Tesla Solar in Houston & Surrounding Area’s

[wiltoking]

This has been a very interesting few days in optimizing power use at home. Now I’m trying to figure out how I had my Nest thermostat set up on Tuesday because that’s the only day the PW lasted thru peak rates. It actually gets used a lot but in small bursts vs what happened today. Ran out of juice even sooner than yesterday! Dare I say it? …. Should have gotten 2 Powerwalls lol

Tomorrow temperatures are going to be better so won’t know if my final idea of thermostat settings works until the next cold front hehe.

 

[Wahiawahi]

This has been a very interesting few days in optimizing power use at home. Now I’m trying to figure out how I had my Nest thermostat set up on Tuesday because that’s the only day the PW lasted thru peak rates. It actually gets used a lot but in small bursts vs what happened today. Ran out of juice even sooner than yesterday! Dare I say it? …. Should have gotten 2 Powerwalls lol

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Tomorrow temperatures are going to be better so won’t know if my final idea of thermostat settings works until the next cold front hehe.

As soon as our system was installed I wished I would have purchased more panels, and another powerwall. We have two, but it won’t be enough when we pick up our M3 on Monday.

 

[plee1024]

As soon as our system was installed I wished I would have purchased more panels, and another powerwall. We have two, but it won’t be enough when we pick up our M3 on Monday.

Same (got 2)...told my friend to get more than 2, he waiting to get an install date

 

[plee1024]

How much did you guys generate today?

2/1 = 8.2

 

[Jones1]

Get 5 PW’s

 

[wiltoking]

Same (got 2)...told my friend to get more than 2, he waiting to get an install date

Getting two seems very attractive for sure and I just have to console myself that it would only matter for 5-7 days out of the year

 

[Jones1]

Getting two seems very attractive for sure and I just have to console myself that it would only matter for 5-7 days out of the year

 

[Jones1]

I financed my system. Like a lot of people do. At the rate that Tesla offered at the time I placed my order. It would have been around $50 more per month. For each additional PW. I thought about getting a smaller PV Kw size. But I knew. I would be adding a CyberTruck later. Then I thought about the LFP PW that is supposed to come out soon. So I chose a larger system and 1 PW. Later if Tesla offers the PW’s separate from the Solar panels again. Like they did before the 3 years of Covid shutdowns. Probably in 5 years. I’ll try to add 2-3 PW’s. At least 2 more. So I’ll be able to charge me Tesla vehicles a little from them.

 

[Jones1]

Like the Great Philosopher Ice Cube said.
“I gotta Say Today was a good day”

 

[Jones1]

How was your PV Production today? Post Pictures.
Tomorrow will be Amazing.

 

[wiltoking]

How was your PV Production today? Post Pictures.
Tomorrow will be Amazing.

No PTO so not as sexy haha

But I was able to fine tune the Nest and have steady heat which would’ve been covered by the PW if no sun had shone

 

[Jones1]

I noticed today. My impact data is wrong. I wasn’t last week or a few days ago. Now it’s shot that I used the grid during peak time. Which has not started yet.
My Peak time is 4pm-7pm. I’m always on PW during that time. I sent Tesla some emails. Hopefully they can correct this soon. I looked further back in the app. This could be a Tesla Electric Plan problem. I also had auto pay setup for Tesla Electric bill. They didn’t take the money. It was a $12 bill. On the app it said past due. It was due on the 2/2/23. If I had auto pay set. Why would it be late.

 

[Jones1]

I emailed Tesla Electric some screenshots. Not sure if this should go to PW support or The Electric plan. I’m going to be busy tomorrow. So I’ve been emailing everyone. Lol





I did get a response from the Powerwall support. About EV PW charging setting. They said they will escalate the ticket. To find out why it’s not available in my app. Idk.

 

[EL0NTRK]

I did get a response from the Powerwall support. About EV PW charging setting. They said they will escalate the ticket. To find out why it’s not available in my app. Idk.

Can you share the email address for Powerwall support? I need to contact them.

 

[Jones1]

Can you share the email address for Powerwall support? I need to contact them.

[email protected]

 

[wiltoking]

No PTO yet but Tesla already got their downpayment. Time to pray that the process doesn't get lost with them or CEP. In the meantime, finished routing some EMT to the Gateway (TEG) to run Ethernet. Still lose WiFi/Cellular signal all the time and got tired of having to rest TEG. Crossing fingers this resolves it.

 

[wiltoking]

I emailed Tesla Electric some screenshots. Not sure if this should go to PW support or The Electric plan. I’m going to be busy tomorrow. So I’ve been emailing everyone. Lol


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I did get a response from the Powerwall support. About EV PW charging setting. They said they will escalate the ticket. To find out why it’s not available in my app. Idk.

Well, EV Charging popped up by itself for me lol. System was completely disconnected for almost 24hrs and finally went and flipped the PW on/off today. That got it reconnected and sending info to the app which is when I noticed I have the coveted EV Charging option

 

[Jones1]

Well, EV Charging popped up by itself for me lol. System was completely disconnected for almost 24hrs and finally went and flipped the PW on/off today. That got it reconnected and sending info to the app which is when I noticed I have the coveted EV Charging option

. Maybe I should try to flip it off and on. Lol

 

[plee1024]

No PTO yet but Tesla already got their downpayment. Time to pray that the process doesn't get lost with them or CEP. In the meantime, finished routing some EMT to the Gateway (TEG) to run Ethernet. Still lose WiFi/Cellular signal all the time and got tired of having to rest TEG. Crossing fingers this resolves it.

PTO is on Centerpoint to process not Tesla. Took about 3 or 4 weeks for me...

 

[wiltoking]

PTO is on Centerpoint to process not Tesla. Took about 3 or 4 weeks for me...

True, but we're assuming Tesla even tells CEP that Installation is complete. My experience in getting Utility Approval pre-installation tells me otherwise. Will start making calls if nothing happens in 3-4 weeks.