Tor "SolarFred" Valenza
@torsolarfred.bsky.social
Tor Valenza, aka "@SolarFred" on X, is the founder of solar PR agency UnThink Solar and chief storyteller of Probably True Solar Stories, a very odd solar fiction podcast. Listen: www.probablytruesolar.com/ Get solar PR: www.unthinksolar.com
Sweden’s Midsummer and Saab plan CIGS solar module plant in Colombia #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Sweden’s Midsummer and Saab plan CIGS solar module plant in Colombia
A new industrial partnership driven by defense-related technology transfer says Colombia could emerge as a strategic hub for lightweight copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) manufacturing.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Sweden’s Midsummer and Saab plan CIGS solar module plant in Colombia #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Morocco plans to build 30,000MT polysilicon plant #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Morocco plans to build 30,000MT polysilicon plant
The Moroccan government has announced plans to build a 30,000MT “green polysilicon” production facility, in partnership with GPM Holding.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Morocco plans to build 30,000MT polysilicon plant #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Germany’s January-October solar additions reach 13 GW #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Germany’s January-October solar additions reach 13 GW
The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) says Germany’s installation pace reflects shifting demand patterns between ground-mounted and rooftop PV systems.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Germany’s January-October solar additions reach 13 GW #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
5 overlooked details that can ruin energy storage projects #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
5 overlooked details that can ruin energy storage projects
Battery energy storage system (BESS) projects are complex undertakings that require coordination across engineering, construction and procurement (EPC),
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures
U.S. researchers have developed a sodium-ion pouch cell that operates reliably at temperatures as low as –100 C. The battery was tested with simulated and real renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, and maintained stable performance in both laboratory and field conditions.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery enters planned shutdown amid transformer replacement efforts #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery enters planned shutdown amid transformer replacement efforts
Akaysha Energy has confirmed that the Waratah Super Battery will undergo a balance of plant shutdown from 20 November to 2 December 2025.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery enters planned shutdown amid transformer replacement efforts #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Chicago-area mayors push ahead on EVs despite federal pullback #energysky -- via Canary Media:
Chicago-area mayors push ahead on EVs despite federal pullback
Trump funding cuts scrambled the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' plans to deploy chargers, but the group is redoubling other efforts to boost EV adoption.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Chicago-area mayors push ahead on EVs despite federal pullback #energysky -- via Canary Media:
NeoVolta secures $13 million for 2 GWh energy storage manufacturing in Georgia #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
NeoVolta secures $13 million for 2 GWh energy storage manufacturing in Georgia
The company produces batteries and inverters for residential and commercial applications. It secured funding for a potential U.S. manufacturing facility, pending definitive agreements.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
NeoVolta secures $13 million for 2 GWh energy storage manufacturing in Georgia #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
JA Solar builds inverted perovskite solar cell with 26.7% efficiency #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
JA Solar builds inverted perovskite solar cell with 26.7% efficiency #energysky -- via pv magazine global: www.pv-magazine.com/...
NJBPU opens agrivoltaic applications to pre-qualified participants #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
NJBPU opens agrivoltaic applications to pre-qualified participants
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) on Nov. 21 voted to open the Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program application period to pre-qualified
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November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
NJBPU opens agrivoltaic applications to pre-qualified participants #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Fear and Electrification at the Los Angeles Auto Show #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/electri...
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Fear and Electrification at the Los Angeles Auto Show #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/electri...
Australia’s top-selling home battery issues limited recall over “risk of fire” #energysky -- via Renew Economy:
Australia's top-selling home battery issues limited recall over "risk of fire"
Sigenergy, whose home batteries have topped the charts for market share in Australia since March, has issued a product recall after reports of overheating inverter components and melted plugs.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Australia’s top-selling home battery issues limited recall over “risk of fire” #energysky -- via Renew Economy:
The Next COP Needs to Confront ‘Overshoot’ #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/climate...
