Tor “SolarFred” Valenza

Tor “SolarFred” Valenza

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

Plug‑in DERs Could Ignite a Grid Revolution
SocialJun 3, 2026

Plug‑in DERs Could Ignite a Grid Revolution

Are plug-in DERs going to spark a grid revolution? #energysky -- via Volts/David Roberts: https://t.co/5J4ASESyyt https://t.co/bh716zTSmj

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Co‑located PV‑plus‑storage: The Ultimate Dispatchable Renewable
SocialJun 3, 2026

Co‑located PV‑plus‑storage: The Ultimate Dispatchable Renewable

Why co-located PV-plus-storage is the best dispatchable renewable energy source #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/9ogdrdcMSv

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Australian Utility Solar and Wind up 10% YoY
SocialJun 3, 2026

Australian Utility Solar and Wind up 10% YoY

Australian utility-scale solar and wind generation rises 10% year-on-year in May, says Rystad Energy #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/QXavv4cFRk

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
EU Greenlights Spain’s €9 Bn Capacity Market for Power
SocialJun 3, 2026

EU Greenlights Spain’s €9 Bn Capacity Market for Power

EU approves Spain’s €9 billion capacity market for generation, demand response and energy storage #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/vToHvpijDY

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Queensland's BESS Fleet Lifts Renewables Share to 79.5%
SocialJun 2, 2026

Queensland's BESS Fleet Lifts Renewables Share to 79.5%

Australia: Queensland BESS fleet pushes state to 79.5% renewables-plus-storage share #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/hWsuxjfYKT

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
1660 MWh Battery Hits Full Output, Faces Ownership Change
SocialJun 2, 2026

1660 MWh Battery Hits Full Output, Faces Ownership Change

New, 1660 MWh battery reaches full output, but it may soon have a new owner #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/915hT3McMX https://t.co/eCKXekgxNT

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Early Engagement and Partnerships Drive BESS Success
SocialJun 2, 2026

Early Engagement and Partnerships Drive BESS Success

Strategic procurement in a dynamic BESS market: The power of early engagement and strong partnerships #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ipnNTzr2JA

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Nextpower Sues GameChange over IP Breach Amid Rebrand
SocialJun 2, 2026

Nextpower Sues GameChange over IP Breach Amid Rebrand

Nextpower sues GameChange over IP breach as GameChange announces rebranding #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/wHO0eNr1LT

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Grenergy Secures 12‑Year Hybrid PPA for Chile’s Oasis De Atacama
SocialJun 1, 2026

Grenergy Secures 12‑Year Hybrid PPA for Chile’s Oasis De Atacama

Grenergy signs 12-year hybrid PPA for Oasis de Atacama phase in Chile #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/Jc5xNTUTjf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Register Now for Mayfield Renewables' Third Education Summit
SocialJun 1, 2026

Register Now for Mayfield Renewables' Third Education Summit

Registration now open for Mayfield Renewables’ third Education Summit #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/Dhe1DNYMlg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
SEG Solar Launches Third Texas Panel Assembly Plant
SocialJun 1, 2026

SEG Solar Launches Third Texas Panel Assembly Plant

SEG Solar is building a third solar panel assembly facility in Texas #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/FX2WQ0gaDx

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Shading Significantly Reduces Vehicle-Integrated Solar Output
SocialJun 1, 2026

Shading Significantly Reduces Vehicle-Integrated Solar Output

On-road tests show strong impact of shading on vehicle-integrated photovoltaics #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/eR79lOVxG7

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
World’s Most Efficient Silicon Solar Cell Hits 28.2%
SocialMay 31, 2026

World’s Most Efficient Silicon Solar Cell Hits 28.2%

JA Solar, Gold Stone Energy claim world’s highest efficiency for silicon solar cells with 28.2%-efficient back contact device #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/aICHkrmTbG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US BESS Updates: NeoVolta, Goshe, Frontier Power, Stella, Prevalon
SocialMay 31, 2026

US BESS Updates: NeoVolta, Goshe, Frontier Power, Stella, Prevalon

US ROUNDUP: BESS news from NeoVolta, Goshe, Frontier Power & Stella and Prevalon #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/7en96H9Pff

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Tunnel Back‑Contact Cell Hits 27% Efficiency, Reduces Silver
SocialMay 31, 2026

Tunnel Back‑Contact Cell Hits 27% Efficiency, Reduces Silver

DAS Solar, UNSW build tunnel back-contact solar cell with 27% efficiency, lower silver content #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/wA6fzbSZQT https://t.co/qDagh4DZd8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
High Fixed Network Charges Misfire on Batteries, Pricing, CER
SocialMay 30, 2026

