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gateway 2 rolling out in US yet?
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zanary
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Keep us posted because I'm curious. I'm still on revision 1 of Gateway version 1 (without the black reset button which makes rebooting the entire systems a huge pain in the ass).
A Powerwall reseller posted images of the new North American Powerwall Gateway 2 docs in a Facebook Group recently. He indicated it might be shipping in June 2020.
CrazyRabbit
Active Member
It's in a "closed group" whose content can only be seen by members. You are free to join and take a look. On Facebook "Tesla Energy: Powerwall, Roof, Solar".
Here are some screen shots from that post
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To me, the most interesting thing is that for some simple installations, internal breakers can eliminate the need for a Generation Panel.
Load shedding by cutting low voltage control lines is also useful for preventing A/C compressors from starting. However, the air handler running with no cooling is a waste of energy too.
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
Probably true for cooling but those with heat pumps and wood stoves could use this to distribute heat to the other rooms.
My comment was specifically related to the situation where the Powerwall system has used Load Shedding to prevent the A/C compressor for running. When it does something like that - a common technique, even with generator based load shedding - it cannot prevent the air handler from running because the thermostat is still asking the air handler for cooling while the run signal is interrupted to the outdoor unit.
In any other situation, there are good reasons for an air handler to run and Powerwalls can easily handle that usage.
Seems like it would clean up wiring by removing generation panel and offer additional features like pre-conditioning, better Wifi connectivity (which is terrible now), and auto load shedding when the grid fails.
GenSao
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If it works, likely no for existing installations.
Tesla may offer the upgrade as an added fee (say $2,000) for existing customers who would like to swap it out. Personally, I could see doing this in the future with the installation of a (potential) bi-directional wall connector for V2G application.
GenSao
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I wonder what accuracy is required by SCE? Gateway Version 1 is listed as "Revenue grade".
Gateway Version 1 has a built in "Revenue grade" AC meter with +/– 1.0% accuracy per US Datasheet.
Gateway Version 2 has a built in "Revenue accurate" AC meter with +/– 0.2% accuracy per GB datasheet.
Not likely. CPUC Decision 19-01-030 denied the applicant (CALSSA) the ability to use third-party revenue grade meters in lieu of an NGOM.
gigawatt1010
Member
Nice to stumble upon this thread. I have Solar Glass + 2PWs currently on the permitting stage with a tentative July install. I have to call them and see if I’m getting the Gateway 2.
I have ordered solar panels with 2 powerwall system on April 29. I got the layout and still my application is in processing state. my guess is it might take approximate 3 more months for me to get my system installed.
will i be getting Gateway 2 or Gateway 1 ?
where would i see the documentation which it specifies about the gateway system in my application ?
will i be getting Gateway 2 or Gateway 1 ?
where would i see the documentation which it specifies about the gateway system in my application ?
gigawatt1010
Member
@rinku2012 - look at the layout they gave you. I just looked at mine and it shows the gateway 1, not the 2. I ordered mine on May 2nd and currently at the permitting stage with a potential July install. I will call them tomorrow and find out how I can get the gateway 2.
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