Author

Ryan Kennedy Editor USA pv magazine

Ryan Kennedy Editor USA pv magazine

Ryan Kennedy

Ryan joined pv magazine in 2021, bringing experience from a top residential solar installer and a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. He holds a Master of Energy and Environmental Management degree at the University of Connecticut and a degree in Management with a certification in Sustainable Business Practices from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

ryan.kennedy@pv-magazine.com

Articles written by Ryan Kennedy

Markets

US battery storage prices could fall up to 30% by 2030 US battery energy storage system prices are forecast to decline by 15% to 30% by 2030, compared with reductions exceeding 40% in import markets, according to Intertek CEA.

Oct 27, 2026

Policy

Storage helps cut summer wholesale costs by billions in Texas, California Battery storage capacity expanded sharply in Texas and California between 2021 and 2026, helping lower wholesale electricity prices during the summer despite rising demand. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) estimates solar and storage saved the two states $6.05 billion in energy costs compared with summer 2021.

Oct 26, 2026

Projects & Applications

Flatiron secures $850 million for 1.2 GWh battery project Flatiron Energy’s 1,200 MWh standalone battery project in Massachusetts is expected to enter commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2027.

Oct 16, 2026

Policy

Four-hour BESS undercuts gas peakers in 43 global markets Four-hour storage is now cheaper than open-cycle gas in 43 modeled markets, though tariffs threaten near-term US gains, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Oct 09, 2026

Industry

Linea Energy closes financing for 250 MW/500 MWh Texas BESS Linea Energy has secured construction debt and a preferred equity commitment for a 250 MW/500 MWh battery storage system in Texas, with commercial operations scheduled for 2027.

Oct 08, 2026

Supply chain

US energy storage deployments hit record 18.9 GWh in Q2 Wood Mackenzie says US storage installations fell 7% year over year to 5.4 GW in the second quarter, but a shift to longer-duration batteries lifted energy capacity 16%.

Oct 01, 2026

Finance

Jupiter Power secures $1.4 billion in financing for 1.5 GW energy storage portfolio The financing package supports ten utility-scale battery energy storage projects across Texas and Michigan, bringing the developer’s total raised capital past $3 billion.

Sep 17, 2026

Finance

Aligned Climate Capital holds first close for $500 million distributed solar, storage fund Aligned Climate Capital has closed its seventh fund at $500 million to finance distributed solar and energy storage projects across the United States.

Sep 03, 2026

Products

US FCC ban updates: Foreign inverters now include wired devices, adds 45X safe harbor for BESS Important updates and clarifications from the FCC that close potential loopholes and expand how manufacturers can avoid the ban.

Tristan Rayner, Ryan Kennedy

Aug 24, 2026

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