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The Next COP Needs to Confront ‘Overshoot’ #energysky -- via Heatmap News heatmap.news/climate...
Who won at the Energy Storage Awards 2025? #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Who won at the Energy Storage Awards 2025?
Fluence, Energy Dome and EDF each scored consecutive wins in prestigious categories at the Energy Storage Awards 2025 in London.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Who won at the Energy Storage Awards 2025? #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
First Solar commits $330 million to new US factory #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
First Solar commits $330 million to new US factory
First Solar has selected Gaffney, South Carolina, as the site for its fifth US module factory. It will invest approximately $330 million in the project.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
First Solar commits $330 million to new US factory #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Australia’s Hydro Tasmania seeks 1,500GWh solar and wind capacity via tender #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Australia's Hydro Tasmania seeks 1,500GWh solar and wind capacity via tender
Hydro Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest for wind and solar projects capable of delivering up to 1,500GWh of renewables annually.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Australia’s Hydro Tasmania seeks 1,500GWh solar and wind capacity via tender #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Feel the cold? Offshore wind alleviates grid woes in winter, study says. #energysky -- via Canary Media:
Feel the cold? Offshore wind alleviates grid woes in winter, study…
A sector despised by President Trump can boost grid reliability on the East Coast when people crank up the heat and gas plants are tested by extreme…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Feel the cold? Offshore wind alleviates grid woes in winter, study says. #energysky -- via Canary Media:
Global grid-scale BESS deployment up by 38% year-on-year through October #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
Global grid-scale BESS deployment up by 38% year-on-year through October
Global grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments have hit 156 GWh year-to-date. Over 153 GWh are still slated for commissioning in 2025, though delays and cancellations are likely to trim that total by year-end.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Global grid-scale BESS deployment up by 38% year-on-year through October #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
US Republicans press Trump administration to block Chinese inverter imports #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
US Republicans press Trump to block Chinese inverter imports
A group of House Republicans says a broader import ban on Chinese-made inverters is needed to protect critical US grid assets amid mounting security concerns.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
US Republicans press Trump administration to block Chinese inverter imports #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Department of Energy removes renewable energy, climate offices #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
Department of Energy removes renewable energy, climate offices
The Trump Administration DOE has removed the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and others from its organizational chart, absorbing them into the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Department of Energy removes renewable energy, climate offices #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:
First Solar inaugurates ‘AI-powered’ 3.5GW Louisiana factory #energysky -- via pv-tech:
First Solar inaugurates ‘AI-powered’ 3.5GW Louisiana factory
First Solar has inaugurated its 3.5GW vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Louisiana, the company’s fifth factory in the US.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
First Solar inaugurates ‘AI-powered’ 3.5GW Louisiana factory #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Germany eases rules to accelerate battery heat and hydrogen storage #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Germany eases rules to accelerate battery heat and hydrogen storage
Germany is preparing to ease planning rules for battery, heat, and hydrogen storage systems built outside urban zones.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Germany eases rules to accelerate battery heat and hydrogen storage #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Indian railways award 1GW of renewables capacity in latest tender #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Indian railways award 1GW of renewables capacity in latest tender
India’s Railway Energy Management Company has awarded 1GW of contracts to supply the railway network with round-the-clock renewable energy.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Indian railways award 1GW of renewables capacity in latest tender #energysky -- via pv-tech:
Waaree Energies starts solar module production in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Waaree Energies starts solar module production in India
Waaree Energies has commenced operations at its 1.5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in the Indian state of Gujarat. This follows the commissioning of its 2.1 GW facility in Chikli.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Waaree Energies starts solar module production in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Last few arrays in 16-project community solar portfolio coming online in MEAN territory #energysky -- via Solar Power World:
Last few arrays in 16-project community solar portfolio coming online in MEAN territory
Sandhills Energy and the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) are celebrating the completion of two solar projects within a 16-project community
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November 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Last few arrays in 16-project community solar portfolio coming online in MEAN territory #energysky -- via Solar Power World: