When you think of Tesla, your mind might jump to “premium” if you’re a glass-half-full person, or “expensive” if you’re more inclined to lean half-empty.
That’s why it’s refreshing that Tesla‘s solar tech offering, the Powerwall 3, is surprisingly affordable and cost-effective for consumers looking to future-proof their homes. Per EnergySage, the Powerwall 3 “costs less than almost all” of its competitors while packing more power than most of them.
Tesla Powerwall battery system (Image: Tesla)
“I’d say the Powerwall is still the industry standard,” commented Spencer Fields, head of research at EnergySage. That’s great news for consumers considering the competitive price and industry-leading tech of the Tesla product.
The Powerwall 3 and other home battery systems offer a way for homeowners to up their energy resilience, assist the grid, and maximize their panels. The Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes households as well with a 30% tax credit.
The gains for individuals are easy to identify when it comes to future-proofing in the wake of ever-increasing extreme weather events. According to Tesla, the Powerwall 3 can power 95% of homes with just one unit. That pays off when the grid experiences outages in floods, storms, or heat waves.
In states like California and Texas, giant batteries have come in handy in stemming outages and delivering clean power at increasingly higher rates. The phenomenon can certainly factor on a smaller scale in neighborhoods if energy companies are willing to get proactive in embracing clean energy.
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