Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Grid Operations and Technology

Switched Source CEO Charles Murray says automated power-flow solutions can unlock grid capacity and lower costs for resilience.

October 7, 2026

Policy and Regulation

A bipartisan Senate bill aims to accelerate federal permitting for energy projects, with provisions affecting data centers and renewables.

October 7, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Maryland awarded 440 MW of grid-scale storage in its inaugural procurement, addressing a PJM capacity gap but below its 800 MW target.

October 7, 2026

Policy and Regulation

NERC obligations for solar projects over 20 MVA and 60 kV interconnection must be embedded early in design, not added at commissioning.

October 6, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Spain recorded 596 and Portugal 462 hours of negative electricity prices in Q2 2026 after a surge in solar power generation.

October 6, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

ASG CEO Jarrett Appleby says power supply has overtaken demand as the key limiter for US data center development.

October 6, 2026

Finance and Transactions

Amazon and Constellation struck a 20-year deal supporting over $3 billion in upgrades and new capacity at Maryland’s 1,790 MW nuclear plant.

October 6, 2026

Finance and Transactions

Enerparc has drawn interest from over 100 potential investors amid insolvency, with a first transaction expected in December 2026.

October 5, 2026

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Wärtsilä and RCT Solutions launched Valo, a storage integrator with 20 GWh of projects, expecting losses until late 2027.

October 5, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Onsite solar and battery storage provide commercial power users a hedge against gas price swings and help reduce long-term energy costs.

October 5, 2026