TESLA OFFICIALLY AQUIRES SOLARCITY.
Couple weeks ago (28.10.2016) Tesla in cooperation with SolarCity presented new solar powered ecosystem for private houses and small businesses. Tesla’s new green energy system is entirely sustainable and more cost-effective than regular grid system.
Power generating Roof Tiles are more durable, less costly and almost indistinguishable from traditional roofs. With this design and cost-efficiency Tesla is undeniably a forerunner in emerging market of accessible photovoltaic roofs.
Tesla, Solar Roof tiles
That day Tesla also announced Powerwall 2, energy storing lithium-ion batteries for private use. Powerwall 2 is capable of powering a two-bedroom house for 24 hours entirely without power from the grid. Tesla’s approach to product design is also very visible with this one. Powerwall 2 has very aesthetical design making it the most elegant home battery on the market.
Tesla, Powerwall 2
Tesla’s solar system allows households to be more energy independent and save thousands dollars on their annual energy bill. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the Powerwall 2 “may be the cheapest lithium ion battery for the home ever made.” This is making Powerwall 2 an approachable home battery system of now and today.
Solar Roof and Powerwall 2 combined with Tesla’s electric cars creates cost-efficient, zero-emission ecosystem of the future.
Tesla, zero-emission ecosystem
Tesla new ecosystem presentation caused widespread buzz in the media and was a first sign of upcoming event.
Last Monday (21.11.2016) Tesla acquisition of SolarCity was officially announced.
SolarCity is the biggest provider of commercial solar panels in the United States. It has its own direct sales force and the best installation team in the industry. Moreover, SolarCity has developed innovative financing options making solar energy more accessible and affordable.
Just one day after the acquisition Tesla published this mind blowing one-minute video showing their new solar-powered microgrid that can supply whole energy demand of beautiful Tau Island located in American Samoa.
Thanks to combined effort of Tesla and SolarCity Tau Island is able now to entirely abandon diesel generators and become sustainable, remote Island powered fully by renewable energy.
Acquisition of SolarCity made Tesla a truly integrated sustainable energy company. They are now able to produce energy (Solar Roofs), storage it (Powerwall 2) and efficiently use it for transportation (Tesla cars). With those resources Tesla is giving people possibility of living zero-emission, entirely sustainable, green lifestyle.
This is the beginning of revolution in the way we produce and consume energy and Tesla just made another big step towards the world free of fossil fuels.
Sources:
https://www.tesla.com/blog/tesla-and-solarcity?redirect=no
http://blog.solarcity.com/island-in-the-sun/
https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/17/shareholders-approve-tesla-acquisition-of-solarcity/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-31/no-one-saw-tesla-s-solar-roof-coming
Amazing news! Good to hear that. I adore it that Tesla is caring that much about the enivironment and the example of the Island is also an interessting fact, have never heard about that before. I think there is big potential for Tesla’s products and developement.
Ahh you know this is one of my favorite topics! The problem that most people see with sustainability is that it’s a step backwards, If we can’t make sustainability sexy and awesome it will never move forward that is why I like the work of Musk.
There is also a really cool documentary from one of my favorite futurists Jacque Fresco.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb5ivvcTvRQ
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