Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Qcells Resumes Full Solar Panel Production at Georgia Facilities After Customs Clearance

Qcells has restored normal production at its Georgia solar panel factories following the resolution of customs delays, impacting supply chain and regional clean energy goals.

March 7, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Sungrow and Delta Capacity Forge 1GWh Battery Storage Deal to Accelerate Europe’s Energy Transition

Sungrow and Delta Capacity have signed a landmark 1GWh battery energy storage system supply agreement to support the rapid expansion of grid-scale storage solutions across Europe.

March 7, 2026

Policy and Regulation

New Jersey Advances 3 GW Community Solar and 355 MW Energy Storage Projects

New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities has launched the state’s largest distributed generation initiative with 3 GW of community solar and 355 MW of energy storage capacity.

March 6, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Avantus Advances Arizona Solar-Plus-Storage Project with $300M Financing

Avantus secures $300 million financing for its 100MWac solar and 400MWh battery storage project in Arizona, enhancing regional grid resilience and renewable integration.

March 6, 2026

Policy and Regulation

New Roof Coating Standards Enhance Fire Safety for Rooftop PV Systems

Emerging roof coating standards significantly improve fire resistance in rooftop solar panel installations, reducing risks and facilitating safer infrastructure deployment.

March 5, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Evolution of BESS Offtake in Europe Driven by New Providers and Models

The growth of battery energy storage system (BESS) offtake in Europe is shaped by emerging market participants and innovative contractual structures, impacting regional grid flexibility and policy frameworks.

March 5, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Arevon’s 430 MW Kelso Solar Project Commences Operation in Missouri

The Kelso Solar facility’s 430 MW capacity bolsters Missouri’s renewable infrastructure, enhancing the state’s solar portfolio and supporting clean energy targets.

March 4, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Australia Advances 3.6GWh Solar-Plus-Storage Projects with Key Partnerships

Australia is accelerating large-scale solar-plus-storage deployment with Edify Energy’s new EPC collaboration and Flow Power’s acquisition of a major hybrid project.

March 4, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

Renewable Energy Growth Hindered by U.S. Grid Congestion

Grid congestion is emerging as a critical barrier to expanding renewable energy in the U.S., impacting project viability and requiring urgent infrastructure and policy action.

March 3, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Eos Energy Advances Zinc Battery Technology Amid 2025 Financial Challenges

Eos Energy reiterates its commitment to scaling zinc hybrid cathode battery solutions despite anticipated 2025 financial losses, highlighting broader implications for energy storage infrastructure.

March 3, 2026