Renewable energy is part of many aspects of our everyday lives. From solar panels powering the air conditioners to cool down our homes to surplus energy being stored with backup solutions like the Tesla Powerwall battery. More and more environmentally-conscious people are taking steps to incorporate more ecological solutions into their day-to-day lives in order to continue living a green lifestyle. Driving electric cars is one of them.
Why electric car owners are buying Tesla Powerwall Battery
There are many benefits to driving an electrical vehicle. In addition to it being better for the environment because it creates less pollution, electric cars will also save you money. Electric cars, compared to cars that run on gas or diesel, are cheaper to run and maintain. In fact, according to the Department of Energy, fueling a gas-powered car costs about twice as much as it does to charge an electric car. (source: Forbes.com).
And this financial incentive is exactly the reason many people convert to Electric cars. But there is even more money to be saved. Many electric car owners are turning to solar power and Tesla Powerwall Battery storage to reduce – and in some cases even eliminate – fuel costs.
Become energy independent
Whether you have an electric car because of its positive impact in the environment, or if your primary motivation is to save money – or both – you will benefit from becoming energy independent. Since electric cars are charged by a charging station hooked up to an electricity source, there are environmentally friendly as well as financially prudent ways to optimize this setup: by combining a solar system with home battery storage.
“Electric car owners can benefit greatly from investing in a Tesla Powerwall Battery to make sure they can always charge their electric car – even during an outage. But combined with solar, battery storage becomes even more valuable. With solar power, you are producing your own free electricity which you can then use to charge your electric car,” said VP of Marketing at Solar Optimum, Rainier de Ocampo.
How does a Tesla Powerwall Battery work?
The Tesla Powerwall Battery is an energy storage solution. It can work with or without solar – but it makes more sense financially to combine the battery with solar.
Without solar, the battery works as a type of insurance. The battery is charged by the grid and stores the electricity for when you need it the most. For example, if the grid is down.
Combined with solar power, however, the battery does not only function as insurance – it is a key element in saving money on your utility bill or even becoming completely energy independent. The Tesla Powerwall Battery is being charged by the solar system during the day when the panels produce the most power – more than what is being consumed by the EV charging station. The battery then stores the excess energy until you need it. For example during an outage.
The main difference between having the Tesla Powerwall Battery alone and combining it with solar is the financial aspect and the prospect of never having to rely on the grid again.
Want to learn more?
If you are interested in knowing more about how the Tesla Powerwall Battery can help you optimize your green lifestyle, contact Solar Optimum today: (800) 552-9970.
