Tesla Powerwall: how much of my house can I run on it–and for how long?
If you’re in the market for a Tesla Powerwall, or any solar battery, your biggest question is likely, “how much of my house can I run...
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Jan 15, 2022
How does cryptocurrency contribute to fossil fuel emissions?
In February 2021, Tesla announced that it had purchased $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and planned to accept the cryptocurrency as payment,...
Oct 29, 2021
Solar news: October 29th, 2021
In this week’s news round-up, we discuss Google’s recent installation of solar shingles at its Silicon valley campus, and a recent update...
Sep 30, 2021
Tesla Powerpack: what you need to know
The Tesla ecosystem is full of innovative energy products, from cars to solar roof tiles and more. One of Tesla’s lesser-known offerings...
Aug 12, 2021
Tesla’s shift to LFP batteries: why it matters
In 2020, Tesla announced that they would be manufacturing their Model 3 cars in China using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries,...
Jul 30, 2021
We read Tesla’s Powerwall warranty so you don’t have to
Let’s face it – warranties aren’t the easiest (or most gripping) documents to read. There are often a lot of details and fine print...
Jul 16, 2021
Tesla Model Y: Elon Musk’s crossover all-electric car
From new electric vehicles (EVs) to solar roofs to storage systems,Tesla keeps adding to its growing list of product offerings. While the...
Jun 25, 2021
Battery warranties: what you need to know
Similar to your laptop or cell phone battery, solar batteries degrade over time: as you continue to use and charge your battery, it loses...
Jun 15, 2021
Tesla Megapack: what you need to know
Tesla’s new product isn’t an electric car or a solar tile design – instead, the company has announced a new utility-scale energy storage...
May 11, 2021
Tesla solar renting vs. leasing vs. buying solar panels
Tesla’s recently announced solar rental program was met with high hopes, as a program with the potential to make solar more accessible to...
May 10, 2021
A complete overview of the Tesla Semi
Tesla doesn’t only make cars – soon, their electric semi-trucks will be taking shipments across the country. Rumored and talked about for...
May 7, 2021
Demand for electric cars and utility response
Demand for electric cars is growing by the day. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that by 2030, there will be 145 million...
Apr 30, 2021
Solar news: April 30th, 2021
In this week’s weekly news roundup, we discuss several important updates from Tesla and a promising new report on the future of U.S....
Apr 12, 2021
Electric vehicle FAQ
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular and affordable in the United States. And because they’re a newer technology,...
Mar 31, 2021
Adding a battery to your solar energy system as a retrofit
The market for home energy storage options like the Tesla Powerwall has taken off in recent years, and costs are falling quickly. Many...
Mar 24, 2021
Top electric vehicle myths
Have you ever heard that electric vehicles (EVs) are just as bad for the environment as gasoline-powered cars? Don’t believe it for a...
Jan 14, 2021
What the Tesla inverter means for solar
In January 2021, Tesla launched a new product: the Tesla Solar Inverter. In the realm of Tesla announcements, this one went a little...
Jan 8, 2021
Travel in the modern EV: a reliable choice
A common argument against electric vehicles is that they’re “unreliable” or “too limited in range.” Ten years ago, these critics may have...
Dec 28, 2020
Top EnergySage articles of 2020
Let’s all breathe a big sigh of relief – 2020 is almost over! Despite some hurdles, solar energy had a strong year full of exciting news...
Sep 24, 2020
Tesla Battery Day: what you need to know
It’s rare that very technical demonstrations of technology and supply chain advancements manage to jump beyond industry and into the...
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