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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

Grid-scale

California sets precedent by overriding local blockade to advance 1.2 GWh Soda Mountain BESS California is asserting state authority to revive the $700 million Soda Mountain project, marking a new era where Sacramento can reclaim authority from local counties to force stalled utility-scale solar and storage across the finish line.

Apr 30, 2026

Markets

Solar and storage to drive 86 GW US capacity surge in 2026 New federal data shows solar and battery assets will comprise nearly 80% of all new utility-scale power additions planned for the US electric grid this year.

Apr 29, 2026

Products

Meta signs 100 GWh supply agreement for Noon Energy’s ultra-long-duration fuel cell storage Meta Platforms and Palo Alto-based Noon Energy have reached a reservation agreement for up to 1 GW / 100 GWh of energy storage capacity, marking a significant bet on ultra-long-duration energy storage to power the next generation of AI infrastructure.

Apr 21, 2026

Policy

AES scraps 320 MW California battery project amid fierce local opposition The developer officially withdrew its application for the Seguro storage facility in San Diego County following a three-year standoff with residents over fire safety and siting concerns.

Apr 10, 2026

Markets

US energy storage installations reach record 51 GWh in 2025 Annual deployments grow 52% as utility-scale and residential sectors drive market expansion through year-end, said a report from Wood Mackenzie.

Mar 25, 2026

Policy

Massachusetts targets gigawatts of new energy, 5 GW of storage by 2035 Executive order from Governor Healey targets 4 GW of in-state solar, 3.5 GW of demand side resources, and 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.

Mar 23, 2026

Products

Tesla confirmed by US govt as mystery buyer in $4.3 billion LG Energy Solution deal for domestic Megapack 3 production The Department of the Interior has ended months of speculation, identifying Tesla as the counterparty for a massive domestic lithium iron phosphate battery contract aimed at scaling U.S. energy storage production.

Mar 18, 2026

Supply chain

Five trends defining the US energy storage revolution The inaugural Energy Storage Market Outlook from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence confirms the industry added 57 GWh of capacity in 2025, with annual growth projected to reach 70 GWh this year.

Mar 12, 2026

Tenders

New Jersey awards 355 MW energy storage, seeks another 645 MW The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities action fulfills Governor Sherrill’s recent executive mandate, launching the largest-ever solicitation for distributed generation in New Jersey history.

Mar 09, 2026

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