Tesla Energy

Tesla commits to Gigafactory 2 expansion despite Trump’s 30% solar tariff

Despite facing a possible financial hit due to a 30 percent tariff being imposed by the Trump administration on imported…

Tesla Powerpack and solar system spotted at SpaceX’s Texas launch site

Tesla Powerpack battery storage units were recently spotted in SpaceX’s launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas. As revealed in a…

Tesla loses manufacturing exec. and automation engineer amid Model 3 production ramp

Two high-ranking engineers at Tesla who were reportedly involved in the development of Model 3's automated production line have departed.…

Tesla’s Tilburg assembly plant has an expansive rooftop solar installation

Satellite imagery of Tesla’s Tilburg facility in the Netherlands reveals that an expansive solar panel installation has been outfitted to the…

Tesla “ecosystem” of product and services are redefining the auto business

Tesla’s original mission was to electrify the world’s transportation system. Along the way, that expanded into a reboot of the…

Tesla Solar Roof tile production begins at Gigafactory 2, customer installs soon to follow

Tesla has begun production of its highly-anticipated Solar Roof tiles from the company's Gigafactory 2 facility in Buffalo, NY. According…

Tesla’s success in Australia opens up opportunity for 2nd big battery project in country

Following Tesla's successful deployment of the world’s largest battery in South Australia, carrying out CEO Elon Musk’s 100-day target to…

Elon Musk ramps hiring effort for Tesla’s Gigafactory battery factory

Operations are ramping up at Tesla Gigafactory 1, with CEO Elon Musk inviting interested individuals to apply for a job…

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 ranked most innovative brand in the US

Tesla took top honors as Most Innovative U.S. Brand this year on a list compiled by BrandZ, the largest global brand equity platform covering…

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…

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 employees really like their coffee, Baristas apply within

It didn't come as a surprise when we found a job listing for a Barista on Tesla's careers page. CEO…

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…