosol Energie Airlifts Solar Cells to Prevent Project Delays

Kosol Energie airlifts solar cells to avoid delays #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/VEeqPtmnuh

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Puerto Rico Greenlights Aggregated Residential Storage Pilot
SocialApr 18, 2026

Puerto Rico Greenlights Aggregated Residential Storage Pilot

Puerto Rico approves aggregated residential energy storage motion from Tesla, Sunrun, and SunStrong #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/TI9aIg2i25

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Six Weeks Redefined the Global Energy Landscape
SocialApr 18, 2026

Six Weeks Redefined the Global Energy Landscape

The Six Weeks That Changed the Global Energy Economy #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/X0yljDlDR2 https://t.co/jb6qgak7hJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Switzerland Targets 40 GW Solar Capacity by 2050
SocialApr 18, 2026

Switzerland Targets 40 GW Solar Capacity by 2050

How Switzerland plans to integrate 40 GW of solar by 2050 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/FTMZflpQAl https://t.co/7z6NTyODb9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Toyo Targets Texas to Build Policy‑Proof Energy Supply Chain
SocialApr 18, 2026

Toyo Targets Texas to Build Policy‑Proof Energy Supply Chain

Toyo centres US efforts in Texas as it looks to build policy-proof supply chain #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/zAmfCJK0Da

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
California's Community Solar Bill Blocks New Projects
SocialApr 18, 2026

California's Community Solar Bill Blocks New Projects

California community solar proposal ‘virtually ensures’ no new projects #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/qcxE2RCSpl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar Specialist Expands with 27 New Projects After EnergySky Acquisition
SocialApr 18, 2026

Solar Specialist Expands with 27 New Projects After EnergySky Acquisition

Small solar and battery specialist adds another 27 projects as it buys up competitor #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/WAMH24iKIV https://t.co/PbgmeESrQB

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
IoT Advances Make Solar Water Cooling Commercially Viable
SocialApr 18, 2026

IoT Advances Make Solar Water Cooling Commercially Viable

Internet-of-Things could bring solar module water cooling closer to commercial viability #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2fLmWs7pqf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Wood & Co to Deploy 145MW BESS in Nordic Markets
SocialApr 18, 2026

Wood & Co to Deploy 145MW BESS in Nordic Markets

Investor Wood & Co engages partners to put 145MW of BESS into Nordic electricity markets #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ofG9ikzw83

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Battery Storage Surge Fuels Global Energy Security
SocialApr 17, 2026

Battery Storage Surge Fuels Global Energy Security

Stunning growth of battery storage puts it at centre of global energy security needs, for cars and for grids #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/JQDm2qARdW https://t.co/fJNmnFvMKY

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Researchers Achieve 24.3% Efficiency with Copper‑Contacted TOPCon Cell
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Researchers Achieve 24.3% Efficiency with Copper‑Contacted TOPCon Cell

U.S. scientists build copper-contacted TOPCon solar cell with 24.3% efficiency #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/GKPxxSeXDV https://t.co/iuc8RgVcJj

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Tighter FEOC Rules Heighten Solar Tax Credit Risks
SocialApr 17, 2026

Tighter FEOC Rules Heighten Solar Tax Credit Risks

Solar developers face high-stakes tax credit risks as FEOC rules tighten #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/8lZmxwH24k

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
BESS Attractiveness for M&A Explored at Energy Summit
SocialApr 17, 2026

BESS Attractiveness for M&A Explored at Energy Summit

VIDEO – Energy Storage Summit 2026: How attractive is BESS for M&A? #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/AAtsgcK6vP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
State Threatens to Intervene over EV Charging Tariffs
SocialApr 17, 2026

State Threatens to Intervene over EV Charging Tariffs

State to “step in” if regulator and network fail to remove EV charging “handbrakes and sort out tariffs #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/TnXmAWWV3C https://t.co/qdFWboEvmI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
New Tech Cuts Silver Use in TOPCon Cells Tenfold
SocialApr 17, 2026

New Tech Cuts Silver Use in TOPCon Cells Tenfold

New tech reduces silver use in TOPCon solar cells by a factor of 10 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/bWZdpaj0ge

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
PowerSecure Launches Solar‑storage Project for Wyoming Co‑op
SocialApr 17, 2026

PowerSecure Launches Solar‑storage Project for Wyoming Co‑op

PowerSecure to build solar and storage project for Wyoming utility co-op #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/vT09ge7jDo

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Battery Recycling Remains Complex, Even for Ascend Elements
SocialApr 17, 2026

Battery Recycling Remains Complex, Even for Ascend Elements

Battery recycling still isn’t easy. Just ask Ascend Elements. #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/M99v40PIwS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
China Dominates Cleantech Exports as Global Demand Surges
SocialApr 17, 2026

China Dominates Cleantech Exports as Global Demand Surges

China exports a ton of cleantech — and the world is poised to want more #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/ix8Q4s88pz

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Cincinnati Converts Former Landfill Into Solar Power Hub
SocialApr 17, 2026

Cincinnati Converts Former Landfill Into Solar Power Hub

Cincinnati to turn an old landfill site into a solar power producer #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/Hq0P5iTdG3

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Anker Solix Unveils 7 kWh Plug‑In Battery for Rooftop Solar
SocialApr 17, 2026

Anker Solix Unveils 7 kWh Plug‑In Battery for Rooftop Solar

Anker Solix launches 7 kWh plug-in battery targeting rooftop solar retrofits #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Pd8whB8AAq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar Asset Managers Highlight AI Solutions for System Losses
SocialApr 17, 2026

