Tesla Energy

Contractors at Tesla-SolarCity factory await payment from State amidst scandal

Contractors working on the Tesla-SolarCity plant outside of Buffalo, NY might be out of shopping money this holiday season after reports that the…

Why Tesla’s microgrid project is life changing for Ta’u’s island community

Tesla's subsidiary, SolarCity, is at the end of a one-year solar energy microgrid project on the American Samoa island of Ta'u that,…

Tesla begins Powerwall 2 sales in Australia

Following last month's unveiling of Tesla's improved Powerwall 2 home battery storage system, boasting twice the capacity at half the price, the…

Tesla is powering an entire island with solar panels and batteries

The island of Ta’u in American Samoa, which has acquired power largely through diesel generators, is now nearing a year-long completion…

Tesla Energy products will be making their way to showroom stores

Tesla's Powerwall 2 home battery will soon be available at the company's retail locations as part of a revitalization that emphasizes the energy…

Tesla’s merger with SolarCity is an enormous win for Buffalo, NY

The state of New York had a vital interest in the Tesla-SolarCity merger, having invested $750 million to build SolarCity's factory…

It’s official, Tesla and SolarCity will merge

Tesla Motors Inc. announced on Thursday through a Live Webcast that shareholders have approved a deal to buy SolarCity Corp.…

Tesla Gigafactory Update: 31 new permits, 2x in size, 2170 battery ‘Module Line’

According to new building permit data obtained by BuildZoom, Tesla has received 31 permits since July 19 worth $93 million for its…

Tesla invites owners to take an inside look at Powerwall 2 at upcoming ‘Weekend Social’ event

Tesla is back with a continuation of its popular "Weekend Social", a series of events aimed at bringing together Model S…

Latest Tesla Gigafactory 1 flyover video highlights expansive growth

A pilot who goes by the name of superOOk on Tesla Motors subreddit took off from South Lake Tahoe airport on November…

What it takes to build a Tesla Powerpack grid-scale storage system [Video]

New Zealand's Vector Energy has installed what it claims is the first Tesla Powerpack grid scale energy storage system in…

Tesla-SolarCity project in Connecticut underlines need for merger

A joint project involving Tesla and SolarCity in Connecticut highlights the reason why the two companies need to merge says…

Panasonic sees investment in Tesla and rechargeable batteries as ‘biggest growth driver’ for business

Panasonic's investment in a Tesla battery partnership is causing the Japanese consumer electronics conglomerate to revise its annual profit forecast.…

Did Tesla’s Powerwall 2.0 just get leaked ahead of the official unveiling?

It would appear that Tesla has a mole on their hands if the latest image of a rectangular shaped Tesla…

What to expect from Tesla’s solar roof event on October 28

Tesla Motors, Inc. has sent invitations to a product reveal on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Universal Studios in Los Angeles.…

SolarCity and Airbnb partner on a Tesla-like referral program

Tesla's partnership with home-sharing service Airbnb, to install destination chargers in select host homes, have opened new doors of opportunity between the two…

Deeper Tesla, Panasonic ties could lead to a Smart Home future

A growing partnership between Tesla and Panasonic on solar cell production and storage batteries may one day eliminate residential reliance…

Tesla and Panasonic to collaborate on solar panel production, pending SolarCity merger

Tesla has announced that it will be collaborating with Japanese electronics giant, Panasonic Corp., on manufacturing solar cell and modules for its energy…

Tesla Powerwall demand jumps 30x following blackouts in Australia

Consumer demand in Australia for Tesla’s Powerwall has increased to 30 times its usual levels following a series of power…

Netherlands utility to use Tesla Powerwall to make a “Virtual Power Plant”

Eneco, a utility company in the Netherlands, wants to use several hundred Tesla Powerwall batteries to create a "virtual power plant"…