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Social•Feb 21, 2026
Hot, Dry 2026 Boosts Australian Solar Amid Fires
Hot, dry start to 2026 lifts Australian PV, despite fires and monsoon losses #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/thgmhFkK3v https://t.co/CQA7F9yadu
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Supercomputers Accelerate Sodium‑Ion Battery Research
World’s fastest supercomputers probing future of sodium-ion batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/pSiSoBZ3Rd https://t.co/t3Yi3JRnKE
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 21, 2026
REC Solar Launches 3.3 MW Rooftop Array for Self‑consumption
REC Solar prepares to start 3.3 MW rooftop solar array for self-consumption #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/dItr2PAb9z
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Opaque Energy Planning Threatens Future Power Reliability
Without transparent energy planning, the lights could go out #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/JvoB26DZPJ
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 21, 2026
NRG Acquires New York’s Largest Fossil Power Plant
Scoop: NRG Buys New York’s Biggest Fossil Fueled Power Plant #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/HYXV78yUOY https://t.co/YML0FTvZNJ
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Sodium‑ion Challenges Li‑ion in Portable Power
Can sodium-ion beat Li-ion in portable power? Bluetti Pioneer Na gives it a try #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/re2fBBTBK4
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 21, 2026
California CCAs Add Long‑Duration Storage; PowerSecure Expands NM Microgrids
US Roundup: California CCAs secure LDES from Hydrostor, ESS Inc. iron-salt acquisition, PowerSecure microgrids enhance New Mexico grid #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/dyz2jlxjNK
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Longi Achieves 27.25% Efficiency with Back‑Contact Cells
Longi builds 27.25%-efficient back-contact solar cells with high-resistivity wafers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/a2j2Y1XWho
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
2026 Energy Storage Report Highlights Grid-Forming, Safety, Bankability
The Energy Storage Report 2026 out now: grid-forming, fire safety, bankability and more #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/yxP28eVG91
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
NextPower Supplies Steel Frames for JinkoSolar Florida Plant
Nextpower supply steel frames for JinkoSolar factory in Florida #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/DI2iUubaD0
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
660 MWh Solar‑Storage Project Secures Funding in South Africa
Private 660 MWh solar-storage project closes financing in South Africa #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/RQbdGDxQdi
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Intersolar 2026 Highlights Policy Debates and New Products
More policy questions, new products appear at Intersolar 2026 #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/prX0r3YBOS
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Australia’s Grid-Scale BESS Market Becomes Megawatt Competition
‘Each megawatt will be competing’: Wärtsilä on Australia’s evolving grid-scale BESS market #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/w4JnKuzvQD
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Grid Battery Installations Hit Record High in 2025
Chart: Grid battery installations soared to a new high in 2025 #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/EOxZj7iIvM
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Australian Battery Startup Secures Strategic Investment for Manufacturing
Australian home battery upstart banks “strategic investment” towards manufacturing plans #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/MX0KJ8kVOG https://t.co/f1plFHvyPn
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Philippines Targets 25 GW Renewable Auction by 2035
Philippines to auction 25 GW of renewables by 2035 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2ctkf8aO3A
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Azimuth Orientation Boosts Saudi PV Power Output
The impact of azimuth angles on PV power production in Saudi Arabia #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/t1PlCU2MUX
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Iowa House to Vote on Community Solar Bill
Iowa House of Representatives set to vote on community solar bill #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/VhUrHU42wr
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
India Sets Record with 36.6 GW Solar Installations in 2025
India installs record 36.6 GW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/9Ku0Ctbt1a
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
GM Energy Explores Leasing Residential Batteries, Bidirectional EV Chargers
GM Energy open to idea of leasing residential batteries, bidirectional EV chargers #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/fF8I6yod6P
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
NSW Orders ASL to Launch 2033‑34 Firming Tender
Australia’s NSW directs ASL to deliver firming tender for 2033-34 capacity shortfall #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/quhWxiedz6
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Solar and Batteries Keep Texas Lights On During Storms
How solar and batteries help keep lights on during Texas winter storms #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/5axxvNAZbV
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Land Slope Crucial for Agrivoltaics Feasibility
The impact of land slope on agrivoltaics feasibility #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1dyekySen9 https://t.co/mWobgzJS84
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
AI Meets Energy: Threat or Smart Decentralized Grid?
