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 Development on Farmland Shows Minimal Impact on Food Prices

Recent data reveals that utility-scale solar expansion on agricultural land minimally affects national commodity markets, alleviating concerns over food price inflation.

Eos and ESS Drive Momentum for US Long-Duration Energy Storage in 2026

Eos Energy and ESS are positioning for expansive growth in US long-duration energy storage markets, aligning with emerging infrastructure needs and policy drivers.

Advanced Solar Macro-Siting Minimizes Opposition at Minimal Cost

Innovative solar macro-siting models enhance utility-scale deployment by safeguarding sensitive lands, easing permitting with only a slight cost increase.

dcbel Advances Bi-directional EV Charging With Expanding California Deployments

Montreal-based dcbel is nearing 200 bi-directional EV charger installations in California, advancing grid-supportive infrastructure while initiating Quebec market entry.

Zelestra Energises 1GWh Hybrid Battery Energy Storage Project in Chile’s Atacama Desert

Spanish developer Zelestra has commissioned a landmark 1GWh hybrid battery energy storage system in Chile’s Atacama Desert, advancing regional grid resilience and renewable integration.

Massachusetts’ Distributed Solar Capacity Surpasses Projected Demand by 2050

Massachusetts demonstrates a distributed solar technical potential of 92 GW, more than tripling 2050 peak load forecasts, reshaping the state’s energy infrastructure and policy strategies.

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