Tesla Impact Report: 4 million tons of CO2 saved, 13.25 TWh solar electricity generated

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 15, 2019 Tesla published its first-ever Impact Report on Monday, which measures and quantifies the effects of the company’s products and operations on the environment and its communities. Based on the results of the report, Tesla’s products are not the only ones that are making an impact; the company’s …

Tesla Powerpack hardware installation in Osaka, Japan completed in two days

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 27, 2019 Tesla recently announced its Powerpack installation in Osaka, Japan, which will be used to provide emergency backup power to trains in the area. The installation, comprised of 42 Powerpack units, is also designed to reduce energy demand on the city’s grid during peak hours. With the energy …

This Tesla Powerwall owner didn’t realize there was a blackout amid intense heat wave

By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 12, 2019 A Tesla Powerwall 2 owner is thanking his home battery system after it allowed him and his family to stay cool and comfortable despite a widespread blackout in the middle of a heat wave last week in Sydney, Australia. After power was cut in his area, homeowner …