AI + energy: the monster child of Origin and Facebook? Or a smart, decentralised grid? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/McuXZpgKBG https://t.co/ocHZceR4p4
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
ProEnergy and OpenSolar Launch Distributor Inventory Platform
ProEnergy Supply, OpenSolar partner on distributor inventory platform #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/nIVR6ZGZhz
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
State Launches $50M CopperString Community Benefits Fund
Transmission “legacy:” State launches $50m CopperString community benefits fund #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/weTwWmtyUm https://t.co/D29AYgcZJx
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Assessing the Future Viability of Virtual Power Plants
Will Virtual Power Plants Ever Really Be a Thing? #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/dcAFkIKHrx https://t.co/KJjvjkI94m
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
PV Yield Measurements Achieve 0.15% Uncertainty
Fraunhofer ISE, PTB report just 0.15% uncertainty in PV module yield measurements #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ciKzGySvHh https://t.co/EC74qdInx6
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Base Power Enters Regulated Utility Energy Storage Market
Base Power takes first step into distributed energy storage market for regulated utilities #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/a4LRie1NmE
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
AEMC May Be Right on Fixed Network Costs
Could the AEMC be “kinda right” about fixed network costs? Late submission lobs curveball into debate #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/M5UcGqLiiu https://t.co/EAQf6ckk0b
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Europe's Energy Storage GWh Investments Surge This Week
Gigawatt-hours of investments, tolls, optimisation and platform financing across Europe this week #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ypYzZ8xa8y
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
A Decade of Solar Growth Celebrated by SEIA President
Solar Energy Industries Association president reflects on decade of progress #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/tbHnPi0r3A https://t.co/0nNhikDzH0
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
SALD Unveils Large‑Area Sheet‑to‑Sheet Perovskite Tool
SALD launches large area sheet-to-sheet tool for perovskite solar pilot lines #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1T4zFQX3n4 https://t.co/XXG8fpaR0N
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Duke Energy Thermostat Control Works for Me
I let Duke Energy control my thermostat. I don’t regret it. #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/LfzMpD9SLF
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Jupiter International Doubles Indian Solar Capacity to 2 GW
Jupiter International doubles solar cell manufacturing capacity to 2 GW in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/N7yACehDbe
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Interstate Objectors Push Independent Review of NSW Battery
Another NSW battery sent for independent review by interstate and long-distance objectors #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/4Yc1aJjiuA https://t.co/QBPyuoR6kC
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
UL Solutions Sets New Solar Inverter Cybersecurity Standard
UL Solutions develops new standard for solar inverter cybersecurity #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/TvHlobdGEg
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Octopus Expands US Portfolio with California Solar-Storage Acquisition
Octopus acquires California solar-plus-storage project as part of US$1 billion investment #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/Cv3DZMxKvt
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Battery Storage Ushers in European Energy Resilience
Battery storage can help establish a new era of European energy resilience #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/H4SPIjSkjN
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
NREL Measures UV Degradation in TOPCon Solar Cells
NREL researchers quantify UV-induced degradation levels in TOPCon solar cells #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/xLGnfYrybS
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Australia Adds 4.9 GWh Batteries in 2025, Equalling 2017
Australia commissions 4.9GWh of grid-scale batteries in 2025, matching entire 2017-2024 output #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/xEhWE79UGs
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 18, 2026
High‑Voltage DC Cuts AI Data Center Costs
High-voltage DC design targets AI data center costs #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xe594PCmhP
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Solid‑state Batteries Outshine Li‑ion, Na‑ion Safety
Comparing safety profiles of lithium-ion, sodium-ion and solid-state batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2EDdejzvGR
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Fortescue's Repeating Solar Tracker Model Boosts Pilbara Innovation
“Tracker, panel, rinse, repeat:” How Fortescue is driving solar innovation in the Pilbara #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/t0Jovxaw7c https://t.co/NwSYabiAHC
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza