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For those with solar, do you know what is the different between setting it to Backup Mode vs Self-Powered Mode with 100% reserve? Are they the same thing?

If you have your Powerwall 2 set to "Self-powered" what did you set your reserve percentage to and how/why did you choose that value? Since your installation, have you increased or decreased the percentage?

They already have wind power, now adding 10 distributed Powerwalls and one substation Powerpack. This small scale test project is going online soon. Tesla's latest smart power grid experiment begins in Canada Twitter Nova Scotia Power testing Tesla batteries in electrical system

Does anyone have access to the "Time-Based Control" mentioned on the powerwall support page? Time-Based Control | Tesla From the Powerwall home screen in the Tesla app, select Customize and then Advanced Time-Based Control. Within this mode there are two strategies ‘Balanced’ and ‘Cost...

I noticed version change but I haven't seen any change in behavior yet, anyone have the scoop? [edit: Oh heck, I see there are discussions about 1.12.0 in a firmware thread, didn't find it on searches] arnold

For example, you can search for your State to get a Fact Sheet about your states status of solar energy. SEIA | Solar Energy Industries Association

hey all, 2 Powerwall 2s installed at my place yesterday. Fast install, 4 hours and done. Guy came by today to commission and test the off grid scenario. Told app access within 25 hours, great. Go home nought to find the LAN UI shows 98% full, but we are pulling all from grid. Do I have to have...

I need to obtain some information regarding purchasing a Tesla Powerwall 2 for use with a solar system and a utility grid that is 50Hz. The system I am building will be principally for self-consumption, with a reserve for backup in the event of a utility outage or overnight usage. The system...

Hi All, I am a brand new Powerwall2 owner and user and for the first weeks I have been looking at the monitoring data from the powerwall and here are some first findings: - Found discrepancy between the Gateway minisite readings (loggin with IP with browser on Gateway) and the Tesla App: % of...

Hi all, I live in North San Jose, CA my roof size is roughly 2000 sqft recently I had a roof check with eastmanroofing.com and they said I should do a roof maintenance for $1800 to fix cracks and debris, etc. I always want to install Solar roof, but you know, Tesla is SLOW on production...

Most people understand the intermittent nature of solar and wind being a big problem. Obviously, large battery installations can help stabilize the grid (looking at you Texas). A much less well known problem is the lack of investment in transmission lines. Power demand continues to grow, but in...

I think discussing regular use practices of PowerWall systems with solar at home would make sense.

Done some research on this trying to see how I can maxmise use of solar while ensuring I still have enough charge in the Powerwall and car by a set time of day. It seems you can't at the moment unless you use an OpenEVSE charger instead and use code to control the charge rate. Some have modded...

I am taking delivery of my Model X in March, and have already been given a referral code. Myself and a colleague are planning on getting tesla solar panels installed, and I would like to use my referral code, as I will get $400 cash back for each solar referral. The question is, do I need to...

I live in Las Vegas and want to get solar panels and the Powerwalls on our 3800sq ft house. We'd like to get off the grid completely but I don't think NV energy will let us. According to the online estimator, we will need 4 powerwalls for the house and EV charging. I have a few questions: 1)...

Elon Musk's Tesla plans to give thousands of homes batteries: here's how it would work

Hi folks, I posted this over here MQTT Bridge | Tesla But noticed people are asking the same questions here too :) So - I Just got my Solar/Powerwall setup, and starting to hack things together. I noticed many folks want the same control outside the app - so I spent some time today trying...

I have an idea about extending the range of the cars. What if we use Qi tech to charge the cars while we are waiting at stoplights or parked? Instead of hooking up and clogging up the city streets with charging stations we could just pull into a parking space and the car would charge. No...

So, Tesla called yesterday saying they needed to send technicians out to perform maintenance on my 2 power walls. They were installed December 14th and have been operational ever since. I haven't noticed any issues with them so far. I am assuming they monitor the equipment and something must...

Tesla solar kiosks coming to Home Depot Tesla solar kiosks coming to Home Depot

Headline is a bit misleading since this represents a significantly cheaper angle for sales relative to the past. This is a real nice step. Why bother paying a 3rd party $500 just a lukewarm Home Depot lead? They're better off just putting the info out there and letting the referral platform...

I'm a solar customer, and I've referred several new customers for Model S/X purchases over the last few months, using the code that Solar City provided. (That MX in my profile pic is my daughter's :D) Now that there's a new program beginning Feb 1st, does anyone know if solar customers still...

I read all these posts on here about SGIP and load vs efficiency. My brain hurts. Are you guys overthinking or am I underthinking? I told Tesla I want four Powerwalls to go with my 10kw solar already installed. I'll get the 30% fed rebate and charge the batteries off the panels. I don't...

The seamless transfer from grid to Powerwall could result in a quickly discharged battery, unless the owner was alerted and took steps to reduce unnecessary loads. Does anyone know if Powerwall gives a grid outage alert? And also, if internet connection is lost, is there any backup method to...

Hi everyone. I'm still trying to understand the behavior of the system as I try and see if getting a set of powerwalls makes sense for me, esp if I use them instead of a generator for backup. In the normal self use optimization mode and backup modes, what happens if the powerwall runs out of...

Was in the show room today at UTC to sit in a model 3. They were cross selling and asked if we were interested in the energy products. Had been thinking about it so we sat down with consultant. Ended up signing up for a 6kw system at 165% usage with 1 power wall. Looks like with all the steps...

I am in the Chicagoland area and wanted to see if anyone has had an Powerwall installation in IL and who they used. I just took the plunge and placed a deposit. I currently have a 10k solar system with battery back up (golf cart batteries ugh!) and a NG generator. Hoping a Powerwall can replace...

Hi All, 1) Would it be possible to set up a system at home where solar panels charge the Tesla PowerWall 2 by day and the PowerWall then charges the Model S with it’s stored energy by night? Seems like a reasonable (and potentially popular) use-case, but I don’t see anything online definitive...

Hi Folks, Wondering if anyone has seen this before and can advise what may be happening. Powerwall 2 was installed in November, has been working fine although hasn’t been getting a lot of charge through the winter months. For the last 2 days once the charge has reached zero in an evening...

Hi, all... How do I track MySolarCity referrals that I've made? Apologies if I'm missing an obvious link... Rich

At my warehouse in UK there are charging points like illustrated for charging fork-lifts. My question is can I charge my new model X from these charging points? I want to find out before ordering Tesla charger to be fitted. Sorry I am new to Tesla and am unsure

I noticed that my system just updated to 1.11.2 in the past day or so and I now see on the Android App (V3.2.3) a "Switch to my home" option. If I click this, the circle spins for a while, but I eventually get a "Powerwall Connection Error" that includes the serial number of my PW, making me...

Through referrals I have the option of getting a Powerwall 2. Solar is not really an option for me. Lots of trees around house and minimal exposed roof with sun exposure. (Live in pacific north west) Does anyone have a Powerwall without solar? How has it helped you? How long does it last if...

I was really excited for Tesla to come out and give me a quote on going solar for my new house. We explored a bunch of options but had sticker shock when the initial estimate came back at $4.30 per Watt (I live in MA). The salesman said that I should get a few quotes and they'd match the lowest...

Hello, Looking for some expert or informed advice. I have an interesting power distribution system at my house. I have a 400 main panel that splits to a 200 amp to feed the majority of the house circuits, a shop subpanel that connects my solar arrays and a pool house sub panel (see picture) My...

Also posted in the Pacific forum. Mercury NZ has selected Tesla as the provider for a scalable national grid-connected battery trial after a tender process launched last September. www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11975445

Mercury NZ picks Tesla for ground-breaking battery trial Mercury NZ has selected Tesla as the provider for a scalable national grid-connected battery trial after a tender process launched last September.

I was in Home Depot today and they had a dude there with a Tesla shirt on and a Tesla Solar Panel sign beside him. I talked to him for about 15 minutes, and he got me signed up to have someone come to my house. They had a slot open the same day. They came out later today and gave me the whole...

I'm starting this thread to give a timeline of the installation process for the Founder's Powerwall 2 that I earned for the referral period that ended January 2016. 1/3 - I received a call from a Tesla Energy Rep for information to begin the installation process. The representative I spoke to...

On the Tesla Solar roof page (Tesla Solar Roof), there is an interesting note: What does this sentence mean? "Your entire roof is not eligible to be covered with solar tiles due to building regulations and obstructions." Also, do we know for sure if they are selling dummy tiles, that may cost...

This is certainly good news. Tesla starts solar roof tile installation process with regular customers, production starts at Gigafactory 2

I’m looking for a Solar Roof Token for our home installation. If you have one to donate, please let me know. In exchange, we will use your referral code for Powerwall and Solar Roof purchase. Much appreciated, Tom

It seems that over the past 90 days or so the average selling price on eBay of brand new 24' Gen-2 wall connectors has plummeted to some selling for around $300. Is a refresh imminent? Do I care? I don't anticipate taking delivery of my Model 3 till later this summer but the low price of the...

Hey guys, My 4th referral took delivery and I received my referral reward email for a Red Founders Series Powerwall 2. As I live in an apartment building in Manhattan, is anyone interested in purchasing this brand new powerwall from me. I have not placed the order as yet and if anyone wants I...

Hello, I'm in the permitting phase for a 9.72 kW PV system installation. At the same time, I've been getting quotes for the PowerWall 2. My goal is to have a grid-tied system AC connected to the PW2s, that can still charge and use the PWs when the grid goes offline. Telsa says I need two PWs...

A short while ago, Tesla sent me a net metering agreement from SCE. I have an existing one for my solar, but it needed to be updated for the addition of the PW2 batteries. One of the sections (3.2) Monthly Billing Election had me concerned. It was requesting I initilal the section that I wanted...

Had a powerwall and solar system install on October 17 2017. I have yet to have it activated. What exactly is the problem? I have been getting conflicting information as to the cause, even an representative telling me that some solar systems take a year to get approval. I do need a contact...

Had a powerwall and solar system install on October 17 2017. I have yet to have it activated. What exactly is the problem? I have been getting conflicting information as to the cause, even an representative telling me that some solar systems take a year to get approval. I do need a contact...

In my Android app, if I swipe right on my powerwall, I get this screen. At the bottom is a contact form to have Tesla call me. I haven't seen this before. Edit: I meant to say swiping LEFT. Can't edit the title for some reason.

Hi there, I just found out that I missed the updated referral by a day, and instead of being able to get a nice black wall charger, I instead get a Solar Roof token instead. My roof doesn't need to be replaced for many years, so willing to give this to someone. Would love to trade for a...