Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Policy and Regulation

Significant Advances in Scotland’s BESS Capacity with New Large-Scale Projects

Three major battery energy storage systems, totaling 3.6GWh, mark a critical milestone in Scotland’s renewable infrastructure and grid flexibility enhancement.

July 3, 2026

Policy and Regulation

Massachusetts Advances Automated Solar Permitting in Regional Energy Reform

Massachusetts enacts automated residential solar and battery permitting, aligning with New England’s regional push to streamline clean energy infrastructure deployment.

July 2, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Challenges and Opportunities in Co-Locating Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems

Maximizing the synergy of solar generation and battery energy storage systems requires overcoming significant technical, regulatory, and market barriers.

July 2, 2026

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure

Exowatt Advances Modular Solar Thermal Storage for Frontier Data Centers

Exowatt is pioneering off-grid modular solar thermal storage to support AI data centers, enabling bypass of congested utility grids and advancing frontier energy infrastructure.

July 1, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Avangrid Advances Oregon’s Grid Reliability with New 82MWh Battery Storage Project

Avangrid plans to develop a 41MW/82MWh battery energy storage system in Oregon, enhancing grid flexibility and supporting the clean energy transition in the Pacific Northwest.

July 1, 2026

Market Data and Outlook

Renewable Energy Firms Join Russell 3000 Index Amid Market Shifts

Recent additions of renewable energy companies to the Russell 3000 index reflect accelerating integration of clean energy infrastructure in the US market.

June 30, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Advancing Energy Resilience with Flow and Zinc Hybrid Batteries in Maldives and California

Flow and zinc hybrid battery technologies are being deployed in the Maldives and California to enhance microgrid energy resilience and sustainability.

June 30, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

California’s Community Choice Aggregators Pioneering Battery Storage Integration

California’s Community Choice Aggregators are driving innovation in battery storage deployment, advancing grid flexibility and renewable integration statewide.

June 29, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

The Virtual Power Plant Era Reshapes U.S. Grid Infrastructure

The rise of virtual power plants marks a pivotal shift in U.S. energy infrastructure, responding to mounting electricity demands and evolving grid dynamics.

June 27, 2026

Grid Operations and Technology

Enlight Advances Arizona Solar and Storage Complex with New Financing

Enlight Renewable Energy secures critical financing to develop the 1.2GW/4GWh CO Bar Complex, marking a significant boost for solar and storage infrastructure in Arizona.

June 27, 2026