Tesla Solar Journey

[TheTalkingMule]

Hi. I have another question if you don’t mind help answering. My main panel is inside the house. When they install solar, do they need to run cable to the main panel or just to the meter outside?

Mine was tied into the meter outside and they never came into my house on the day of install.

I wonder why they offered you the black 315W panels, but not the Panasonic 330 Watt standard(not black) panels? Not to confuse things further.....

 

[stealthnhawk]

I asked them and they’ve said they don’t offer 325 or 330 anymore..

 

[NuShrike]

I asked them and they’ve said they don’t offer 325 or 330 anymore..

That's really sad. Must be cost-cutting?

 

[stealthnhawk]

I think so. For them to be competitive.. I think they save the 330 for 12kw system or higher

 

[TheTalkingMule]

Weird. I got a Panasonic 330 array installed this April by a 3rd party local installer. Seems strange they wouldn't offer the most popular panel that they make in the Buffalo Gigafactory. If they're visible, black 315s is probably the way to go. Mine were on a flat roof so aesthetics didn't matter.

 

[jakestgermain]

I am having the SC 330 (Panasonic's) installed on July 1st

 

[kengchang]

Got my PTO today and turned on the system. Solar is working but not Powerwall. Anyone knows why? In self-powered mode

Update : I restarted the Neurio and it is working! Yay!

 

[kengchang]

Powerwall greyed out and is not charging. Anyone knows why? It was feeding the house last night

 

[miimura]

Powerwall greyed out and is not charging. Anyone knows why? It was feeding the house last night

What is the current SOC? What is your operating mode? It may simply think it doesn't need to add energy right now.

 

[kengchang]

What is the current SOC? What is your operating mode? It may simply think it doesn't need to add energy right now.

36% on the PW and Time-based control with 80% reserve (was trying to trigger it to start charging)

 

[miimura]

36% on the PW and Time-based control with 80% reserve (was trying to trigger it to start charging)

TBC Balanced or Cost Saving? How long ago did you change the Reserve?

 

[RFernatt]

I have the black Pana 315 panels and struggled with getting the 330s, but decided that the boost in aesthetics was worth it for the slightly reduced production since the panels are visible on the front of the house. Whatever you get, you'll be happy when the power bill shows up. $5/month with an all electric house and two EVs suits me just fine!

 

[kengchang]

TBC Balanced or Cost Saving? How long ago did you change the Reserve?

Cost Saving, maybe 1-2 hours ago

 

[kengchang]

I have the black Pana 315 panels and struggled with getting the 330s, but decided that the boost in aesthetics was worth it for the slightly reduced production since the panels are visible on the front of the house. Whatever you get, you'll be happy when the power bill shows up. $5/month with an all electric house and two EVs suits me just fine!

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Congrat! Too bad SCE minimum is like $10 a month but still good saving and helping out the environment

 

[miimura]

Cost Saving, maybe 1-2 hours ago

If you changed the Reserve to something greater than the current SOC more than an hour ago and it's still not charging, something is wrong. I would open a case with Tesla.

 

[kengchang]

If you changed the Reserve to something greater than the current SOC more than an hour ago and it's still not charging, something is wrong. I would open a case with Tesla.

Guess what, it started charging. Will see if it discharge tonight and charges tomorrow before making a call....