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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...
Jan 29, 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,...
Jan 15, 2022


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...
Oct 29, 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...
Sep 30, 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,...
Aug 12, 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 30, 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...
Jul 16, 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 25, 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...
Jun 15, 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 11, 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 10, 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...
May 7, 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 30, 2021
Electric vehicle FAQ
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular and affordable in the United States. And because they’re a newer technology,...
Apr 12, 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 31, 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...
Mar 24, 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 14, 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...
Jan 8, 2021


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...
Dec 28, 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...
Sep 24, 2020
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