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Tesla Powerwall home battery installations to begin in Japan

Tesla’s Powerwall, a device that stores energy from that is generated from the sun and captured by solar panels, will be available...

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Tesla Superchargers will have Powerpacks to help with outages, says Elon Musk

After Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has started to shut down energy up to 800,000 homes across the Bay Area, Tesla CEO...

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Tesla Powerwall batteries are powering Zimbabwe’s mobile telecom systems

Tesla’s Powerwall 2 batteries are helping Zimbabwe change the landscape of its local telecom networks. Zimbabwe is a country that usually faces...

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Tesla Virtual Power Plant’s success prompts officials to plan major expansion in South Australia

The popularity of South Australia’s Tesla-powered Virtual Power Plant (VPP) initiative which began last year is now over-subscribed, according to the state’s...

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Tesla Powerwall, Powerpack batteries helps Nova Scotia weather power outages

Tesla’s residential Powerwall and commercial Powerpack battery storage units are becoming invaluable for residents in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, Canada. The batteries are...

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This Tesla Powerwall owner didn’t realize there was a blackout amid intense heat wave

A Tesla Powerwall 2 owner is thanking his home battery system after it allowed him and his family to stay cool and...

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Tesla pushes battery improvements amid renewable energy’s attack on coal

In the spirit of constant innovation, Tesla’s batteries and energy storage products continue to see improvements over time. From improving energy density...

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Tesla Energy is quietly setting its sights on peaker plants

Behind the spotlights trained on the Model 3 production ramp and Elon Musk’s online behavior, Tesla’s Energy business is quietly growing and...

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Tesla teases world’s largest Virtual Power Plant in South Australia

Tesla recently posted the first teaser of its virtual power plant project in South Australia, providing a brief overview of the initiative,...

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Big Auto is copying Tesla, and not just its cars

Electric vehicles are part of a sustainable energy/transportation ecosystem that also includes charging infrastructure, smart grid technology and renewable energy. The key...

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Elon Musk pushes more Tesla battery installs as blackout hits Puerto Rico

Amid Puerto Rico’s recent islandwide blackout, Elon Musk stated that the Tesla team would be working to expand its existing battery and...

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Tesla Solar Roof customer gives insights on cost and installation process

One of the first known Tesla Solar Roof residential customers has shed some light on the process for installing the unique energy producing glass roof...

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Tesla paved the way for EVs but electrification isn’t just about cars anymore

Tesla and its electric cars may have kicked off the party, but other industries are quickly joining the revolution. For generations of...

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Tesla is building a massive “virtual power plant” in South Australia using residential solar and battery systems

Tesla is partnering with South Australia’s Labor government to create the world’s largest virtual power plant, consisting of 50,000 homes fitted with solar panels...

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Tesla Energy is powering this “House of the future” at the LA Auto Show

Making a big splash at the LA Auto Show this week is California-based Tesla who’s pulling out all the stops in its...

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Puerto Rico to Tesla CEO Elon Musk: “Let’s talk” in reference to energy solution

As Tesla continues to aid hurricane-battered Puerto Rico in relief efforts, CEO Elon Musk responded to a tweet which suggested that Tesla could fortify the...

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Tesla aids Puerto Rico in relief efforts, sends Powerwall systems to help restore power

As relief efforts continue to take place in Puerto Rico after a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Maria, caused widespread devastation and created an island-wide black...