Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Grid Operations and Technology

Base Power and El Paso Electric Launch Texas Residential Battery VPP Pilot

Base Power and El Paso Electric introduce a new virtual power plant pilot in Texas leveraging residential battery storage to enhance grid flexibility and reliability.

February 18, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Rethinking Solar and Storage ROI in the Era of Battery-Driven Self-Consumption

Shifting from traditional solar generation metrics to battery-centric consumption models demands updated frameworks for evaluating long-term performance and returns.

February 17, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

NeoVolta Advances Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing with $23M Funding in Georgia

NeoVolta secures $23 million to support its 2GWh battery pack and BESS manufacturing joint venture in Georgia, advancing regional energy storage infrastructure.

February 17, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

PowerBank Advances Solar-Powered Space-Based AI Computing with $22.3M H1 Revenue

PowerBank’s $22.3 million revenue milestone coincides with its pioneering solar-powered space-based AI computing project, signaling new frontiers in clean energy infrastructure.

February 14, 2026

Policy and Regulation

US Trade Policies Drive Diversification Beyond Lithium in Battery Energy Storage

Recent updates to US trade regulations are reshaping the battery energy storage sector, accelerating adoption of diverse chemistries beyond lithium-ion.

February 14, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Targeted Steel and Aluminum Tariff Rollback Signals Relief for Solar Industry

A shift toward targeted duties on steel and aluminum offers potential cost relief for solar infrastructure amid rising hardware prices and supply chain disruptions.

February 13, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

NSW’s 12GWh LDES Tender Highlights Affordable Advances in Lithium-Ion Technology

New South Wales’ recent 12GWh long-duration energy storage tender leverages declining lithium-ion costs, reshaping regional energy infrastructure and market dynamics.

February 13, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

U.S. Energy Storage Expansion Accelerates with Major Project Developments and Funding

Recent advancements in U.S. energy storage projects highlight critical infrastructure growth, regional partnerships, and policy-driven market evolution shaping grid resilience.

February 12, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Navigating Germany’s 2026 Battery Storage Regulatory Landscape

Germany’s large battery storage sector faces critical regulatory clarifications in 2026 essential for accelerating its energy transition and grid modernization.

February 12, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

High-Voltage DC Solar Architectures Transform AI Data Center Efficiency

High-voltage DC distribution streamlines solar and storage integration into AI data centers, eliminating AC conversion losses and boosting operational efficiency.

February 11, 2026