Solar Asset Managers Highlight AI Solutions for System Losses

Solar asset managers talk underperforming systems, catastrophic losses and AI at SAMNA 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/mcEfHXXqoF

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar Auctions Secure France; Corporate PPAs Stay Secondary
SocialApr 17, 2026

Solar Auctions Secure France; Corporate PPAs Stay Secondary

Solar auctions to provide security in France as corporate PPAs remain second choice #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/vaWc2axqLa

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Data Center Power Costs Match Global Solar Investment
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data Center Power Costs Match Global Solar Investment

Data center energy spend rivals global solar investment #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AP1fAC257n

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Kiwa PVEL Revises Testing to Curb Solar Failures
SocialApr 17, 2026

Kiwa PVEL Revises Testing to Curb Solar Failures

Kiwa PVEL updates solar module testing protocols to address field failures #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/DcofZeEPv1

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Singapore Adds 504 MW Solar Capacity in 2025
SocialApr 17, 2026

Singapore Adds 504 MW Solar Capacity in 2025

Singapore installs 504 MW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/S0cx3XfOSF https://t.co/fZLScUnC77

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
UK Greenlights Record 800 MW Solar Despite Opposition
SocialApr 17, 2026

UK Greenlights Record 800 MW Solar Despite Opposition

UK government approves record 800 MW solar plant over local opposition #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ckn5YEaTbJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Maine Poised to Veto First Statewide Data Center Ban
SocialApr 17, 2026

Maine Poised to Veto First Statewide Data Center Ban

Will Maine Veto the First State-Wide Data Center Ban? #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/viJay8jkWW https://t.co/0mviuwfCSG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
IPad LiDAR Speeds up Solar Design with Forge Platform
SocialApr 17, 2026

IPad LiDAR Speeds up Solar Design with Forge Platform

Forge software platform uses iPad LiDAR scanning for quick solar design proposals #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/uKzl8tix3m

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Data Center Transmission Battles Just Beginning
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data Center Transmission Battles Just Beginning

The Data Center Transmission Brawls Are Just Getting Started #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/Ujh0ScdpO1 https://t.co/LleEgU4X4v

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Negative Electricity Prices Resurface in France and Germany
SocialApr 17, 2026

Negative Electricity Prices Resurface in France and Germany

Negative electricity prices return to France, Germany #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/XO7eBWX6Nn https://t.co/0TW2dipTGo

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Trump Administration Worsens Federal Biofuel Policy
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trump Administration Worsens Federal Biofuel Policy

Federal policy on biofuels goes from bad to worse under Trump #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/gRNVDStbTc

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Data Centre Battery Storage Set to Surge in Australia
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data Centre Battery Storage Set to Surge in Australia

VIDEO: ‘It’s going to massively scale here’: Fluence chief predicts data centre battery storage slingshot in Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/9QY8CG1q3S

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Labor Considers Tax Break for Affordable Rental Hot Water
SocialApr 17, 2026

Labor Considers Tax Break for Affordable Rental Hot Water

Budget test: Will Labor back a tax break to deliver cheap hot water to rentals? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/3uDxKxxCCA https://t.co/148eDaApCO

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Amazon Secures Solar‑plus‑storage PPAs for Australian AI Growth
SocialApr 17, 2026

Amazon Secures Solar‑plus‑storage PPAs for Australian AI Growth

Amazon signs first solar-plus-storage PPAs in Australia to power AI expansion #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/UIJ2nW3cQw

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US BESS Degradation Optimism Collides With Real‑World Data
SocialApr 17, 2026

US BESS Degradation Optimism Collides With Real‑World Data

‘Unfettered optimism’ on US BESS degradation hits wall of operational reality #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/1hcRyBak6s

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
New England’s Grid Batteries Finally Accelerating
SocialApr 16, 2026

New England’s Grid Batteries Finally Accelerating

Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New England #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/gp9MRV65Yf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar PPA Prices Drop in Europe, Climb in North America
SocialApr 16, 2026

Solar PPA Prices Drop in Europe, Climb in North America

Solar PPA prices in Q1 2026 fall in Europe, rise in North America #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/JXT68e55VS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Governance and Decision‑Making Drive Green Energy Transition
SocialApr 16, 2026

Governance and Decision‑Making Drive Green Energy Transition

Power dynamics: Why governance, and how we make decisions, is central to the green energy transition #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/35nw4gv7m9 https://t.co/ttrTgEvXsp

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Australia's Rooftop Solar Surges Amid Battery Boom
SocialApr 16, 2026

Australia's Rooftop Solar Surges Amid Battery Boom

Australia rooftop PV hits record as battery rush accelerates #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/HeRwktkBBJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
DOE Proposes 52% Cut to Rocky Mountain Lab
SocialApr 16, 2026

DOE Proposes 52% Cut to Rocky Mountain Lab

Trump DOE proposes 52% budget cut for National Laboratory of the Rockies #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/apWY6g2TVV

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Australian Solar Portfolio Sale Requires Battery Storage Upgrade
SocialApr 16, 2026

Australian Solar Portfolio Sale Requires Battery Storage Upgrade

Australia solar portfolio marked for sale this year, but will likely need to add battery storage #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/tIR8zs9tcj https://t.co/a65FoB05Iq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Rye Development Pushes 2,128 MWh Pumped Hydro at Ex‑coal Site
SocialApr 16, 2026

Rye Development Pushes 2,128 MWh Pumped Hydro at Ex‑coal Site

Rye Development advances 2,128MWh pumped hydro project at former Kentucky coal mine #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Nv3TOPGpLY

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza