If there is one thing that this record heat wave in California teaches the public, it is that solar power would see an abundance for its energy generation from the natural resource of the Sun. This is why a suggestion by tech CEO Elon Musk points to the benefits of having Tesla's Powerwall and Solar systems available in different households or institutions now to avoid blackouts and further straining the grid.
Elon Musk: Tesla Powerwall, Solar Beneficial to California's Blackouts
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Elon Musk said that more solar and batteries are needed in California, especially now that the state is experiencing a significant strain on its power grids that may lead to rotating blackouts in the area. The billionaire further said that batteries may help especially during these great demands that are existent now, something which the state sorely needs.
What Musk initially talked about points to two products from the company, the Tesla Powerwall, and Tesla Solar that both work in generating energy and using it wisely for the house. It is a remarkable technology from the company that helps in clean energy regulation and saves money as it accesses the power grid in times of need.
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California Power Grid Issues Persist Amidst Heat Wave
California saw a significant problem with its power grid over the past weeks already, and the company previously issued a flex alert that asks the residents to reduce their EV charging to certain times only. The power grid is experiencing a massive strain from its use in the state, especially as more and more people rely on the comfort brought by electrical appliances during this hot season.
Tesla Powerwall and Solar's Offers
Tesla's Powerwall is not the answer to the hot season and significant heat waves experienced by California and other nearby areas in the country. However, it brings an answer to reducing the strain on the state's power grid by regulating stored energy through the battery, something that the device collects through the use of electricity.
The technology from Tesla is now a significant clean energy provider in Texas, and it is a massive achievement for the Powerwall as it aims to be a device used for energy needs for all.
Another focus of the Tesla Powerwall and Solar is to become virtual power plants in the current industry, with the home energy device giving back electricity to the grids. It does not take away stored energy from the batteries that will have it available for emergencies.
Nevertheless, it brings noteworthy help for supplying and regulating power for grids.
Now that California is experiencing a significant heat wave that causes residents to use more cooling and comfort appliances like airconditioning, fans, refrigerator, and others, power consumption is massive. The grids are already a strain, but this heat wave will now result in rotating blackouts soon, something which the Powerwall would have helped in avoiding.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
