Tesla Solar in Houston & Surrounding Area’s

[phsoccer]

My daughter was out of power for 4 days near the Cyprus area and she would like something to get through these constant power outages. She is not ready to go solar, but I told her should could probably get Powerwalls and charge them at night on a free night plan. How easy it this?

 

[Jones1]

My daughter was out of power for 4 days near the Cyprus area and she would like something to get through these constant power outages. She is not ready to go solar, but I told her should could probably get Powerwalls and charge them at night on a free night plan. How easy it this?

Go ecoflow or something similar. A stackable battery LFP

 

[andyf0]

I have two Powerwalls for backup only. No solar. They top off twice per 24 hrs for a short time. If there’s an outage the Powerwalls give me power using about 2% per hour (no AC). With this last outage of about 8 hours it didn’t take much to charge them back up. Unless she intends to do the full “battery during the day, charge at night” scenario I don’t see the need to change plans. But then, being with the same company for 10 years I’m only paying 9c per kWh anyway.

 

[Jones1]

For $5k you can get a nice 6-8kWh storage system. Perfect for an apartment. Or a prepper.

Memorial Day | EcoFlow

us.ecoflow.com

I would go pro. Biggest system. She can add panels if need be.

 

[Jones1]

*sugar* under 5k now

 

[cbdream99]

I recently came across this company, run the Michael Dell's son, reviews are scant.

About

Base provides reliable and affordable energy, starting in Texas.

www.basepowercompany.com

 

[phsoccer]

View attachment 1050329*sugar* under 5k now

Thanks, I was thinking about this, so I’ll mention it to her. I’m thinking about this for my detached garage with a small set of solar panels since I don’t have much unshaded roof.

 

[Jones1]

Tax Credit is 4kWh or more.

 

[shingles]

I think those ecoflows are nice, but be cautious of expectations... it's not going be rough trying to start 3-4 ton AC units that are common here in H-Town. The thing I like about Powerwalls and whole home setups is that you don't have to change how you choose to operate when there's an outage. You have to pay for it of course.

Tax Credit is 4kWh or more.

It's actually just 3kWh.

Battery Storage Technology Tax Credit

www.energystar.gov

 

[Jones1]

I think those ecoflows are nice, but be cautious of expectations... it's not going be rough trying to start 3-4 ton AC units that are common here in H-Town. The thing I like about Powerwalls and whole home setups is that you don't have to change how you choose to operate when there's an outage. You have to pay for it of course.


It's actually just 3kWh.

Battery Storage Technology Tax Credit

www.energystar.gov

Nice.
Definitely not a competitor to Tesla and Powerwall. Ecoflow is for consumers that want a smaller off grid solution. For consumers that are not ready to spend $5,000 or more on storage. I’m using my Ecoflow Delta 2 max for my storage shed.
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Also have some nice portable battery storage solutions.

 

[Jones1]

Tesla Electric. Made some updates to the software last week.
Now I notice that TE Controls Storm Watch.
TE also move my Backup / Reserve to 25/75

 

[SteveO332]

Houston also has Dynamic rates back with real time selling, and unlimited charging from 12-4.

Still waiting for free nights. They're so close!

 

[Jones1]

Houston also has Dynamic rates back with real time selling, and unlimited charging from 12-4.

Still waiting for free nights. They're so close!

I will try both plans. I want to see what I have after 12 months. With the fixed plan and $400 per PW. Then I’ll try dynamic.

 

[Jones1]

Ecoflow

 

[DTXMME]

With Tesla electric plans, is the $15/month for EV charging only for Tesla EV? What happens with a non tesla EV that is not using a tesla charger?

On a side note, anyone notice how the Tesla website no longer gives you the price for a solar install up front but makes you give them all your info?

 

[Jones1]

With Tesla electric plans, is the $15/month for EV charging only for Tesla EV? What happens with a non tesla EV that is not using a tesla charger?

On a side note, anyone notice how the Tesla website no longer gives you the price for a solar install up front but makes you give them all your info?

It shows that it can be any EV.
I haven’t tested it out.
I can’t see it now. I’ll screenshot it later. When I’m at home. That’s the only time you see the Vehicle charging options.

 

[cbdream99]

Tesla Electric. Made some updates to the software last week.
Now I notice that TE Controls Storm Watch.
TE also move my Backup / Reserve to 25/75
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I guess it will still charge it when there is a storm, you just have no control over it. For the past week and a half, I received so many storm watch warnings, charging the PW, sometimes two or three times a day, I only lost around 15 mins of power from the grid. I am sure I will pay more this month of my electric bill.

 

[Jones1]

I guess it will still charge it when there is a storm, you just have no control over it. For the past week and a half, I received so many storm watch warnings, charging the PW, sometimes two or three times a day, I only lost around 15 mins of power from the grid. I am sure I will pay more this month of my electric bill.

Yes. I have noticed. Storm watch will be active. They just control it. You can’t.

 

[Jones1]

Weird.
I can see it on my work phone. Tesla app. They were on the same version of app. Probably software bug or poor service earlier.
Any Vehicle

Under settings.
Under vehicle charging.

 

[SteveO332]

New observation: Unlimited charging from 12-6am is $25/month on the dynamic plan. Fixed, it's $15/month. Something tells me I need....A SPREEDSHEET! **runs off**