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

Grid-scale

Evlo deploys grid-scale batteries in American Samoa The first of the three planned energy storage projects is complete, enabling the island where it is based to integrate its solar energy production and enhance grid reliability.

Apr 16, 2025

Products

Nature’s Generator introduces 10.5 kWh home backup battery The MyGrid 10k home generator includes a 10 kW inverter and is rated for 6,000 cycles.

Apr 02, 2025

Distributed

Tesla Powerwall demand declines on negative sentiment toward Musk A Roth Capital Partners survey of residential solar and energy storage installers has revealed an apparent market shift away from the leading home battery provider in some parts of the United States.

Apr 01, 2025

Distributed

Solar Insure introduces 30-year residential solar battery warranty Installers can now offer their customers 30 years of protection plus a battery replacement between years 11 and 30 if capacity falls below 50%.

Mar 27, 2025

Distributed

Home batteries versus gensets pv magazine USA assesses the difference in cost, functionality, and operations between conventional, fueled backup generators and home battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Mar 21, 2025

Markets

US energy storage installations grow 33% year-over-year Storage deployment in the United States grew across all segments and is forecast to grow another 25% in 2025, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Mar 20, 2025

Tenders

US states tendering for 550 MW of energy storage A request for proposals (RfP) has been drawn up for around 450 MW of storage capacity in Michigan and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) wants a 100 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for its new 1.55 GW gas and 4 MW solar energy hub.

Ryan Kennedy, Anne Fischer

Mar 17, 2025

Products

Fortress Power introduces 9.6 kWh stackable home battery The product can be stacked up to three units, for 28.8 kWh, and can be rated for 8,000 cycles at a 70% depth-of-discharge.

Mar 07, 2025

Distributed

California bill would mandate virtual power plant plan One consultant has estimated Californians could benefit from net savings of around $550 million per year with the roll-out of virtual power plants (VPPs).

Feb 24, 2025

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