“It’s not to save you money. It’s more of a comfort/safety type of purchase.”
Power outages are stressful for anyone, but they can be a nightmare for remote workers.
The scoop
A post in the Tesla Motors Club forum shows how backup batteries like Tesla’s Powerwall can keep laptops, lights, and even Wi-Fi humming when the grid goes dark.
In the thread, the user shared a screenshot of their home energy app during a blackout. Despite a grid outage, the Powerwall batteries were still powering the house.
Powerwall 3 Home Gateway (Image: Tesla)
“My wife has to give a video presentation in 2 hours and the demos are on her desktop computer,” they wrote. “Is she panicking and running to move her presentation to a device and then run to Starbucks? Nope. Powerwall and solar to the rescue.”
For homeowners wondering about long-term energy solutions, this is where solar power comes into play. Going solar is one of the most effective ways to lower energy bills while cutting the planet-warming pollution driving climate change.
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How it’s helping
The most immediate perk of backup systems like Powerwall is the peace of mind. Families don’t have to panic about spoiled food, missed deadlines, or losing connection during critical work hours.
On the environmental side, pairing batteries with rooftop solar helps reduce reliance on dirty fossil fuels by storing clean, renewable energy for when the grid falters.
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