Unleash the Power: Exploring the Benefits of Tesla Powerwall

Homeowners with existing solar power systems can maximise their solar investment with the Tesla Powerwall, Tesla Energy’s home energy storage. Through a solar battery, any surplus electricity generated by your solar panels can be stored and used as backup power. Considering such a vital function, choosing the right storage is key to a solid solar energy system. Fortunately, Tesla Powerwall has all the must-have functions and benefits for it to be considered the right one. 

Here, we delve into the benefits of Tesla’s solar battery to determine if it’s the right energy storage for your home. 

Tesla Powerwall at a glance

Powerwall is a compact home battery designed to store energy produced by solar or from the grid. With excess energy efficiently stored, you can easily have backup power during outages for your devices and appliances, or even when you decide to go off-grid. During awful blackouts, you can rest assured that your home is powered by renewable energy without fail since your backup power to the rescue is delivered automatically. 

What are the benefits of the Tesla Powerwall?

Powerwall’s strengths mainly come from its performance and efficiency. Each Powerwall offers a capacity of 13.5 kWH, which is just enough for residential uses. The round-trip efficiency, on the other hand, varies on the model, although the discontinued Powerwall+ and the newly released Powerwall 3 boasts a staggering 97.5% thanks to its built-in inverter (Powerwall 2 comes in at 90%). 

We explore other benefits below: 

Energy storage

When your solar power system produces more energy than you require, it’s only right to store it using Powerwall and save it for later. Powerwall can also recharge from the grid when utility costs are low. 

Seamless integration

The Powerwall perfectly integrates with Tesla solar panels and other solar energy systems, delivering a flawless, cohesive solution.

Maximise savings

Powerwall is designed to optimise your stored energy so that you’re able to power your home more efficiently, which can translate to savings. You can also earn extra by selling your excess energy to the grid. 

Sleek design and silent operation

The Powerwall’s aesthetics is impressive with its minimalist, compact design. Even better, it doesn’t require maintenance and operates quietly. 

Tesla Powerwall warranty

There’s a 10-year warranty for all Tesla batteries, fully covering defects and guaranteeing efficiency and performance.

Tesla Powerwall smart features

Tesla’s goal of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy is reflected in its ever-evolving solar technology. Powerwall, Tesla’s energy storage system, for instance, has the following incredible smart features. 

Storm Watch

The Tesla Powerwall includes a nifty feature called Storm Watch. Its job is to ensure that your Powerwall has sufficient energy storage to power your home should there be a power outage brought by extreme weather conditions. To do this, Storm Watch automatically charges your Powerwall to its maximum capacity. 

Backup Reserve 

Using the Tesla app, you can adjust your Backup Reserve percentage, allowing you to control the amount of energy your Powerwall system has made available in the event of a blackout. 

Go Off-Grid

If you’re wondering how your solar power system would perform during an emergency power outage, you can do a simulation by disconnecting your Powerwall from the grid. Easily enabled via the Tesla app, the Go Off-Grid feature allows you to be in direct control of your home energy system. This is exactly what you’ll need if the goal is to enhance your energy independence and security. 

Time-Based Control

By using the Time-Based Control mode, you’re optimising your stored energy for bigger savings. So, how does this work? Easy. You can program your Powerwall to use your backup power when energy prices are high, saving you a great deal of money over time. 

Self-Powered

You can sort of appoint solar energy left unused during the day to power your home at night by activating the Self-Powered mode. Through this smart feature, you’re conveniently reducing your reliance on the grid by ensuring no energy is ever wasted. 

Charge on Solar

You can charge your Tesla car using excess solar energy generated by your Tesla solar panel system. As per usual, you can set Charge on Solar limits and have your EV charge using extra solar energy with the Tesla app. 

Heat Mode

The new Heat Mode feature, which is available in Powerwall 3, allows your Powerwall to withstand extreme weather conditions and severe environments. In case of cold temperatures, high humidity, and flooding (up to two feet of water), your energy storage system can operate normally as it’s able to heat itself using intelligent controls software. Giving you peace of mind, the Powerwall cell performance can be managed even in temperatures as low as -20°C. 

Power your home with the Tesla Powerwall 

As one of the solar services providers leading the charge towards a greener future, Volteam’s installers and electricians are highly trained to deliver precise and seamless solar solutions.

We also specialise in the installation of home energy storage systems like the Tesla Powerwall in Australia. Call us today at 1300 865 832 to know more about our offerings or the Tesla Powerwall cost.

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