Tesla Powerwall 3: The NEW Standard for Home Batteries?

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In this video, Joe reacts to @GaryDoesSolar 's presentation of the @tesla Powerwall 3 home battery.

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[GaryDoesSolar]

Thanks Solar Surge, for your commentary on my video 🙏 Tesla is certainly the battery manufacturer to beat 😃 I have another Powerwall 3 video, which talks about the basics of the product for anyone who wants to watch it...

[chrisrudy]

You literally just showed up Gary’s video and provided a little commentary???? Subscribing to Gary’s channel now. Thanks.

[Mr_Nobody_CA]

I am in California, got few quotes for Solar. I was debating between a AC couple system like Enphase vs Tesla DC couple system. Eventually decided on 1 PW3 with 17 REC 430W panels. It should offset about 85% to 90% usages. The PW3 is outdoor rated, so installer just put it next to the garage.

[nicksgarage]

I'm getting two Powerwall 3s right now and they are using the Tesla Backup Switch, no Gateway. This installer has done it several times already. Will be commissioned tomorrow.

[ecotech-training]

Agreed! With many homeowners now owning EVs, one PW3 is likely not enough for their power needs, especially if they are in an area that has frequent blackouts and rely on the Powerwall for energy security. 65-70% of homes would be covered like the video mentioned but Tesla’s claim of 90%+ with one PW3 in their latest video is generous. We love Tesla and their innovative products but thank you for your honesty Solar Surge!

[GordonRaboud]

You seem to always provide good, unbiased Info. Much appreciated.

[garyjones]

Thanks for being such a good sounding board on this video. I catch just about every Solar Surge and Gary Goes Solar video that comes out to make sure I keep abreast of the tech as we prepare to go solar here in Oklahoma! Thanks to you both!

[adstix]

6:29 this was all I was waiting to hear!
Even Elon Musk couldn't have marketed this product as convincingly as this Englishman (with a wee Scottish accent)!

[Solar]

I think we're all underselling the value of the collar. Anyone with a larger home knows that energy backup systems (battery or generator) severely limit the number of "circuits" in the critical load panels, that cause massive extra cost to rewire, and almost always leave the homeowner wanting more. (Your house probably wasn't wired with critical loads in mind, so you have to sacrifice which breakers will get backup juice and which won't). Having the main switch between the meter and main box is the only way these should have ever been setup in the first place. This should more than cut the installers time in half.

[davethompson]

Thank you Joe, for your informed commentary keeping us up to date.

[hank-kal]

I have a few technical questions:

1. What happens WHEN the built-in inverter stops working? Do we need to replace the entire unit, or can the inverter portion be replaced without needing to replace the entire unit?

2. Can a single PW3 plus 2 or 3 DC Expansion units be installed with a backup switch collar and support (full) home backup without needing to install a backup tesla gateway (along with a critical load subpanel)?

3. Are the DC Expansion units installed conncted in serial (to the PW3 unit)? If so, will that introduce any issues of the lowest capacity one not allowing to use the others efficiently?

[garyhiland]

I am subscribed to Gary Does Solar (as well as Solar Surge). I have benefited mightily from his tutelage. Plus he has a great name.

[kevinmanan]

I plan on replacing my solar inverter with one of these as it was meant to integrate with string panels easily. Might hold off due to small capacity. I get that it’s a bit bigger than previous generations but the people who had the powerwall2 had 2-4 of them installed. There’s a lot of positives but the capacity is the dealbreaker. I also dislike how you have to choose between the power or extended usage, it’s like creating a problem that never existed because a larger capacity would solve that dilemma.

[bladerunner]

Thank you for the information very well done. I’m looking at a solar system. Ground mounted, and most likely will do the Tesla power three will keep you posted.

[jacktuttle]

you can install up to 4 Powerwall 3 units on a single Backup Gateway or Backup Switch.

Once DCX is launched we expect that you'll be able to add 3 DCX units per PW3 (total of 16 units).

[gosolxsolar]

So, I checked with my utility and they said the collar wasn't allowed between their meter and the meter socket. Ok. Fine. But what is stopping me from coming out of the utility net meter into a separate customer owned meter/meter socket and putting the collar on that meter, then running from there to the Powerwall?

[marcppparis]

I’m curious of the future of using EVs instead of dedicated batteries for home battery backup and grid independence/ surge pricing avoidance. I’m moving to Tucson and will consider getting solar but also considering a Silverado or 150 Lightning truck. I’d love to leverage those very large capacity batteries for such a purpose in lieu of buying dedicated home batteries. Any thoughts on that?

[IJRPUBLIC]

Not sure why but I saw this video before and your comments make it more watchable 😅

[FritzS-spys]

Hello I am looking to add battery storage to my solar system and possible adding more panels . The question I have is what the best outdoor battery I can get and the cost. My system is a solar edge system and I am not happy with the inverter solar edge used. I am also having trouble with the system connecting to the app because solar edge used a 3g cell service and most carriers no longer service. Are there any work around?

[cowboytx]

Does it have black start capability? I mean if I lose grid and the batteries die, will they restart when the sun comes up or do I have to wait for the grid to come back up?