Energy

Tesla Gigafactory blamed for global shortage of cylindrical batteries

A new report by South Korea's etnews points to Tesla as being the root cause for an 'extreme' global shortage of cylindrical…

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…

Tesla powers on massive battery as South Australia prepares for summertime energy demands

Tesla has powered on its world's largest battery at the Hornsdale Wind Farm in South Australia, carrying out CEO Elon…

Tesla has completed its massive battery project in Australia

Elon Musk's vow to install the world’s largest lithium-ion battery storage system in South Australia within a 100-day window has…

A ghost town with an ironic name could help energize Tesla’s future

When you think Tesla, your typically think Fremont, California or Sparks, Nevada. But Bloomberg published a fascinating story, The Canadian Ghost…

Tesla to support sleepy island’s aging infrastructure with back-up energy solution

Tesla will be supporting Nantucket's aging back-up power system through the installation of a 48MWh Powerpack battery energy storage solution.…

Tesla’s Director of Battery Engineering has reportedly left the company

Tesla's Director of Battery Engineering, Jon Wagner, has reportedly left the company to focus on a new role at a…

Tesla owner explains why solar investments can help reduce world conflict

As a former fighter pilot and university professor, I have long been involved in how to reduce conflict in the…

Tesla Energy: From sun to home to wheels

Batteries power cell phones, laptops, and electric cars. Now, according to the Wall Street Journal, "Your next home could run…

Tesla posts first photos of solar+battery project in Puerto Rico hospital

Tesla has revealed first photos of its solar and battery solution in Puerto Rico that's being used to restore power…

Could Tesla really rebuild Puerto Rico’s grid with batteries and solar?

Puerto Rico remains largely without electricity after hurricane Maria ripped through the island and destroyed much of its electricity grid. With rebuilding efforts underway…

Tesla delays Semi-truck event to Nov. 16, shifts focus to Model 3 production bottlenecks

Tesla has delayed the unveiling date for its Semi-truck from Thursday, October 26 to Thursday, November 16. CEO Elon Musk took…

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…

Tesla’s partner Panasonic to expand EV battery production in Japan

As Tesla ramps up its production for the Model 3, one of its partners is also planning to increase production of electric…

Watch Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveil progress on world’s largest battery

Elon Musk announced that Tesla is well on its way to completing the world’s largest lithium ion battery in Jamestown, Australia, at…

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…

Tesla extends referral program to solar and Powerwall customers

Tesla has updated its popular referral program to include customers who have purchased either a solar product or the company's home battery…

California mulls state-wide internal combustion engine ban

California’s Governor Jerry Brown has expressed interest in recent statements made by the Chinese government about banning the internal combustion engine.…

Tesla invites winners of ‘Founders Series’ Powerwall 2 to redeem their referral program prize

Tesla has begun to send a series of invitation emails to referral program winners, including one that invites Model S and…

Tesla’s Powerpack is helping a water treatment facility provide clean drinking water in Australia

A Tesla Powerpack system is helping a remote water treatment facility in Queensland, Australia, provide safe drinking water 24 hours a…