TagEnergy and Harmony Energy announced this week the activation of their Jamesfield battery energy storage system (BESS) near Abernethy, Scotland. The 49MW/98MWh project, leveraging Tesla Megapack lithium-ion batteries and Tesla’s Autobidder AI software, was progressively brought online from November 2023 and reached full operational status in early February 2024. The Jamesfield BESS, managed by renewable […]
Tesla has unveiled its Powerwall 3, a significant upgrade to its home battery system, capable of delivering peak power of approximately 30kW. This enhancement allows Powerwall 3 to support high-energy appliances such as dryers and air-conditioners, making it sufficient for the energy needs of most homes with just a single unit. According to Tesla CEO […]
Plus Power has initiated operations at its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, touted as the world’s most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system. This significant development is part of Hawaii’s transition from coal and oil-based power to renewable energy sources like solar and wind. “This is a landmark milestone in the transition to […]
In a recent video, renowned tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, shared his one-year journey with Tesla’s Solar Roof and Powerwall battery storage. The system has allowed him to live a year without paying for electricity, despite his heavy usage of electrical appliances and daily charging of his Model S Plaid electric sedan. Brownlee’s system, […]
Renowned sustainable energy producer, Eneco, today revealed its commitment to a substantial battery initiative in Wallonia, Belgium, signifying a step forward in balancing power consumption. The company is on track to operationalize a 50MW (200 MWh) battery power plant by the end of 2024, with the permit secured, battery ordered, and preliminary studies underway (via […]
In the quiet outskirts of Cottingham lies the Pillswood Battery Energy Storage Scheme, Europe’s largest battery storage system. Spanning the size of three football pitches, the £80 million facility houses rows of Tesla Megapacks, which are large-scale batteries designed to store massive amounts of power. Hull Live recently shared their exclusive tour of the site. […]
Tesla updated its U.S. website on Friday to add standalone Powerwall sales without the requirement of a solar panel or solar roof product. Back in April 2021, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced, “Tesla Solar Panels & Solar Roof will only be sold as an integrated product *with* Tesla Powerwall battery.” Last fall, Musk provided an […]
Tesla’s Megapack systems are being used to store power at what is considered Europe’s largest distributed battery, and the system is now operational, according to a press release from partners Harmony Energy. The site is being overseen by utility suppliers Harmony Energy and is located in Pillswood, located in East Yorkshire county of England. With […]
Tesla shared a video of its new Megapack factory located in Lathrop, California, in efforts to fill numerous jobs required at the location, where the company’s Megapack energy storage product is made. “Meet Megafactory, our new Megapack factory in Lathrop, CA. Join us in manufacturing the future of energy storage,” said Tesla on its LinkedIn page. […]
Elon Musk has won a shareholder lawsuit over Tesla’s $2.6 billion acquisition of SolarCity, reports CNBC. On Wednesday, a Delaware court ruled in Musk’s favour, as the lawsuit alleged the Tesla CEO had acquired SolarCity, a transaction akin to a bailout. SolarCity was founded by Musk’s cousins Peter and Lyndon Rive back in 2006 and […]
According to Electrek, Tesla is temporarily suspending scheduling for new solar roof installations due to supply chain issues. In a communique seen by the publication, Tesla told employees: Most of the solar industry has been experiencing supply chain delays. These constraints are beginning to impact Solar Roof as well. This will lead to delays in scheduling […]
Tesla has been busy at work at its Gigafactory in Nevada and has now completed an installation of four Semi Megachargers. These high-powered chargers can charge up to 1.5 megawatts (MW) and the progress of their construction has been followed closely, according to new images shared by @SawyerMerritt. According to Merritt’s observations, roughly 210 Tesla […]
Tesla announced on Wednesday its 20-year Solar Roof loan with lower monthly payments, is now available. The company’s website asks prospective users to enter their home address and average electric bill to continue to see rates. Pricing varies depending on the size of your home and your location. 20-year Solar Roof loan with lower monthly […]
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is currently considering a policy proposal that seeks to increase the costs associated with installing and operating a home solar system, not only for new customers but also for around 1.3 million existing residential solar customers in the state. A new campaign running on Tesla’s Engage platform urges Tesla […]
Tesla released a new video on its YouTube channel on Friday, detailing the company’s huge Megapack installation in Oxnard, California. “In Oxnard, California, the community came together to advocate against the installation of a new fossil fuel-powered peaker plant. In its place, our energy partner installed 142 Tesla Megapacks as a sustainable energy storage solution,” […]
