Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

China’s Large-Scale Battery Storage Surge Drives Global 2025 Market

China commissioned 18GW/65GWh of battery energy storage systems in December 2025, accounting for a quarter of global deployments and reshaping energy infrastructure.

Fluence and NextVolt Drive Major Battery Storage Projects in Arizona

NextVolt and Fluence advance large-scale battery energy storage deployments in Arizona, enhancing grid flexibility and integrating renewable energy resources.

Apex Advances 670MW Renewable Projects with $2.79B Financing Across US Regions

Apex Clean Energy has secured $2.79 billion financing to develop 670MW of mixed wind and energy storage capacity, spanning Texas, Ohio, and Illinois.

Global Emissions Surge as Energy Transition Momentum Slows

Despite gains in solar power and energy storage, global emissions have increased by 9% since 2015, highlighting challenges in offshore wind and hydrogen deployment against 2030 climate goals.

How Standardisation Leaves US Battery Energy Storage Systems Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

The growing use of standard protocols in US battery energy storage systems is creating cybersecurity weaknesses that demand urgent attention from regulators and operators.

Enphase Launches GaN-Based IQ9N-3P Microinverters for US Commercial Solar Market

Enphase introduces the IQ9N-3P microinverter with gallium nitride tech, boosting efficiency and power density for three-phase commercial solar installations.

Illinois Advances Clean Energy with New Solar and Storage Legislation

Illinois enacts a pivotal clean energy law to accelerate solar photovoltaic deployment, battery storage integration, and virtual power plant expansion across the state.

Innovative Approaches Reduce Grading for Solar on Challenging Terrain

Advances in solar racking systems and terrain analysis enable developers to reduce land grading, enhancing project feasibility and sustainability on difficult topographies.

Energy Storage Fleet Mitigates Renewable Curtailment in Chile’s 2025 Grid

In 2025, Chile’s expanding energy storage infrastructure reduced renewable curtailment by 2TWh amid rising solar and wind power integration challenges.

Comstock Metals Launches New Solar Panel Recycling Facility in California

Comstock Metals has established a new solar panel recycling hub in Silver Lakes, enhancing the Western U.S. infrastructure to process end-of-life photovoltaic modules efficiently.