Tor “SolarFred” Valenza

Tor “SolarFred” Valenza

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Solar marketing leader; rooftop solar, distributed energy, and clean power advocacy.

Prioritize Data Drops Over Voltage Drops in Energy
SocialJun 18, 2026

Prioritize Data Drops Over Voltage Drops in Energy

Before you worry about voltage drops – worry about data drops #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/PPGJ3aOHfl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
PV Research Leader Secures Arena Funding for Ultra‑Low‑Cost Solar
SocialJun 18, 2026

PV Research Leader Secures Arena Funding for Ultra‑Low‑Cost Solar

PV research powerhouse wins fresh Arena funding to pursue ultra-low cost solar #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/r6pG2T17YT https://t.co/jS0W6LTgy9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
CleanChoice Energy Expands Into Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
SocialJun 18, 2026

CleanChoice Energy Expands Into Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island

CleanChoice Energy expands to Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/uRrvcIEqa8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Fossil Fuel Use Must Halve by 2035 to Prevent Disaster
SocialJun 17, 2026

Fossil Fuel Use Must Halve by 2035 to Prevent Disaster

“Pouring oil on climate fire:” Global fossil fuel use must halve by 2035 to avoid catastrophic climate damage #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/TKI8l1JT9S https://t.co/B31RCImSuj

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Backyard Energy Guzzlers Could Boost Australia’s Grid
SocialJun 17, 2026

Backyard Energy Guzzlers Could Boost Australia’s Grid

SwitchedOn podcast: The hidden energy guzzler in Australian backyards – and how it could help the grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/jMOVMonljH

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Carbon Refinery Turns CO₂ Into Concrete Building Material
SocialJun 17, 2026

Carbon Refinery Turns CO₂ Into Concrete Building Material

First of a kind “carbon refinery” seeks to embed greenhouse gases in concrete and other building materials #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/pzn3imityL https://t.co/aP8fTKwwE9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Cypress Creek Secures $3.5B for Largest US BESS
SocialJun 17, 2026

Cypress Creek Secures $3.5B for Largest US BESS

US Roundup: Virginia’s biggest standalone BESS, Cypress Creek raises US$3.5 billion and Kore sells mobile battery business #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/XKlOT6oeP8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
MPC Starts Commissioning 66.1MW Guatemala Solar Project
SocialJun 16, 2026

MPC Starts Commissioning 66.1MW Guatemala Solar Project

MPC begins testing and commissioning work at 66.1MW Guatemala solar PV project #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/t1DFhTORii

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Verogy Converts Four Landfills Into Solar Farms
SocialJun 16, 2026

Verogy Converts Four Landfills Into Solar Farms

Verogy is turning 4 municipal landfills into solar projects #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/hEapw8rPc2

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
State Green Bank Funds Four Large Batteries to Replace Coal
SocialJun 16, 2026

State Green Bank Funds Four Large Batteries to Replace Coal

State green bank backs four new big batteries in first investment to fill gaps from coal exit #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/hQVbl7k8BC https://t.co/DweuOK2uX3

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Mixing FEOC and Non-FEOC Modules Saves Millions
SocialJun 16, 2026

Mixing FEOC and Non-FEOC Modules Saves Millions

Blending FEOC and non-FEOC modules: The design choice worth millions to your solar project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/gp3GUeOkwE

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Long‑duration Storage Can Break APAC Data‑center Fossil Fuel Reliance
SocialJun 16, 2026

Long‑duration Storage Can Break APAC Data‑center Fossil Fuel Reliance

APAC data centres risk a fossil fuel dependency long-duration energy storage can help end #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/YBWy7Jsaow

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Cobalt Power Systems Finishes Landmark‑view Solar Project
SocialJun 15, 2026

Cobalt Power Systems Finishes Landmark‑view Solar Project

Cobalt Power Systems completes solar project overlooking San Francisco landmark #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/MrNpAs2GLU

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar and Wind Face Trump’s Tax Credit Maze
SocialJun 15, 2026

Solar and Wind Face Trump’s Tax Credit Maze

Solar and wind try to navigate Trump’s obstacle course for tax credits #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/psgNxuLIuq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
RWE Launches Australia’s First 8‑hour Battery Storage
SocialJun 14, 2026

RWE Launches Australia’s First 8‑hour Battery Storage

RWE officially opens Australia’s first 8-hour battery storage system #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/PSgLmmI9Ah

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Europe Faces New Dependencies in Global Battery Supply
SocialJun 13, 2026

Europe Faces New Dependencies in Global Battery Supply

Europe is ‘walking into new dependencies’ in global battery supply chain #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/9CvyXjgTd0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
BESS Beats PV in Expo Space, 97 GWh Deals Signed
SocialJun 13, 2026

