I'm the "Bob from Iowa" who recently bought (via written agreement and a deposit) ThatGoogleGuy's Powerwall 2 (PW2). We're obviously at the mercy of Tesla regarding when they'll ship his Founders Series PW2 earned in the Referral Program. And more importantly, if Tesla will ship and/or install directly to/for me (I'm not expecting that, but would be super-thrilled if they did).
So is there anyone who has actually, physically received their PW2 yet? In addition to this purchase of the red PW2, I also placed my order with $500 deposit for a regular white PW2 back on 10/31/16. I'd like to stack the red PW2 in front of the regular white PW2, as I likely need the 27 kWh to store my excess solar production from my 16 kW system (for my home, Model S, Cadillac ELR, and Chevy Volt).
I received my call from SolarCity/Tesla Energy at Tesla HQ back in January, saying that my reservation on the white PW2 would be "coming soon." Since then it's been crickets. I know Tesla has been busy fulfilling Powerpack orders for utilities; ergo, this delay on the PW2 is not surprising (but still a bit frustrating...sort of like how we're all eagerly awaiting our Model 3s). But I'm really hoping someone can share more information about an ACTUAL shipment and/or installation (either Founders Series or regular white PW2), as Tesla has stated a Tesla-certified electrician must install the PW2 (e.g., warranty). And I know their focus is on the CA rollout first, as that's where I'm reading about the site surveys this past month or two. But I'm in Iowa, and there is not a single Tesla-certified electrician in the Quad Cities area. I made my own appointment with Koehler Electric (one of the biggest/best electrical contractors in my area) for a site survey this Friday. But I don't know if I'm wasting my time and money, if Tesla isn't shipping PW2s soon or certifying anyone for my installation. To further complicate things, I'm currently installing phase two of my solar (going from 10.4 to 16.1 kW of ACPV solar with the addition of my 3rd ground-mount array of 20 panels; so 60 panels total). My building permit and utility interconnection agreement both include the PW2, but I will soon finish the solar without physically having my PW2(s)! And if that happens, then I need to start the entire process over with a new (2nd) building permit and (2nd) utility interconnection agreement (including paying said fees again), according to both bureaucracies. Grrr. I've read endless stories on TMC about site surveys, but what I'm seeking here on this forum is evidence/stories of the steps "after" site surveys (i.e., actual installations of the first PW2s). Many thanks for your help!
So is there anyone who has actually, physically received their PW2 yet? In addition to this purchase of the red PW2, I also placed my order with $500 deposit for a regular white PW2 back on 10/31/16. I'd like to stack the red PW2 in front of the regular white PW2, as I likely need the 27 kWh to store my excess solar production from my 16 kW system (for my home, Model S, Cadillac ELR, and Chevy Volt).
I received my call from SolarCity/Tesla Energy at Tesla HQ back in January, saying that my reservation on the white PW2 would be "coming soon." Since then it's been crickets. I know Tesla has been busy fulfilling Powerpack orders for utilities; ergo, this delay on the PW2 is not surprising (but still a bit frustrating...sort of like how we're all eagerly awaiting our Model 3s). But I'm really hoping someone can share more information about an ACTUAL shipment and/or installation (either Founders Series or regular white PW2), as Tesla has stated a Tesla-certified electrician must install the PW2 (e.g., warranty). And I know their focus is on the CA rollout first, as that's where I'm reading about the site surveys this past month or two. But I'm in Iowa, and there is not a single Tesla-certified electrician in the Quad Cities area. I made my own appointment with Koehler Electric (one of the biggest/best electrical contractors in my area) for a site survey this Friday. But I don't know if I'm wasting my time and money, if Tesla isn't shipping PW2s soon or certifying anyone for my installation. To further complicate things, I'm currently installing phase two of my solar (going from 10.4 to 16.1 kW of ACPV solar with the addition of my 3rd ground-mount array of 20 panels; so 60 panels total). My building permit and utility interconnection agreement both include the PW2, but I will soon finish the solar without physically having my PW2(s)! And if that happens, then I need to start the entire process over with a new (2nd) building permit and (2nd) utility interconnection agreement (including paying said fees again), according to both bureaucracies. Grrr. I've read endless stories on TMC about site surveys, but what I'm seeking here on this forum is evidence/stories of the steps "after" site surveys (i.e., actual installations of the first PW2s). Many thanks for your help!
