Tesla Building New Factory for Megapack Production

A new production facility for Tesla’s Megapack battery system is now under construction in Lathrop, California.  Tesla’s plans for the facility were not previously announced. Lathrop Mayor Sonny Dhaliwal posted photos of the ground-breaking on Facebook. “We are proud to be the home of the Megafactory, Tesla’s most recent expansion here,” Dhaliwal posted. “The future… Continue reading Tesla Building New Factory for Megapack Production

Tesla Removes Solar Subscription Option

Tesla’s solar panel subscription service has been removed from its website. Telsa launched the service in 2019, enabling customers to pay a monthly fee to use the company’s solar panels to power their homes. Tesla offered three rental systems: 3.8 kW for $65 per month 7.6 kW for $130 per month 11.4 kW for $195 per month Offering a… Continue reading Tesla Removes Solar Subscription Option

Tesla Plans to Sell Energy to Texans

Tesla has filed an application with the Texas Public Utility Commission to sell electricity to customers. The application, first reported by Texas Monthly, was submitted by a Tesla subsidiary called Tesla Energy Ventures. Tesla also intends to build two massive batteries near Austin and Houston. The 100-megawatt storage system would enable Tesla to serve power… Continue reading Tesla Plans to Sell Energy to Texans

Tesla Prepping More Powerful Powerwall+

Tesla has started marketing a new “Powerwall+” product, according to a post on Reddit showing photos and a spec sheet for the battery. The post by Reddit user tangard shows the Powerwall+ will have an increase in max power output to 9.6kW, up from 5kW continuous and 7kW peak output. The spec sheet outlines key… Continue reading Tesla Prepping More Powerful Powerwall+

Tesla to Bundle Solar, Battery Products

Tesla’s energy products will soon only be sold as a package. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter that the company’s solar products will only be available in combination with the company’s Powerwall battery.  “Solar power will feed exclusively to Powerwall,” Musk tweeted. “Powerwall will interface only between utility meter & house main breaker panel,… Continue reading Tesla to Bundle Solar, Battery Products

Tesla Surprises Customers with Increased Solar Roof Price

The price for Tesla’s solar roof has unexpectedly raised on existing orders. TMC member nicholb posted that his installation cost jumped by about $20,000. And, TMC member Shinta saw his cost increase by $30,000.  “I’ve had a solar roof reservation since March 2020 (in MN),” nicholb wrote. “My purchase agreement was signed in April 2020. Today I got… Continue reading Tesla Surprises Customers with Increased Solar Roof Price

Panasonic Invests $100M to Boost Tesla Gigafactory Production

Tesla’s battery production efforts have received a $100 million investment from Panasonic, according to a report from Nikkei, a a news outlet based in Japan. Proceeds will be used to expand Tesla’s Gigafactory located in Sparks, Nevada. The report said Panasonic will add another line, bringing the total to 14 and will increase capacity by 10%… Continue reading Panasonic Invests $100M to Boost Tesla Gigafactory Production

Panasonic Plans to Bump Battery Density by 20% in 5 Years

Panasonic’s new “2170” lithium-ion battery cells will improve energy density by 20% over the next five years, the company said Thursday.  The “2170” lithium-ion cells were first used in Tesla’s Model 3 in 2017. The battery already has the highest density, but the latest development should make an impact on the range of Tesla’s vehicles.… Continue reading Panasonic Plans to Bump Battery Density by 20% in 5 Years

Tesla Energy Offers New Incentives for Referral Program

Tesla has launched a new referral program with perks like a free Powerwall. According to Tesla’s website:  Anyone using your referral link can earn a $100 award after system activation for solar panels or Solar Roof to reduce reliance on the grid and produce clean solar energy. You will earn a $400 award for each… Continue reading Tesla Energy Offers New Incentives for Referral Program

Tesla to Help Grow Australia’s ‘Big Battery’ By 50%

Tesla’s giant battery installation in Australia is about to get a lot bigger.The Powerpack farm is already the world’s largest lithium-ion battery, but the plan is to grow it by 50%. Renewable energy company Neoen said in a press release that the Hornsdale Power Reserve will receive a 50 MW/64.5 MWh expansion. The expansion will… Continue reading Tesla to Help Grow Australia’s ‘Big Battery’ By 50%