Tesla Powerwall 3: Install, Cost, & 4 Reasons

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Why we decided to get Tesla Powerwall 3 installed at our house? We show you the final installation after inspection, what 2 Powerwall 3's look like installed, share the full out of pocket cost, and give you 4 reasons to get Tesla Powerwall 3's installed.
First: Whole Home Back Up 24/7 for short term power outages
-Power goes out, we stay running
-Test with normal house stuff going, TV’s, AC, lights, internet. 1 hour, used 15%
Second: Offset usage, meaning charge the batteries in the morning and mid-day, use them during peak electric rates from 4-9pm (in our case)
Third: Solar capture, or Charge on Solar, which I’ll be able to test after full Edison approval
Fourth: Off grid self containment for long term emergency use, like a major earthquake
If the grid goes down, solar can charge our Powerwalls during the day, and power the house, plus it can power the house at night when the sun goes down, repeat as needed
Install Specs
Solar Specs: 5.5kw solar array, installed in 2014 still producing at nearly the same capacity
Estimated Annual Production:8,629 kWh
20 Solarworld Panels 275w each
20 Enphase Microinverters
Powerwall 3 Specs: 13.5 kWh each, 2x, 27kwh total capacity, installed June 2024
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00:00 Intro
00:18 Our System Specs
02:25 We Passed They Failed
02:45 Total Cost
04:19 No. 1 Whole Home Backup
05:20 No. 2 Offset Usage
06:17 No. 3 Charge on Solar
06:58 No. 4 Emergency Off Grid
09:02 Next Video
09:13 Wrap Up
09:56 Thank You!

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@kwesty1 5 күн бұрын

We just got PTO today from our provider, PG&E. We live in Nor Cal, El Dorado Co. We had our final inspection two weeks ago. I was very surprised it only took 2 weeks. We opted for 1 power wall and a new 9.4 Kw system. However, I think I am going to add a second PW at the end of summer. Tesla initially told me 2 was the way to go but I did not want to have to finance anything.

@bigherm9496 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. Very informative and timely for me. I also watched your PW3 installation video. I am considering a similar setup with 6 kW solar, Tesla gateway and one PW3. I do not have room for many more solar panels, but I am waffling between one or two PW3s. I am waiting for my final design before I can move forward. It is helpful to hear about your process and positive experience.

@TeslaTipsTrips 11 күн бұрын

I of course don’t know your situation, but I wish I had gotten 3 PW3’s now that I’m using it daily. I appreciate you watching and kind words!

@matthewescobedo5985 6 күн бұрын

@@TeslaTipsTrips can I ask why do you wish you would have did 3? Need more usage at night or?

@kwesty1 5 күн бұрын

I'd get the 2nd if you can afford it. We just got PTO on a 9.4 KW system with 1 PW3. It's great but I can see the value of a second, especially in summer.

@bigherm9496 9 сағат бұрын

@@kwesty1 I am seriously considering a second or the expansion unit that is expected to release soon.

@Vvash 3 күн бұрын

Just about to pull the trigger on powerwall 3s, but my biggest thing is 2 or 3 of them 🤔

@TeslaTipsTrips 3 күн бұрын

I wish I did 3 already, but everyone's situation is different. Thanks for watching!

@dennissteul5445 15 күн бұрын

Yeah, I haven't quite embraced solar panels and batteries. The cost for the panels and batteries seems steep. Maybe sometime in the future? Who knows. But thanks for the video, I found it very informative.

@TeslaTipsTrips 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gordonlowe5405 12 күн бұрын

We are considering PW3 install with no solar. Looking to go with GAF Timberline solar when we next replace our roof. I am concerned that these improvements might increase our property taxes. Has this kind of thing happened to anyone?

@crazycoastie 14 күн бұрын

Whats your daily average solar collection? Love to see a short video of your collection, flipping through a week of data from the Tesla App. (but might make sense to wait til your system is fully approved by your electric company)

@TeslaTipsTrips 13 күн бұрын

Solar panels on their own produce 30-35 kWh (less in winter but still good) It’s a 10 year old system, I’ll probably add more panels next.

