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Originally Posted by crockett
As for the Telsa Battery.. it's not really made for solar systems from what I saw (keep in mind I only looked briefly at it) My understanding is it was for use as emergency back up power.. However I suspect they will eventually be used a quick charge units for electric cars..
As for solar & houses.. the problem isn't solar or battery power, but that 99% of all household appliances are inefficient and need to be redesigned to consume less power and run off 12v. Not to mention houses in general are built badly when it comes to solar usage. The wiring is all wrong and so on..
If you want off grid then it makes zero sense to convert 12v or 19v power to 110. You loose a lot of power just doing that. The appliance companies have never had to focus on making things highly efficient as energy has always been cheap.
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Hi Crockett,
I think you've got it wrong. The Tesla battery is made to be installed in existing homes with existing wiring. The inverter and other electronics let it charge on solar and charge when electricity rates are lower, and then uses that power (at 110v and 220v) to power your appliances, saving energy and reducing your costs. No re-wiring required.
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Originally Posted by mozadek
Nope, Republicans got them beat as Republicans want to tax solar panels they will be sure to also tax powerwalls. Kind of ironic how conservatives are against taxes. |
Not surprised. If anyone needs a hint that that republicans suck the cocks of big oil, this is it.