Tesla solar down 38%, energy storage up 222% in Q2
The company had strong year-over-year growth deploying its Powerwall batteries, but its rooftop solar division continues to retract.
Tesla adds a ‘Charge on Solar’ feature to its Powerwall batteries
By selecting the feature in an app, Tesla owners can set their Powerwall to charge their vehicle solely on excess stored solar production.
Companies making moves in EV charging
Electric vehicle charging updates from Tesla, SolarEdge, Enel X Way and PowerFlex.
Electric vehicle charging stations to quadruple in U.S. by 2027
With a projected 18 million EV charging ports in the U.S. by 2027, range anxiety may soon become a thing of the past.
U.S. solar installers list Qcells, Enphase as top brands
An industry survey led by SolarReviews and NABCEP found two-thirds of solar installers expect high electricity prices to drive demand.
Sunrise brief: Republican debt ceiling bill guts clean energy in Inflation Reduction Act
Also on the rise: Driven by solar, California’s net demand hit zero on Sunday. Tracking the sun on uneven terrain. And more.
Tesla energy storage deployments increase by 360%
In its Q1 2023 report, Tesla noted that volatile weather slowed solar power deployments to 67 MW. The company was silent on solar otherwise.
Sunrise brief: Tesla announces Megapack stationary battery factory, eyes 2.3 TWh production in master plan
Also on the rise: Solar-powered cannabis cultivation. U.S. costs are too high for new Chinese solar polysilicon factory. And more.
Tesla announces Megapack stationary battery factory, eyes 2.3 TWh production in master plan
Tesla’s announced second Megafactory will be located in Shanghai and come online by 2024, increasing the company’s annual global Megapack manufacturing capacity to 83 GWh/year. At this rate, and according to Tesla master plan, only 55 more Megafactories are needed in order to achieve 100% clean energy globally.
Tesla Master Plan projects 3 TW of solar and 6.5 TWh of storage
Tesla releases its third Master Plan, with a broad focus on clean electricity generation and storage, as well as related manufacturing costs.
