Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Policy and Regulation

Puerto Rico Advances Aggregated Residential Energy Storage Initiative

Puerto Rico’s Energy Bureau has authorized a groundbreaking aggregated residential energy storage plan, marking a pivotal step toward enhanced grid resilience and clean energy adoption.

April 17, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

SRP Activates 55 MW ‘Living Lab’ Solar Facility in Arizona Desert

Salt River Project has launched a 55 MW utility-owned solar facility in Arizona, establishing a pioneering testbed for photovoltaic durability and storage solutions in harsh desert climates.

April 16, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Fluence Signals Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Battery Storage in Australia

Fluence is advancing high-density battery storage deployments to support evolving data centre demands and grid stability in Australia’s dynamic energy landscape.

April 16, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

U.S. Distributed Solar Capacity Expands by 6.8 GW in 2025 with Maine Leading Per Capita

Distributed solar installations accounted for 19% of U.S. solar capacity additions in 2025, with regional leaders like Maine driving per capita growth.

April 15, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Inaugural Battery Asset Management Summit Launches as Canadian Energy Storage Expansion Accelerates

Canada’s energy storage capacity is set for exponential growth by 2030, prompting the launch of the Battery Asset Management Summit to address evolving technical and regulatory challenges.

April 15, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Suniva Expands U.S. Solar Manufacturing with New 4.5 GW Factory in South Carolina

Suniva’s new 4.5 GW solar cell factory in South Carolina significantly boosts domestic production capacity, reinforcing U.S. leadership in solar manufacturing.

April 14, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Understanding Australia’s Mandated Parallel Solar-Plus-Storage Development

Australia’s unique mandate for parallel development of solar and storage is transforming grid integration and hybrid project deployment in the National Electricity Market.

April 14, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Mortenson Strengthens Utility-Scale Solar Integration with Nor-Cal Controls Acquisition

Mortenson’s acquisition of Nor-Cal Controls enhances in-house SCADA and power plant control expertise, addressing key challenges in utility-scale solar project delivery.

April 13, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Why Long-Duration Storage is Essential for Western Australia’s Decarbonisation

Long-duration vanadium flow batteries are pivotal to Western Australia’s transition towards a low-carbon energy future, addressing grid stability and renewable integration challenges.

April 13, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Global Renewable Capacity Growth in 2025 Highlights Wind Surge Amid Solar Dominance

In 2025, solar capacity additions outpaced wind by four to one, but wind power installations surged 47%, signaling a shifting balance in renewable infrastructure deployment.

April 11, 2026