Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Grid Operations and Technology

US Energy Storage Firms FlexGen and Eos Enter European Market with Initial Contracts

US-based energy storage specialists FlexGen and Eos Energy Enterprises have secured their first European deals, marking critical steps in expanding advanced storage infrastructure on the continent.

June 20, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Utility-Scale Solar Utilizes Minimal Prime Farmland Across the U.S.

Utility-scale solar facilities occupy less than 0.07% of U.S. prime farmland, highlighting their limited land impact compared to other land uses as the 2026 farm bill nears consideration.

June 19, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Advancing Data Center Resilience with Solid-State Transformers

Solid-state transformer technology offers a transformative solution to data center power challenges by improving efficiency, resilience, and scalability.

June 19, 2026

Policy and Regulation

The Growing Premium of Solar and Efficiency in Residential Real Estate

Recent research shows homes equipped with solar panels and heat pumps command higher market values, highlighting a gap between buyer preferences and available listing information.

June 18, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Wärtsilä’s Energy Storage Divestment Highlights Profitability and Synergy Challenges

Wärtsilä’s decision to divest a 50% stake in its energy storage business underscores ongoing issues of profitability and integration within the evolving energy infrastructure landscape.

June 18, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Global Solar Manufacturing Subsidies Exceed $21 Billion Since 2010

Industrial subsidies for solar module manufacturing have surpassed $21 billion globally since 2010, with China dominating but OECD countries increasing expenditure.

June 17, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Advancements in Non-Lithium Long-Duration Energy Storage in the US

Energy Dome and Invinity Energy Systems are progressing major non-lithium long-duration energy storage projects, enhancing grid resilience and supporting clean energy goals.

June 17, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Create Energy Expands Solar Solutions with SOL Components Acquisition

Create Energy has acquired SOL Components, enhancing its integrated solar equipment portfolio with advanced solar tracking technology.

June 16, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Wärtsilä and RCT Solutions Form Joint Venture to Advance Energy Storage Integration

Wärtsilä’s energy storage business enters a new joint venture with solar manufacturer RCT Solutions to enhance integrated energy storage and solar infrastructure.

June 16, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Broadcom Amplifies Focus on Private Cloud Infrastructure at VMware Explore 2025

Broadcom reinforces its commitment to private cloud solutions at VMware Explore 2025, highlighting critical technological and regulatory dynamics shaping enterprise cloud adoption.

June 15, 2026