Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Policy and Regulation

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.

January 13, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

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.

January 13, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

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.

January 12, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

This Week’s Top Solar Industry Developments and Their Impact

Explore key solar market trends, project dynamics, and policy shifts shaping the clean energy landscape this week.

January 10, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Terra-Gen commissions 129MW/515MWh battery storage system at California solar site

Terra-Gen’s Lockhart CL I and II battery energy storage systems have commenced commercial operations, marking a significant advancement in California’s energy storage infrastructure.

January 10, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Sodium-Ion Batteries Approach Cost Parity With Lithium-Ion, Promising Cheaper Energy Storage

Sodium-ion batteries are rapidly advancing toward cost parity with lithium-ion, potentially reducing energy storage costs and enhancing grid resilience by 2050.

January 9, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Nuvve Expands Beyond V2G with Battery Energy Storage Projects Across Global Markets

Nuvve is advancing battery energy storage projects in key international markets, signaling a broader strategic shift beyond vehicle-to-grid technology.

January 9, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Three Large-Scale Battery Storage Projects Advance in Texas and California

Texas and California are accelerating the deployment of utility-scale battery storage, with new projects enhancing grid reliability and supporting data center energy demands.

January 8, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Texas Advances Battery Energy Storage with New Projects from SolarMax, Energy Vault, Engie, and Spearmint

Recent battery energy storage system developments by SolarMax, Energy Vault, Engie, and Spearmint are shaping ERCOT’s grid resilience and capacity.

January 8, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Big Tech Embraces Solar and Storage to Overcome Grid Constraints

Tech giants are increasingly integrating on-site solar generation and battery storage to bypass prolonged grid interconnection delays, addressing power demands of AI-intensive data centers.

January 7, 2026