Should you opt for Tesla’s new Powerwall 2.0, or should you look elsewhere? We’ll show you the top 10 alternative products.
With the launch of Tesla’s new and improved Powerwall 2.0 last week, all eyes are now on Musk and co to deliver. The hype became even bigger, after the announcement of a merger with SolarCity, which Tesla is about to sign later on this month.
Home energy storage is definitely the way to go if you are looking to (partly) step away from the grid. We do hear a lot about the Powerwall, but Musk is not the only one tapping into this market. There are various options out there, with specifications to meet every need.
We have selected 10 of the best alternatives out there to give you an idea of possibilities. However, first things first. Let’s take a look at the specifications of Powerwall 2.0 so that we can make an honest comparison.
Tesla’s new home energy storage device is a 269-pound lithium ion battery. The cells are made by Panasonic, while the pack and the module are built by Tesla. One module can store up to 13.5 kWh of energy and comes at a price of $5,500, which also includes an inverter. If you would like to store more power, the Powerwall allows the connection of up to nine individual units. Installation costs around $1,000, with starting day sometime in January next year.
So, here are the others:
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