Tesla Motors To Begin Powering Homes With Batteries
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Tesla Motors is reportedly going to start producing batteries for powering homes, according to an article from The Verge. How CEO Elon Musk has determined that diverting resources from automotive production to branch out into an entirely new sector is anyone’s guess.
The Verge states that according to Musk, design of the battery system is already complete; the company could begin production in as little as 6 months. Tesla Motors has yet to set a date for the reveal of the new home-powering battery system, but Musk is reportedly very excited about the project.
It’s uncertain whether powering homes in this instance will be accomplished with the same li-ion pack that propels the Tesla Model S, but it would make sense; the Nissan Leaf EV, for instance, can provide backup power for households during outages through a special fast-charger in Japan.
The implication with Tesla Motors, though, is that Model S sedans would not be powering homes through a similar means. Rather, the system will likely utilize a new standalone battery pack.
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I imagine that the battery is very similar to there existing one so very little dev cost. They are also making the biggest battery factory in the world, it might be a good idea to diversify if model 3 is delayed they won’t be sitting on battery capability or just making more product to keep costs down. Might also be a way to get battery swap capability in the home so they can work on the tech for charge stations. The leaving your car plugged in for house power was more a concept for saving on peak electricity costs (solar and otherwise). Dedicated battery makes much more sense for this usage. I could even see electric companies installing these in homes to help with peak.