High Fixed Network Charges Misfire on Batteries, Pricing, CER

Proposal for high fixed network charges is wrong on home batteries, dynamic pricing, and impact on CER #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/61fNTN5xuU https://t.co/cLZU6MoGVW

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
PJM Faces Urgent Future Planning Amid Massive Load Growth
SocialMay 30, 2026

PJM Faces Urgent Future Planning Amid Massive Load Growth

‘The urgency is real’: PJM considers its future amidst substantial load growth #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ZuucyeaeDR

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solutions to America's Rapidly Rising Electricity Prices
SocialMay 30, 2026

Solutions to America's Rapidly Rising Electricity Prices

How to Fix the Fastest-Rising Electricity Prices in the U.S. #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/IOvMJpfOg6 https://t.co/AnFR54hQ8r

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Fujiyama Power Launches 1.2 GW TOPCon Plant in India
SocialMay 30, 2026

Fujiyama Power Launches 1.2 GW TOPCon Plant in India

Fujiyama Power to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Spx1tSDLEq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Utility Fees Skew Rooftop Solar Price Signals
SocialMay 30, 2026

Utility Fees Skew Rooftop Solar Price Signals

Mandatory utility fees distort price signals for rooftop solar in the US #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/eNgRPJf7sf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
EBRD Funds €70M for Slovenian BESS Expansion
SocialMay 30, 2026

EBRD Funds €70M for Slovenian BESS Expansion

EBRD lends €70 million to Slovenian BESS developer across four countries #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/7OtvH6XpaH

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Singapore Researchers Achieve 19.7% Ultrathin TOPCon Cell
SocialMay 29, 2026

Singapore Researchers Achieve 19.7% Ultrathin TOPCon Cell

Singaporean scientists build 19.7%-efficient ultrathin ‘biPoly’ TOPCon solar cell #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/IKmZin3yXv https://t.co/Eclf6M6QX2

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Clean Electricity Needs Its Own Political Voice
SocialMay 29, 2026

Clean Electricity Needs Its Own Political Voice

Giving clean electricity a political voice of its own #energysky -- via Volts/David Roberts: https://t.co/Kt8U08XNmt https://t.co/wY0peay7wN

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
California Approves 3.2 GWh Battery Storage Under Fast-Track
SocialMay 29, 2026

California Approves 3.2 GWh Battery Storage Under Fast-Track

California Energy Commission approves 3.2GWh BESS project through Newsom’s accelerated permitting scheme #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/DfmDdVsSax

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Mexico Invites Renewable and Storage Projects Tied to CFE
SocialMay 29, 2026

Mexico Invites Renewable and Storage Projects Tied to CFE

Mexico launches call for renewable energy, storage projects linked to state utility CFE #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/L60bL8ns8p

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
India Reaches 32.9 GW Private‑PPA Solar Capacity
SocialMay 28, 2026

India Reaches 32.9 GW Private‑PPA Solar Capacity

India has now 32.9 GW of operational PV capacity under private PPAs #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/NExR7grqYe

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Australia Launches 2.5 GW Solar‑wind Tender with 12.5 GWh Storage
SocialMay 28, 2026

Australia Launches 2.5 GW Solar‑wind Tender with 12.5 GWh Storage

Australia opens tenders for 2.5 GW of solar and wind alongside 12.5 GWh of storage #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/v6cOyovO0b

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Matrix Renewables, SOLV Begin 457 MW Texas Solar Build
SocialMay 28, 2026

Matrix Renewables, SOLV Begin 457 MW Texas Solar Build

Matrix Renewables and SOLV start construction on 457-MW Texas solar project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/V38lll1Bfm

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
NextEnergy Secures $974M for New Solar-Storage Fund
SocialMay 28, 2026

NextEnergy Secures $974M for New Solar-Storage Fund

NextEnergy Capital closes $974 million for latest solar and storage fund #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/HLdwJuvq9f

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
State Locks In Three-Hour Free Power Savings
SocialMay 28, 2026

State Locks In Three-Hour Free Power Savings

Solar Sharer: State sees big savings for some consumers as locks in details of its “three hours of free power” offer #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/YGvh9pXmG6 https://t.co/s2wEkbxPKK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
MTA Debuts Scalable Air‑to‑Water Heat Pump
SocialMay 28, 2026

MTA Debuts Scalable Air‑to‑Water Heat Pump

MTA launches air-to-water heat pump with scalable architecture #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/FIOqW93Nq8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
China Launches First Space‑based Solar Power Experiments
SocialMay 27, 2026

China Launches First Space‑based Solar Power Experiments

China conducts first experiments for space-based solar power plants #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/NTpuOBCBf9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Poland's Coal Workers Shift to Stable Solar Jobs
SocialMay 27, 2026