BESS Beats PV in Expo Space, 97 GWh Deals Signed

SNEC 2026: BESS overtakes PV modules in expo floor space, more than 97GWh of deals signed #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/flMUgY2crG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Household Batteries Reveal Early Flexibility Potential
SocialJun 13, 2026

Household Batteries Reveal Early Flexibility Potential

The quiet battery: What household batteries reveal about flexibility before full orchestration #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/0ZIGi7AUCx https://t.co/QM3HhzI11l

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Utility Plans 8‑12‑hour Storage After 4‑hour Battery Success
SocialJun 13, 2026

Utility Plans 8‑12‑hour Storage After 4‑hour Battery Success

State utility eyes 8-12 hour energy storage investment after “standout” success of four-hour big battery #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/HXxDbrebYh https://t.co/HIiGVDoxFW

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Heatwave Doubles Quarterly Energy Prices Amid Battery Shortage
SocialJun 12, 2026

Heatwave Doubles Quarterly Energy Prices Amid Battery Shortage

Depleted batteries and very expensive gas: How a two-day heatwave caused near doubling of quarterly prices #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/8xYjQSOQrR https://t.co/AoniVnNlD9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US
SocialJun 12, 2026

US

US ROUNDUP: EDP 800MWh Arizona project, Pathway targets SPP & MISO, Waymo second-life partnership #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/TEkqzWzLff

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Telstra Contracts Power Two New Solar Farms Across States
SocialJun 12, 2026

Telstra Contracts Power Two New Solar Farms Across States

Two Telstra-contracted solar farms power up in two separate states #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/thX72xC05I https://t.co/TJuWcnHKOi

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Hawaii University Targets Full Solar Power Portfolio
SocialJun 12, 2026

Hawaii University Targets Full Solar Power Portfolio

Second project portfolio should take Hawaii university 100% solar-powered #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/9MnWlX8fAM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Chile's President Opens 3.5 GWh Solar‑Storage Facility
SocialJun 11, 2026

Chile's President Opens 3.5 GWh Solar‑Storage Facility

Chile’s president attends inauguration of 3.5GWh BESS at Grenergy’s Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage complex   #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/7OgPTGsRqD

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Eskom Creates Unit to Meet South Africa's Renewables Goals
SocialJun 11, 2026

Eskom Creates Unit to Meet South Africa's Renewables Goals

Eskom launches new unit to deliver South Africa’s renewables targets #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/rlFEQCOODS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar Powers Record‑breaking, Accelerating Electricity Generation Shift
SocialJun 11, 2026

Solar Powers Record‑breaking, Accelerating Electricity Generation Shift

Solar is already creating the fastest shift in electricity generation in history – and it is still accelerating. #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/6xKqQPQIZp https://t.co/7lrMK0spSo

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Australia's First Rapid‑Charge 8‑Hour Battery Unveiled
SocialJun 11, 2026

Australia's First Rapid‑Charge 8‑Hour Battery Unveiled

“The only one in Australia:” First of its kind eight-hour battery with rapid charging formally opened #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/etizJUvzeE https://t.co/xbhihJDelf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
EU Approves €23bn Aid for Italy's 37GW Renewable Expansion
SocialJun 10, 2026

EU Approves €23bn Aid for Italy's 37GW Renewable Expansion

EC clears €23 billion Italian state aid package for 37GW renewable energy buildout #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/fY2UvMzKTQ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
EDP Renewables Launches 200 MW Arizona Storage Plant
SocialJun 10, 2026

EDP Renewables Launches 200 MW Arizona Storage Plant

EDP Renewables commissions 200-MW standalone Arizona energy storage project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/QVQDSZOLMy

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
CATL, Rolls‑Royce, Fluence Win Northern Europe BESS Contracts
SocialJun 10, 2026

CATL, Rolls‑Royce, Fluence Win Northern Europe BESS Contracts

CATL, Rolls-Royce & Fluence secure Northern Europe, Poland BESS supply deals #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/8vUqm5oz5v

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Batteries Redefine Grid Operations and Planning Blueprint
SocialJun 9, 2026

Batteries Redefine Grid Operations and Planning Blueprint

Big and small batteries “fundamentally changing” the grid, and its planning blueprint, says AEMO boss #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Lrm8KebY7r https://t.co/95VohCDmq2

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Coal Plant Boiler Explodes During Demolition
SocialJun 9, 2026

Coal Plant Boiler Explodes During Demolition

Another boiler demolished at shuttered coal power plant in spectacular explosion #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/SBHY3rnEya https://t.co/Zcn1i1gANU

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
QCells Plant Doubles U.S. Solar Cell Capacity
SocialJun 9, 2026

