Tesla Powerwall 2 Guide

Powerwall 2: the 15 minute road test

Is Powerwall 2 right for me?

Our guide is an in-depth guide to the functionality of the Tesla Powerwall 2, with a head-to-head comparison between the Tesla solar battery and other residential solar storage systems. The guide covers:

• Powerwall 2 functionality: from storing excess solar to backup and buying cheap / using peak;
• Powerwall 2 installation: permission from the grid - how to fast track, basic schematics and of course some pictures;
• specification of Powerwall 2 versus other comparable battery chemistries and systems;
• economic analysis for typical and large residential properties for Powerwall 2 and competitor systems - how much can you save by installing a Tesla solar battery, or any other residential solar storage system?

Comments from our readers

"Really useful. Learnt some information that I had not seen elsewhere in my research." 5/5 - Alex W

"I thought the guide was very clear and not over technical. It gave a fair account of the Powerwall 2 and it was useful to see your comparison chart." 5/5 - Mike B

"Very detailed guide and gives a good comparison of technical details between competing products." 5/5 - Marc E

"It's refreshing to have the facts, the science and the alternatives presented so well." 5/5 - John W

"Clear explanation and honest enough to explain the limitations too." 5/5 - Benedict M

"Very good! Showed that it wasn't for me at present." 5/5 - Hereward C

"Thorough, unbiased & comprehensive - excellent overview." 5/5 - Richard H

"Nice clear guide... much better than the information on the Tesla website! Helped me to understand the product." 4/5 - Michael