Tor “SolarFred” Valenza

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Ohio’s “Green” Steel Project Reverts to Coal
SocialMar 25, 2026

Ohio’s “Green” Steel Project Reverts to Coal

What’s next for Ohio’s former green steel project? More coal, it seems. #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/d2dQ9i4G6T

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Advait Greenergy Launches 30 MW Electrolyzer Plant in India
SocialMar 25, 2026

Advait Greenergy Launches 30 MW Electrolyzer Plant in India

Advait Greenergy opens 30 MW electrolyzer assembly facility in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/JI7ycDKt5B

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Silver Stabilizes Above $70 per Ounce
SocialMar 24, 2026

Silver Stabilizes Above $70 per Ounce

Silver prices find new floor around $70 an ounce #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/uxezjzwLQq

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
Argentina Launches BESS Tender, Heralds New Energy Era
SocialMar 24, 2026

Argentina Launches BESS Tender, Heralds New Energy Era

Exclusive interview: Argentina’s Energy Secretary on BESS tender and new era for country’s energy sector #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/WuwKJsoyeP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Global Solar Stories: Iran, Oregon, Balcony Installations
SocialMar 24, 2026

Global Solar Stories: Iran, Oregon, Balcony Installations

Volts community thread #28: Iran, Bend OR, balcony solar & more #energysky -- via Volts/David Roberts: https://t.co/KuPKbRqZOY https://t.co/Gg0SY1UgTm

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Rising Pressure to Boost Energy Efficiency for Household Resilience
SocialMar 24, 2026

Rising Pressure to Boost Energy Efficiency for Household Resilience

Pressure mounts to power up energy efficiency, to unplug households from global energy shocks #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/b9JByKhled https://t.co/Yj1bHP7IrG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Attorney Gets 11-Year Sentence for $1B Solar Fraud
SocialMar 24, 2026

Attorney Gets 11-Year Sentence for $1B Solar Fraud

Attorney sentenced to 11 years in $1 billion solar fraud scheme #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AAW5NRPxht

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Interstate Objectors Submit Battery Approval
SocialMar 24, 2026

Interstate Objectors Submit Battery Approval

Green light for network big battery sent to regulator by interstate and long-distance objectors #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/9QKJ0Dn1JO https://t.co/cw8jEVYTGx

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Rio Tinto Scraps Smelter Repowering, Cuts Dec
SocialMar 24, 2026

Rio Tinto Scraps Smelter Repowering, Cuts Dec

Rio Tinto “farms out” smelter repowering as decarbonisation division gets the axe #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/vfMB7F6fLe https://t.co/f0NDuzschk

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Voltage and Oscillation Triggered Iberian Blackout, ENTSO‑E Reports
SocialMar 23, 2026

Voltage and Oscillation Triggered Iberian Blackout, ENTSO‑E Reports

Combination of voltage and oscillation caused Iberian blackout, says ENTSO-E report #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/WybuodVmK9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Battery Production Surge Powers Grid Expansion
SocialMar 23, 2026

US Battery Production Surge Powers Grid Expansion

Suddenly, the US manufactures a ton of grid batteries #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/1sjR9THvtK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ohio Solar Project Rejection Sparks Process Concerns, Climate Group Warns
SocialMar 23, 2026

Ohio Solar Project Rejection Sparks Process Concerns, Climate Group Warns

Rejected 94MW Ohio solar project ‘raises serious questions’ about process, climate group says #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/8mqhPBBRBg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
NY Climate Law Falters Amid Affordability Politics
SocialMar 23, 2026

NY Climate Law Falters Amid Affordability Politics

New York’s Climate Law Is Cracking Under the Weight of Affordability Politics #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/k6pq08YrtN https://t.co/v1kTW5Fyr9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Community Solar and Battery Project Launches After 12 Years
SocialMar 23, 2026

Community Solar and Battery Project Launches After 12 Years

Pioneering community solar and battery project launches after “12 years of hard work” #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/FD3yT4CRwt https://t.co/bmZFQ5hfhQ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza