We’re all doing our bit to make our homes a little more sustainable. That might be cutting back on shower time or rinsing milk bottles before they go in the recycling bin.
But new technology is giving us the power (sorry) to run our homes in ways that save money and ease the load on the country’s resources. Tesla’s Powerwall is a home battery system that harnesses the limitless and renewable energy of the sun. Not only can it help save money, but it also gives you peace of mind.
The latest iteration is Tesla Powerwall 3: a sustainable, savvy (and save-y) option for powering your home. Plus, it will keep your home running through unpredictable weather events. We’ve taken a deep dive into this innovative tech to learn why it’s the smart choice.
WHAT IS POWERWALL 3?
This integrated solar and battery system combines a battery with a built-in solar inverter, allowing it to store energy generated by solar panels direct from your roof or from the grid. This stored energy can then be used to power the home, reducing reliance on the grid and lowering electricity costs. Powerwall 3 also provides backup power during grid outages leaving your household uninterrupted, allowing you to continue with the important things in life.
What sets it apart from other home solar systems? Aside from its award-winning, super-sleek aesthetic (that reminds us of Eve from WALL-E), it also has a has built-in solar inverter. This not only simplifies installation but also provides an all-in-one solution for battery and solar, eliminating the need for extra boxes cluttering your outside walls.
STORM WATCH
Wild and unpredictable weather events are now a fact of life for much of the country. Aucklanders have become far too accustomed to flooded garages. Northland, Marlborough, and Hawke’s Bay have been hammered by cyclones and left without power. Those in the Far North only recently experienced more than 6,000 outages thanks to Cyclone Tam. These events are increasingly common and often leave Aotearoa’s rural and coastal towns without electricity for days.
So, how do you keep powering your home when the grid goes down? We’re pretty impressed with Powerwall 3’s nifty Storm Watch feature, which helps you stay prepared for the unpredictable.
With Storm Watch enabled, Powerwall 3 communicates with MetService and prioritises charging in anticipation of severe weather. When an alert is triggered, Powerwall automatically charges to full capacity, ensuring you’ve got maximum backup energy if the grid goes down.
Should an outage occur, Powerwall switches your home to stored energy, keeping your essential appliances running, including the fridge, lights, phone charger, television, and yes… the coffee machine. See what we mean about essential?
With the ability to endure temperatures up to 50 °C and remain functional even when submerged in up to 60cm of water, it’s built to withstand unpredictable weather events.
HOW CAN IT HELP ME SAVE?
When your system generates more energy than you need, Powerwall 3 stores the extra for later. It can also recharge from the grid when electricity prices are low. That stored energy is available whenever you need it — during the day, at night, or when an outage occurs.
And you’ll never catch it slacking: Using your usage history, weather forecasts, and electricity price estimates, Powerwall optimises your stored energy to power your home more efficiently around the clock.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Whether you’re chasing lower power bills, looking for security during extreme weather or simply wanting to make your home more self-sufficient, Tesla Powerwall 3 is sleek, smart, and tough enough to handle whatever Aotearoa’s skies throw at it — while helping you tread a little lighter on the planet.
Interested in learning more about a Powerwall battery system in your home? Request a quote online, and a Tesla Certified Installer based in your area will reach out with pricing information and next steps.
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