Interesting thread. I was similarly annoyed learning about this topic during my ordering process a couple months ago.
Something that stood out to me, was that my ESS interconnect agreement with TECO had different power tiers as explained below. This agreement is called a STANDARD INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTED CUSTOMER-OWNED BATTERY SUBSYSTEMS 1 KW OR MORE. My agreement was signed in June 2021.
Tesla told me that I’m below the 15 kW limit with my Powerwall+ and Powerwall 2 system. I was confused by this because each Powerwall‘s spec sheet lists multiple peak power power values for various situations, with the Powerwall+ itself having up to a 22 kW rating.
Something that stood out to me, was that my ESS interconnect agreement with TECO had different power tiers as explained below. This agreement is called a STANDARD INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTED CUSTOMER-OWNED BATTERY SUBSYSTEMS 1 KW OR MORE. My agreement was signed in June 2021.
6. For all BAT installations at or below 15 Kw AC maximum capacity, the Customer shall maintain general liability insurance for personal injury and property damage in the amount of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For all BAT installations above 15 Kw AC maximum capacity, the Customer shall maintain general liability insurance for personal injury and property damage in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). The Customer shall provide to the Company initial proof of insurance in the form of a certificate evidencing the Customer's insurance coverage in effect at the time of interconnection. The certificate shall list the BAT as a covered addition to the Customer's insured property. The Customer shall submit similar proof of continuing insurance coverage within 30 days of any policy renewal. As an alternative to the foregoing insurance requirement, the Customer may self-insure upon receiving the Company’s prior written approval. The Company will provide the Customer with written notification of approval or disapproval of a self-insurance application within 30 business days after the Company’s receipt of all documentation required to support the application. In the event that the Company approves Customer’s request to self-insure, Customer shall provide proof of its continuing ability to self- insure to the Company on an annual basis, or more frequently if requested by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum insurance coverage amount set forth above shall be limited for the state, a state agency or subdivision (as those terms are defined in Section 768.28(2), Florida Statutes, or the successor thereto), to the maximum dollar amounts set forth in Section 768.28(5), Florida Statutes, or the successor thereto.
Tesla told me that I’m below the 15 kW limit with my Powerwall+ and Powerwall 2 system. I was confused by this because each Powerwall‘s spec sheet lists multiple peak power power values for various situations, with the Powerwall+ itself having up to a 22 kW rating.
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