Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Integrating Drone Models with Solar Racking Designs Enhances Project Efficiency

New integrations allow contractors to streamline solar panel placement into racking software, improving accuracy and accelerating project workflows.

January 23, 2026

Policy and Regulation

US Energy Storage Sector Faces New Dynamics Amid EV Market Slowdown and FEOC Tariffs

The US energy storage industry encounters shifting market and policy landscapes as FEOC restrictions and tariff hikes on Chinese battery systems take effect in 2026.

January 23, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Advancing PV Hazard Control with NEC and UL 3741 Updates

Recent developments in NEC PV Hazard Control rules and UL 3741 standards are reshaping electrical safety protocols in photovoltaic infrastructure.

January 22, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Advancing Battery Storage Safety: From Best Practice to Mandatory Large-Scale Fire Testing

Large-scale fire testing (LSFT) is transitioning from a recommended safety practice to a regulatory necessity in battery energy storage system infrastructure.

January 22, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Solar Powers 61% of U.S. Electricity Demand Growth in 2025 Amid Battery Storage Expansion

In 2025, solar energy will meet the majority of U.S. electricity demand growth, driven by unprecedented deployment of solar generation and battery storage infrastructure.

January 21, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Understanding Battery Trading Performance Metrics in Australia’s Energy Market

Battery storage trading performance in Australia is critically evaluated using normalised revenue and percent of perfect foresight, shaping market strategies and grid integration.

January 21, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Duke Energy Launches 50 MW Battery Storage at Former Coal Plant to Enhance Grid Stability

Duke Energy has commissioned a 50 MW lithium-ion battery system at its retired Allen Steam Station, marking a key advancement in integrating renewable solar capacity and bolstering grid resilience in the Carolinas.

January 20, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Arizona Advances Residential Storage and VPP Technologies to Enhance Grid Resilience

Arizona utilities are enabling new technologies that facilitate residential energy storage integration and virtual power plant (VPP) growth, strengthening grid flexibility and resilience.

January 20, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Yale Divinity School Adopts Luma Solar PV Roofing for Sustainable Campus Infrastructure

Yale Divinity School integrates a 200 kW Luma Solar photovoltaic roofing system, advancing campus sustainability and modern energy infrastructure.

January 19, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Broadcom Advances Private Cloud Strategy at VMware Explore 2025

Broadcom is intensifying its focus on private cloud solutions, emphasizing infrastructure control and security at VMware Explore 2025.

January 19, 2026