Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Policy and Regulation

NABCEP CE 2026 Conference Preview: Advancing Solar Workforce Skills and Industry Knowledge

The NABCEP CE 2026 conference will convene solar professionals nationwide to enhance technical expertise and navigate evolving policy landscapes shaping the industry.

March 2, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Record Residential Solar Demand Driven by Expiring Incentives in 2025

A surge in homeowner demand for residential solar systems in 2025 reflects the impact of expiring incentives, reshaping market dynamics and system configurations.

February 28, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Lyten Advances Swedish Battery Cell Production with Northvolt Acquisition and Data Centre Expansion

US startup Lyten has taken over Northvolt’s Swedish factory to supply battery energy storage system cells and initiate a 1GW data centre development this year.

February 28, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Northern Cheyenne Tribe Advances Renewable Energy with Off-Grid Solar for Buffalo Ranch

The Northern Cheyenne Tribe is pioneering off-grid solar-plus-storage systems to power its buffalo ranch, demonstrating renewable energy’s potential for tribal resilience.

February 27, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Innovative Land-Sparing Model Advances Solar Expansion in the Western U.S.

A new deep-learning model guides land-efficient solar development, balancing rapid capacity growth with conservation priorities across the Western United States.

February 27, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Energy Storage Summit 2026 Highlights LDES, Co-location, and Revenue Certainty

Energy Storage Summit 2026 spotlighted long-duration storage technologies, site co-location strategies, and mechanisms to ensure revenue stability amid evolving market dynamics.

February 27, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Winter Preparedness Tips for Residential Solar and Storage Systems

As winter storms challenge energy reliability, ensuring residential solar and battery storage systems remain operational is critical to resilient, clean energy use.

February 26, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Germany’s Grid Fees and Inertia Payments Impact Energy Storage Growth

Emerging regulatory challenges in Germany, including potential grid fees and complexity around inertia payments, are shaping the future of energy storage deployment.

February 26, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Solar and Storage Set to Anchor Record U.S. Capacity Growth in 2026

In 2026, solar energy and battery storage will lead a historic surge in U.S. power capacity additions, reshaping the electric grid’s infrastructure and regulatory landscape.

February 25, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Leveraging Battery Energy Storage Systems Amid Europe’s Energy Price Volatility

Battery energy storage systems are becoming critical assets in managing Europe’s fluctuating electricity prices, offering grid flexibility and market responsiveness.

February 25, 2026