Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Policy and Regulation

North Carolina Urged to Prioritize Distributed Battery Storage Over Gas in Duke Energy Plan

As North Carolina evaluates Duke Energy’s long-term resource plan, stakeholders emphasize unlocking 400 MW of distributed battery storage capacity to shift away from gas reliance.

April 3, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Reno Planning Commission Advances 200MW Trego Grid Energy Storage Project

The Reno Planning Commission has supported a conditional-use permit for the 200MW Trego Grid energy storage project, marking a significant step for regional grid modernization.

April 3, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Terabase Energy Advances Solar Construction with Robotics and Predictive Software

Terabase Energy is deploying robotic automation combined with PlantPredict and PowerUQ software to enhance solar construction efficiency and reliability.

April 2, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Energy Storage Summit 2026: Italy’s Grid-Scale Future Post-MACSE

Italy’s energy storage landscape is entering a new phase following the MACSE auction, with significant implications for grid infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.

April 2, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

U.S. Solar and Storage Market: 2026 State Rankings and Future Outlook

An in-depth examination of the leading U.S. states advancing solar generation and energy storage capacity, highlighting infrastructure trends and regulatory impacts.

April 1, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Michigan Approves 1,332MW Battery Storage Portfolio Including Support for Oracle Data Centre

Michigan PSC’s approval of 1,332MW battery energy storage projects marks a significant advancement in grid modernization and data centre resiliency.

April 1, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Terrasmart Unveils Advanced Software for Enhanced Solar Tracker Performance

Terrasmart’s new software integrates topographic data and irradiance optimization to boost efficiency in utility-scale and distributed solar projects.

March 31, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Chile Advances Latin America’s Energy Storage Capacity with Major BESS Projects

Chile is reinforcing its leadership in Latin America’s energy storage sector through substantial battery energy storage system developments, enhancing grid stability and renewable integration.

March 31, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Perch Energy and Soltice Merge to Scale Community Solar to 3 GW Amid Rising Energy Volatility

The merger of Perch Energy and Soltice forms a robust 3 GW community solar platform, aiming to protect 16 states from electricity price volatility through advanced project management and automation.

March 30, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Form Energy to Deliver 12GWh Iron-Air Batteries for US AI Data Centres

Form Energy has committed to supplying 12GWh of iron-air batteries to support multi-day storage for US AI data centres, enhancing resilience and clean energy integration.

March 28, 2026