A delighted homeowner shared that they had experienced six grid power outages in one month, but thanks to a backup solar-and-battery system they had installed, the power in their home had stayed on.
Posting on the subreddit r/Powerwall, a page dedicated to discussing Tesla Energy's Powerwall system, the homeowner announced that they had been unaware of five of the six power outages, writing, "I only remember one of them because I happened to see a light flicker."
Tesla Energy's Powerwall system is one of an increasing number of home batteries on the market that work in tandem with a rooftop solar system to store energy generated from solar, keeping the lights on even when the sun isn't shining.
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We are ready 👍 "They are literally Tesla's best product," wrote another Powerwall fan wrote in response to OP's post.
Another commenter added, "It gives such peace of mind."
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