News and Insights

Solmar tracks how utility scale solar, storage, and related infrastructure intersect with capital, regulation, and digital demand. This page collects selected news, commentary, and client facing notes, including what rising data center and co-location growth means for real projects and power positions.

Solar Generation to Surpass Coal in ERCOT in 2026

May 15, 2026 — United States — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is projected to see utility-scale solar

Balancing Safety and Public Trust in Battery Energy Storage Systems

Effective fire safety strategies and community outreach are crucial for the safe integration of battery energy storage systems amid growing deployment.

U.S. Energy Storage Deployment Hits New Quarterly High Amid Reliability Focus

The U.S. battery storage market surged 32% year-over-year, setting a quarterly deployment record of 10 GWh, driven by energy security imperatives and evolving regulatory dynamics.

Sunraycer Secures $901M Financing for Texas Solar-Plus-Storage Projects

Sunraycer Renewables has finalized a $901 million financing package to advance three solar-plus-battery energy storage projects in Texas, reinforcing the state’s clean energy infrastructure.

Fixed-Charge Increases Challenge Rooftop Solar Viability and Elevate Consumer Costs

Mandated fixed utility charges in 27 states distort essential price signals, complicating rooftop solar and storage adoption while increasing costs for consumers.

Growing Lender Support for Merchant BESS Projects in Germany Shapes Energy Landscape

Lenders are increasingly financing large-scale merchant battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Germany, even without contracted revenue streams, signaling a shift in market confidence and infrastructure development.

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