Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Policy and Regulation

California Greenlights Major 300MW Solar and 1.2GWh Battery Storage Project

California’s approval of the 300MW/1200MWh Soda Mountain solar and battery project marks a significant step toward enhancing grid reliability and renewable integration.

May 5, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Smart Meter Integration Enhances Solar, Storage, and EV Charging for Grid Efficiency

A new partnership leveraging smart meter technology aims to optimize the coordination of distributed solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging to reduce grid costs and enhance system reliability.

May 4, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Illinois Shines Highlights Walldog Solar Agrivoltaics Project

Illinois Shines reaches nearly 4 GW of capacity, showcasing Walldog Solar, a unique agrivoltaic and pollinator-friendly community solar installation.

May 2, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Data Center Demand Accelerates Commercial Viability of Carbon Dioxide-Based LDES in the US

The rapid power requirements of US data centers are hastening the adoption of innovative long-duration energy storage solutions, particularly carbon dioxide-based systems.

May 2, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

First Solar’s Strong Q1 2026 Performance Signals Robust Thin-Film Market Expansion

First Solar kicked off 2026 with record Q1 revenue driven by innovative CuRe technology and significant growth in India, underpinning global thin-film solar expansion.

May 1, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Streamlining Energy Infrastructure: DOE Prioritizes Accessible Development

The US DOE emphasizes the urgent need for simplified permitting and streamlined infrastructure development to support affordable and reliable energy across all sources.

May 1, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Ann Arbor Innovates with Direct City Purchase of Residential Solar and Storage

Ann Arbor’s pioneering municipal model installs FranklinWH solar-plus-storage systems to enhance grid resilience and promote energy equity.

April 30, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Lightshift Energy Advances Distributed Storage to Mitigate PJM Data Centre Demand

Lightshift Energy’s distributed energy storage strategy addresses PJM’s critical data centre capacity challenges by enhancing grid flexibility and infrastructure resilience.

April 30, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Clean Energy Dominates U.S. Grid Additions with 91% of New Capacity in 2025

In 2025, clean energy technologies—including solar, wind, and battery storage—accounted for 91% of new U.S. power capacity, signaling a critical infrastructure shift.

April 29, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Advancing Sodium-Ion Technologies for Battery Energy Storage Systems

With recent advancements in sodium-ion battery technologies, major manufacturers are pushing forward cost-effective, sustainable solutions for large-scale energy storage.

April 29, 2026