LG is the latest to debut a modular home energy storage system in the US
LG Energy Solution is launching a new stackable modular home energy storage system (ESS) in the US in November.
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A $55/month Tesla Powerwall lease program in Vermont just got a lot bigger
The Vermont Public Utility Commission just uncapped Green Mountain Power’s Tesla Powerwall lease program, making it now available to 270,000+ customers.
Expand Expanding CloseThis plug-and-play meter collar makes electrical panel upgrades for EVs and solar unnecessary
Philadelphia-based ConnectDER, which sells plug-and-play meter collar adapters for EV chargers, solar, and battery storage, just closed a $27 million Series C funding round.
Expand Expanding CloseSunrun, Ford’s official charging partner, launches a home EV charger [update]
San Francisco-headquartered Sunrun, the largest residential solar and battery storage installer in the US, has launched a home electric vehicle (EV) charger.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD and Shell partner up to expand energy and charging solutions in China and Europe
Chinese EV automaker BYD announced it has found an unlikely partner in Shell to expand and promote a good deal of energy and charging technologies together throughout Europe and China. This includes EV charging network services, integrated home energy solutions, electric vehicle service centers, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseNuvve partners with Swell Energy to provide residential and commercial customers with holistic, renewable EV charging management
Nuvve Holding Corp. has announced a new partnership with energy management provider Swell Energy Power to integrate each company’s respective technologies to accelerate EV adoption. The companies are combining Nuvve’s cloud-based vehicle-to-grid EV charging technology with Swell’s solar energy and battery storage to create one holistic system for both residential and commercial customers.
Expand Expanding CloseFord shares more details how its F-150 Lightning can replace the need for a Tesla Powerwall or loud, dirty generator
As Ford Motor Co. approaches first deliveries of its all electric F-150 Lightning this spring, it has shared new details regarding how future owners will soon be able to power their homes using the truck as a backup generator. Through a new partnership with Sunrun, F-150 Lightning customers will soon have a number of energy management solutions at their disposal through Ford or existing equipment.
Expand Expanding CloseBluetti reveals modular home backup battery and more
Bluetti, makers of battery backup systems both large and small, have announced its modular take on the home battery backup. With the Tesla Powerwall only available to solar roof customers (and backorders up the wazoo), many are dipping their toes into vehicle or home backup systems from the likes of Bluetti.
Bluetti has announced its flagship AC300 modular backup system, the B300 modular battery, the Fusion Box Pro to connect staggering power, and also the upgraded AC200 MAX all-in-one unit.
Energy Management making plays for the SmartHouse, and it might win it all
Much has been made about the coming SmartHome – it started with the Jetsons and their robots, however the reality has been a bit slow coming. Last week, EnergySage+WiseAir+Schneider launched an offer of $300 cash back if you install solar power and a smart thermostat. Back in February, SolarCity+Nest+Tesla introduced the “Smart Energy Home” that combines solar panels, battery storage, smart electric water heaters and the Nest Learning Thermostat. Vermont utilities are renting PowerWalls. It has become clear the home energy generation & management is on the path into powering the SmartHome.
GMP is bringing the Tesla Powerwall to Vermont starting with 500 units
Green Mountain Power (GMP), an electric utility servicing 265,000 residential and business customers in Vermont, announced today the details of the different options they are offering for the Tesla Powerwall. The company will let customers either lease or outright buy the home energy storage system starting at $37.50 a month.
GMP expects the first shipment to arrive in January, with a total of 500 units arriving over the next few months. Tesla recently moved its home battery production to the Gigafactory in order to accelerate output in early 2016.
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