Tesla is sending hundreds of Powerwall batteries to Puerto Rico — here's how the rechargeable battery works (TSLA)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is speaking with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello about using the company's battery options to restore power to the storm-ridden island.
Tesla has already sent hundreds of Powerwall batteries to Puerto Rico to help residents keep the lights on in their homes. Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm, knocked out Puerto Rico's electrical grid, and the island's 3.5 million residents may not get power again for another six months.
The Powerwall could help residents in the interim by helping owners stay disconnected from the grid until repairs are made.
Here's how the Powerwall works:
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Tesla's Powerwall is a lithium-ion battery that can be mounted on the wall or floor of a home. Panasonic makes the cells for the Powerwall, while Tesla builds the battery module and pack.
The Powerwall can store energy generated by solar panels during the day to use later in the evening. It can also serve as a backup power supply in case there's an outage.
The battery can also draw electricity from the utility grid when rates are low and store it for later use.
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