Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

LG Energy Solution opens battery plant in Michigan with 35 GWh target

LG Energy Solution has launched production at its Lansing, Michigan battery facility, aiming for 35 GWh of annual capacity.

August 26, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Policy lags as data centers trigger major grid disturbances

More than 3 GW of data center demand disappeared from the Virginia grid in seconds, spotlighting urgent regulatory gaps.

August 26, 2026

Finance and Transactions

Princeton NuEnergy lands $50M DOE grant for Georgia battery recycling

Princeton NuEnergy secured a $50 million Department of Energy grant to build a $110 million closed-loop battery recycling facility in Georgia.

August 26, 2026

Finance and Transactions

Avantus secures $300 million tax equity for Aratina 2 project

Avantus closed a $300 million tax equity deal with Truist Bank for its 150 MW solar and 452 MWh storage Aratina 2 project in Kern County.

August 25, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Hyperscale data center market to hit $624 billion by 2035

The global hyperscale data center market is projected to reach $624.2 billion by 2035, driven by AI and public cloud expansion.

August 25, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

POWEROAD BESS delivers 800 days of backup at Everest Base Camp

POWEROAD’s backup energy system has achieved over 800 days of reliable operation at 5,200 meters in Tibet’s Everest Base Camp.

August 24, 2026

Policy and Regulation

FCC expands foreign inverter ban to include wired equipment

The FCC broadened its ban on foreign inverters to cover all grid-interactive models with Ethernet or other remote connectivity hardware.

August 24, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

India sets record with 3 GW open-access solar addition in Q2

India installed a record 3 GW of open-access solar capacity in Q2 2026, fueled by rising C&I demand and regulatory pressures.

August 24, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Deals, demand, and grid strain set the pace for US energy

Major M&A, record data center deals, and shifting grid dynamics drove a pivotal week for US energy buyers. Here’s what mattered most for institutional investors.

August 21, 2026

Policy and Regulation

New Jersey BPU advances 150MW behind-the-meter storage plan

New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities released a proposal for about 150MW of behind-the-meter energy storage, signaling a measured push to expand distributed storage under the state’s incentive program.

August 21, 2026