@phillipherchenroder888 4 күн бұрын

I just had my Powerwall 3 installed today with brand new solar panels and IQ8M Enphase micro inverters. They call this AC coupled. Tesla released this a couple of months ago.

@TeslaTipsTrips 3 күн бұрын

Awesome to hear! Enjoy your new PW3's!. Thanks for watching.

@mjbates 10 сағат бұрын

That's really cool! I haven't seen a review of a system like this yet. I don't know if you post KZfaq videos, but I'd be interested to see how it works. So is DC converted to AC at the IO8M then converted back to DC to store on the battery? If it's going straight to your house does it bypass the inverter in the Powerwall? Depending on your use case, that could be more efficient in the long run! Anyways, super interesting setup you got there.

@neilmartinez143 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great video. What model microinverters do you have? My enphase solar has the M250 and the IQ8plus. Will they work with PW3?

@TeslaTipsTrips 6 күн бұрын

Thank you. Mine are M250's with an Envoy Gateway. Tesla will tell you for sure, but seems like they can work around anything.

@koreandude 14 күн бұрын

Great explanation. For #3, i cant believe they restrict you from the bat. I mean, you paid and installed all this out of your pocket, its silly that you can't charge your car from solar off the start. Unless I'm mistaken lol

@TeslaTipsTrips 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cjb8993 5 күн бұрын

Just got quotes from Tesla and their installer, Freedom Forever as I live in the south and they contract their installation. That said, I've got a 5K sq home in the rural south, and wanting to get as much "grid independence" as possible as I don't think the grid will keep up with demands in the next 3--5 years where I live and likely to see rolling blackouts, and perhaps longer periods of outages. That said, they think I can get by with 2 power walls, and panels to support them however, I'm wondering if it's not worth doing 3 power walls to maximize capacity and assure longer independence from the grid. I also have a 24KW Generac, whole home generator that runs on propane which is nice because I'll have 4 sources of energy in total, pretty cool!

@TeslaTipsTrips 2 күн бұрын

Yeah, I think I’ll be getting a 3rd at some point as well. It’s upgradable. Thanks for sharing!

@Jago94 2 күн бұрын

My PW3 and 8.4KWh system was just installed today. I believe inspection is next so it’s not activated yet. How did you get the app connected to your PW3? Bluetooth connection or did your installers run an Ethernet cable to your PW? I don’t think my guys did an Ethernet so I may have to bug them about it. Maybe Wi-Fi built in??

@TeslaTipsTrips 2 күн бұрын

Tesla set all that up during installation. Then it showed up in the app. They even walked me through everything. Thanks for watching!

@JoePistritto 2 күн бұрын

how long was it from the time you ordered until installation occurred? (I'm just ordering 2 PW3s in Maryland but also ordering solar at the same time)

@TeslaTipsTrips 2 күн бұрын

About 2 months. There are several visits before, permits, paperwork etc.

@fashionistalagerfeld1954 10 сағат бұрын

What is the initial cost ?

@TeslaTipsTrips 8 сағат бұрын

I posted the full receipt in the video

@thomasjacques5286 14 күн бұрын

UPDATE: I erred, the current PW3 is not compatible with Enphase IQ Inverters. That model won’t be released on Q4 at the earliest.

@TeslaTipsTrips 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for your service! I appreciate you sharing your experience here.

@nicksgarage2 9 күн бұрын

I'm getting ready to have two PW3s installed with my existing two solar systems. One is Enphase IQ7 micros and the other has a SolarEdge inverter. They are going to remove all that and tie the panels to the built in inverters in the PWs. Also using the Tesla backup switch instead of the gateway. A novel installation for sure but will solve a few problems I've had with having two separate systems.

@phillipherchenroder888 4 күн бұрын

I just had my Powerwall 3 installed today with brand new solar panels and IQ8M Enphase micro inverters. They call this AC coupled. Tesla released this a couple of months ago.

@nicksgarage2 4 күн бұрын

@@phillipherchenroder888 I would assume they installed the Tesla gateway. If so, which version?