Poland's Coal Workers Shift to Stable Solar Jobs

From coal to solar: A stable jobs transition for Poland #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/y0Mego7D9U https://t.co/BRU8RMMPzY

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve 50× Thickness Reduction
SocialMay 26, 2026

Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve 50× Thickness Reduction

Researchers develop perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional devices #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xWFRT0NW6Z

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
U.S. Clean Tech Growth Shown on Updated Renewable Dashboard
SocialMay 26, 2026

U.S. Clean Tech Growth Shown on Updated Renewable Dashboard

Environment America’s updated renewable energy dashboard reveals growth of clean technologies in the U.S. #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Ev1uCM29NX https://t.co/BRbDBwR6vI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Passive Bidding Generates $743K Monthly for Swanbank BESS
SocialMay 26, 2026

Passive Bidding Generates $743K Monthly for Swanbank BESS

Passive bidding strategy delivers AU$743,000 monthly revenue for Swanbank BESS in Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/lNg2ObOquO

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Dynamic Pricing Could Shave Gigawatts Off California Peaks
SocialMay 26, 2026

Dynamic Pricing Could Shave Gigawatts Off California Peaks

Solar-friendly dynamic pricing of electricity could cut California’s peak demand by several GW #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/RqQXuggcCk

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Renewable Energy Grows Double Digits During Trump's Second Term
SocialMay 26, 2026

Renewable Energy Grows Double Digits During Trump's Second Term

Renewable energy sees double-digit growth in Trump’s second term #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/sBFG2pWKir

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Fortescue Begins Building WA's Largest Solar PV Plant
SocialMay 26, 2026

Fortescue Begins Building WA's Largest Solar PV Plant

Fortescue starts construction on Western Australia’s ‘largest solar PV power plant’ #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/vEfQi7N5HT

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Oman Utility Secures 2.7 GW Wind‑solar‑storage PPA
SocialMay 25, 2026

Oman Utility Secures 2.7 GW Wind‑solar‑storage PPA

Oman power company signs 2.7 GW PPA for continuous wind-solar-storage project #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ataLed158X

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Community Battery Cuts Local Bills Through Storage-as-Service
SocialMay 25, 2026

Community Battery Cuts Local Bills Through Storage-as-Service

Network says new community battery will deliver cheaper bills to locals from storage as a service scheme #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/iIXOzphpcv https://t.co/ULLjERqzGB

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Chinese Giant Joins Massive Round‑the‑clock Solar‑storage Project
SocialMay 25, 2026

Chinese Giant Joins Massive Round‑the‑clock Solar‑storage Project

China giant joins list of suppliers to massive “round-the-clock” solar and battery storage project #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/oOMDzFja9G https://t.co/piX5TXMHnI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Spain, Denmark Eye €2/Kg Green Hydrogen Corridor
SocialMay 24, 2026

Spain, Denmark Eye €2/Kg Green Hydrogen Corridor

Spain, Denmark could develop European green hydrogen corridor for €2/kg by combining solar and offshore wind #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/PyTmbCO6RV

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US BESS Projects Accelerate with OCI, MN8, GridStor, Grenergy
SocialMay 23, 2026

US BESS Projects Accelerate with OCI, MN8, GridStor, Grenergy

US ROUNDUP: BESS project advancements from OCI Energy, MN8 Energy, GridStor, Grenergy #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/dkUdGhAbvd

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ireland's Hydrogen Cost Matches Morocco, Brazil
SocialMay 23, 2026

Ireland's Hydrogen Cost Matches Morocco, Brazil

The Hydrogen Stream: Ireland’s LCOH on par with Morocco, Brazil #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/RbrcmaN4dZ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
HY Solar Launches 670W TOPCon Modules, 24.8% Efficiency
SocialMay 23, 2026

HY Solar Launches 670W TOPCon Modules, 24.8% Efficiency

HY Solar unveils 670 W TOPCon modules with 24.8% efficiency #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/nQRZCAKJHC

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Home Battery Firm Leverages Australian Manufacturing Edge
SocialMay 23, 2026

Home Battery Firm Leverages Australian Manufacturing Edge

“Not just a call centre:” Home battery contender doubles down on Australia-made strengths #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/pIsypWlptK https://t.co/WKYIkH9aSI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Wind and Solar Surpass Gas in April Generation
SocialMay 22, 2026

Wind and Solar Surpass Gas in April Generation

Another first for renewables: Wind and solar outgenerate gas in April #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/6c62UYs5S5

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Advanced Inverters Can Keep Grid Pulsing Without Coal
SocialMay 22, 2026

Advanced Inverters Can Keep Grid Pulsing Without Coal

Sungrow says advanced inverter trials show they can provide heart-beat of the grid in absence of coal #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/LmEclphFIr https://t.co/qrFb9sue5i

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza