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.

Navigating Battery Storage Sector Uncertainty Amid US Treasury Delays

Delayed US Treasury guidance on tax incentives and tariffs is creating industry headwinds for battery energy storage system projects, impacting sector growth and deployment timelines.

ERCOT Battery Storage Interconnection Applications Decline Amid Extended Queue Delays

Applications for large battery storage interconnections in ERCOT are falling sharply due to extended queue delays and emerging technical challenges, impacting project viability.

Australia’s Energy Transition Elevates Essential Grid Services

As Australia accelerates its shift to renewable energy, grid-forming battery energy storage systems are pivotal for a reliable, decarbonised electricity network.

Create Energy Integrates Autonomous Mowing Tech into Solar Control Network

Create Energy boosts solar plant operations by incorporating autonomous mowing technology into its Plant Wide Controller network, enhancing ecosystem management.

Lunar Energy Advances Virtual Power Plant Software with $102M Series D Funding

Lunar Energy secures $102 million in Series D financing to expand its virtual power plant (VPP) software, enhancing grid flexibility and distributed energy resource management globally.

January 2026 Winter Storm Fern Curtails Solar Output in Eastern North America

Winter Storm Fern dramatically reduced solar generation in the eastern U.S. by introducing widespread cloud cover and cold conditions, highlighting resilience challenges for photovoltaic infrastructure amid extreme weather.

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