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.

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.

E-Storage and Sunraycer Collaborate on 503MWh BESS Projects in Texas

E-Storage and Sunraycer Renewables have finalized agreements to supply and service two significant battery energy storage systems in Franklin County, Texas, totaling 503MWh.

Missouri Imposes Moratorium on New Solar Developments Until 2027

Missouri enacts a halt on new solar construction, raising critical questions about the state’s energy infrastructure, regulatory environment, and future clean energy trajectory.

Noon Energy Advances Long-Duration Storage with Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Noon Energy’s reversible solid oxide fuel cell technology offers a promising pathway to scalable, 100+ hour long-duration energy storage crucial for grid reliability.

Qcells and LG Energy Solution Vertech Partner on 5 GWh U.S. Battery Storage Supply

Qcells and LG Energy Solution Vertech have secured a significant agreement to supply 5 GWh of domestically produced LFP batteries for utility-scale projects from 2028 to 2030, bolstering U.S. clean energy infrastructure.

Evecon, Mirova and Corsica Sole Commission Estonia’s Landmark 100MW/200MWh Battery Storage System

A joint venture between Evecon, Mirova, and Corsica Sole has launched Estonia’s first 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system, marking a pivotal advancement in the Baltic region’s grid infrastructure.

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