QCells Plant Doubles U.S. Solar Cell Capacity

New QCells plant doubles current US capacity to make solar cells #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/dRsucsKzEB

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ensuring Reliable PV Modules for America's Energy Future
SocialJun 9, 2026

Ensuring Reliable PV Modules for America's Energy Future

Meeting America’s energy challenge: PV module supply, quality and reliability in focus at PV ModuleTech USA 2026 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/N0TThzEcV1

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Meridian Energy Secures Draft Approval for 545 GWh Hydro Storage
SocialJun 9, 2026

Meridian Energy Secures Draft Approval for 545 GWh Hydro Storage

New Zealand’s Meridian Energy wins draft approval to access 545GWh of contingent hydro storage #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/nODH27bxMG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Suniva Merges with NY Installer SUNation.
SocialJun 8, 2026

Suniva Merges with NY Installer SUNation.

Suniva to merge with popular NY solar installer SUNation #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/Df1z4wlVOz

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Court Strikes Down Trump’s Solar, Wind Tax Credit Limits
SocialJun 8, 2026

Court Strikes Down Trump’s Solar, Wind Tax Credit Limits

Federal Court Tosses Out Trump’s Limits on Solar and Wind Tax Credits #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/JPrZDX53QP https://t.co/ln4Odu4O4E

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
TOYO Launches 1.5GW US HJT Line After Ethiopia Outage
SocialJun 8, 2026

TOYO Launches 1.5GW US HJT Line After Ethiopia Outage

TOYO announces 1.5GW US HJT cell line weeks after AD/CVD hits Ethiopia factory #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/XGimL67tYb

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Grid Batteries Bring California Near 24/7 Clean Power
SocialJun 8, 2026

Grid Batteries Bring California Near 24/7 Clean Power

Pioneering grid battery nudges California closer to 24/7 clean energy #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/HnlMdqf2hn

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Transformer Repair Restores Australia's Largest Battery to Full Capacity
SocialJun 6, 2026

Transformer Repair Restores Australia's Largest Battery to Full Capacity

Transformer repair allows Australia’s most powerful battery to reach full storage capacity #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Ya9kx5djUk https://t.co/AwBtXJjPIi

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Inheritance Tax May Curb Germany's Ground‑mounted PV Expansion
SocialJun 5, 2026

Inheritance Tax May Curb Germany's Ground‑mounted PV Expansion

Germany’s inheritance tax rules could slow growth of ground-mounted PV on agricultural land #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/Q3zxyO9E9s

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Europe Must Back Long‑duration Storage for Energy Security
SocialJun 5, 2026

Europe Must Back Long‑duration Storage for Energy Security

Europe must support role of long-duration energy storage in electrification, security and competitiveness, trade groups say #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/VdyP90giRB

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Cooperative Robots Constructing Australia's New Solar Farms
SocialJun 5, 2026

Cooperative Robots Constructing Australia's New Solar Farms

Remote control robots that talk to each other are building solar farms in Australia #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/VyPKwSRMmN https://t.co/zWSs2ZSsY2

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
State Allocates $17.8M for Solar and Battery Recycling
SocialJun 4, 2026

State Allocates $17.8M for Solar and Battery Recycling

Solar recycling: State tips $17.8 million into waste PV and battery collection, processing #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Vq1PGVMlzi https://t.co/8FKWsmMZlC

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
10‑Hour Battery Project Receives Final Approval
SocialJun 4, 2026

10‑Hour Battery Project Receives Final Approval

Contested big battery with up to 10 hours of storage gets final green light #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/78kUnR9h4T https://t.co/S2Cb5qx5v4

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Snowy 2.0 Costs Set to Skyrocket, Market Prepares
SocialJun 4, 2026

Snowy 2.0 Costs Set to Skyrocket, Market Prepares

Snowy preps market for very big blowout in Snowy 2.0 costs, with response to a question no one is asking #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/pVKRsQWFVC https://t.co/xcz9eiX4Ei

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Solar Future Hinges on Manufacturing Scale‑Up
SocialJun 4, 2026

US Solar Future Hinges on Manufacturing Scale‑Up

Beyond modules: why US solar’s future depends on upstream manufacturing scale-up #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/ojGD7lzyLp

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
T1 Energy Acquires KORE Power to Expand Storage
SocialJun 4, 2026

T1 Energy Acquires KORE Power to Expand Storage

T1 Energy to buy energy storage brand KORE Power #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/MtS7xPSpq7

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
RETC Report Flags Serious Solar Panel Performance Problems
SocialJun 4, 2026

RETC Report Flags Serious Solar Panel Performance Problems

RETC solar panel report shows troubling performance issues #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/XaTadYgxiG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza