Tesla Powerwall 2 gets included in Australia’s battery subsidy plan for 40k homes

By Simon Alvarez Posted on January 15, 2019 In a rather ironic twist, Tesla and its Powerwall 2 battery have been added to the list of choices for South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme, which aims to provide subsidies to 40,000 homes. The inclusion of the Powerwall 2 battery to the subsidy scheme comes amidst the …

Tesla activates Powerwall 2 ‘Storm Watch’ in Australia ahead of cyclone’s arrival

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 21, 2018 As Cyclone Owen barreled towards north Queensland in Australia last week, Tesla decided to roll out the Powerwall 2’s “Storm Watch” feature, a function designed to help households prepare for possible power outages during severe weather disturbances. The update marked the first time that Tesla activated the …