Tesla Unveils New Tesla Brand Solar Inverter

[willow_hiller]

Looks like it's officially here: Tesla Solar Inverter | Tesla

• Built on Powerwall 2 technology for exceptional efficiency and reliability
• Wi-Fi, Ethernet and cellular connectivity with over-the-air updates
• Designed to integrate with Tesla Powerwall and Tesla app
• 3.8 kW and 7.6 kW models available

 

[miimura]

• Two or Four Max Power Point Trackers

 

[jjrandorin]

Thanks for posting. Is it just me, or does the 113 degrees F rating outdoors look low? I have days where its hotter than that here where I live, and I am in southern california (although inland), not AZ or Like, Las vegas.

EDIT: at least it will look nice, if its next to a gateway 2 and some powerwalls. Wonder when tesla will come up with a tesla branded load center, so one can have a nice, neat row of tesla branded boxes on the wall together

 

[Ampster]

I wonder how they are handling Rapid Shutdown Requirements?
What does PowerWall2 technology mean? Consumption CTs, battery integration?

 

[mnsweeps]

can we get our solaredge replaced with this puppy? ;-)

 

[willow_hiller]

From the description, it sounds like this inverter will also fill the role of the Powerblaster:

Once installed, homeowners use the Tesla app to manage their solar system and monitor energy consumption, resulting in a truly unique ecosystem experience.

 

[funkadelic]

aw man. Anyone know when these are expected to be shipping? Literally have new Delta inverters on my house from my solar roof install from a couple weeks back. Mainly want the powerblaster-like support since I don't have a powerblaster with my install

 

[willow_hiller]

Anyone know when these are expected to be shipping?

Seems like now. In another thread @ctxriddle said their advisor told them they're installing Tesla inverters with new installs: Solar advice

 

[sorka]

Number one question for me is if they've integrated with the powerwall such that the powerwalls don't go above 60Hz when off grid.

 

[funkadelic]

Seems like now. In another thread @ctxriddle said their advisor told them they're installing Tesla inverters with new installs: Solar advice

just spoke w/my PM and sounds like it's not a "just swap out the delta inverters for tesla inverters" as there are delta auto shut offs for each string under the tiles that would need to be swapped out as well. guess that ship has sailed!

 

[Tempus]

Gah, i just found out yesterday that they didnt install the powerblaster on my solar only install because it wouldnt fit around my electrical panel. Really wish i had this new inverter capability. I really want to be able to see consumption

 

[lucassaugen]

I just emailed support to request they replace my faulty Delta inverter with one of these. I've been dealing with this firmware bug for almost a year now. I want dibs on one of the first units.

 

[sorka]

What if you already have SE optimizers? Will it it communicate with those over powerline or do you lose the Optimizer data?

 

[willow_hiller]

• Two or Four Max Power Point Trackers

Could you elaborate on what this means? Does MPPT fill the same role as optimizers?

 

[SaveOurPlanet]

Unlike fine arts and fine wine, most things get cheaper snd better over time. My Model S would have been much cheaper and better if I bought it 2 years later. I would be happy to have my roof installed already so I do not have to think about it or deal with it, count your blessings. My install is next month and the only saving grace is the new and hopefully better inverter and a few hundred dollars off my roof due to PG&E SREC.

 

[lucassaugen]

Could you elaborate on what this means? Does MPPT fill the same role as optimizers?

MPPT is string of panels. You can have 2 strings on the small one and up to 4 on the big one it seems.

 

[h2ofun]

Looks like it's officially here: Tesla Solar Inverter | Tesla

• Built on Powerwall 2 technology for exceptional efficiency and reliability
• Wi-Fi, Ethernet and cellular connectivity with over-the-air updates
• Designed to integrate with Tesla Powerwall and Tesla app
• 3.8 kW and 7.6 kW models available

Great, something else. Just wrote my installer asking if we should use this instead?

 

[MP3Mike]

What if you already have SE optimizers? Will it it communicate with those over powerline or do you lose the Optimizer data?

They aren't going to be replacing SolarEdge/Delta inverters with these. They will only be used on new installs.

 

[sorka]

They aren't going to be replacing SolarEdge/Delta inverters with these. They will only be used on new installs.

So the answer is no?

 

[CorneliusXX]

How does the 97.5% efficiency stack up against others?


SolarEdge appears to have better efficiency but the wording sounds sneaky with "weighted efficiency"