Energy

Tesla becomes world’s most valuable “automaker”, but the story goes well beyond cars

Tesla has officially become the world's most valuable automaker, surpassing Toyota Motor Corporation on Wednesday morning. However, Tesla is much…

Tesla Solar Roof poised for international rollout, suggests latest patent filing

Tesla is poised to expand its Solar Roof product into international markets. The California-based company has submitted a Solar Roof…

Tesla poised to unlock vehicle-to-grid abilities with ‘bi-directional’ charging systems

It appears that Tesla is building up to the eventual release of vehicle to grid (V2G) features for its fleet.…

Tesla Powerpack battery system becomes cash cow for Australian university

Tesla's 1.1MW/2.15MWh Powerpack battery system at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, has become a cash cow of sorts…

Tesla launches new Solar Price Match Guarantee on solar panel systems

Tesla has added a price match guarantee to its Solar program that will match quotes on a comparable solar system…

Jay Leno talks Tesla Cybertruck and his ride through the Boring Co. tunnel

Former late-night television host Jay Leno spoke about his experiences with the Tesla Cybertruck and what it was like to…

Tesla takes first steps to become an electric utility, starting with the UK

It appears that Tesla has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to become a full-blown energy provider. Just…

Tesla Energy’s solar and battery systems are hitting major milestones

The full potential of Tesla’s first-quarter in 2020 may have been limited by the outbreak of the coronavirus, but this…

Tesla’s million mile battery is a golden goose for large-scale energy projects

Tesla Energy is a sleeping giant, rarely considered by analysts covering TSLA stock and largely underrated compared to the company’s…

Tesla Powerwall takes center stage in Australia’s new battery program

A Tesla Powerwall home battery has helped kick off one of Australia’s newest renewable energy initiatives. The 13.5 kWh battery,…

Big oil is getting a bailout from the United States after falling flat, but why?

President of the United States announced on Tuesday, April 21, that the Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette and Secretary of…

Tesla’s new Powerwall update will coordinate vehicle charging during a power outage

Tesla has released a new software update for its Powerwall home battery system that will coordinate vehicle charging during a…

Tesla’s Powerpack farm expansion in South Australia takes a big step forward

It appears that the upgrades to Tesla's Powerpack farm in South Australia, widely considered as one of the largest battery…

Tesla Virtual Power Plant in Australia is proving that community-powered grids are feasible

Tesla's Virtual Power Plant (VPP) in South Australia is proving that a network of homes with residential solar and battery…

Tesla rolls out new commercial solar ordering with integrated battery storage options

Tesla Energy has taken yet another step in its going ramp, rolling out a new online ordering system for its…

Elon Musk wants Tesla to build a smart home HVAC system that can 'talk' to a car

Tesla's residential solutions may soon include an HVAC system that would extend the electric car maker's much-lauded "Bioweapon Defense Mode"…

Tesla is giving Solar subscription customers two free months as part of a new incentive

Tesla has rolled out a new incentive for customers of its Solar program that includes two free months on any…

How Tesla’s Big Battery saved South Australia from 3 major blackouts

The Tesla-powered Hornsdale Power Reserve (HPR) in South Australia has saved businesses and local residents from three wide-scale blackouts, proving…

Tesla “big battery” in Australia is becoming a bigger nightmare for fossil fuel power generators

Tesla's "big battery" utility-scale Powerpack system at the Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia has yielded more than doubled the…

Tesla and PG&E eye massive 1GWh Megapack project involving wind and solar

Tesla and PG&E are looking to build a massive 1GWh Megapack installation at the Moss Landing, California power facility. The…