Tesla Powerwall and Energy Storage Solutions

Ipsun Solar provides home battery storage solutions for the residential and the commercial market and is proud to be a Certified Tesla Powerwall Installer. Paired with solar, a system for storing energy can let you truly use your solar all the time, dramatically reducing reliance on fossil fuels and the grid.

Storage solutions can meet a few different kinds of energy goals. The most common purpose for battery systems integrated with solar energy systems are:

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1: Backup Power

A grid-connected system that can be turned into an off-grid micro-grid when the utility grid is down. Responding quickly and automatically to outages, a battery storage system involves less noise than a generator and no expensive fuel or exhaust.

2: Anti-Export

Some utilities charge more for the energy you pay than they can pay you for your excess solar power at times when you’re using less than you’re producing. In this scenario, it makes sense to avoid “exporting” solar to the grid, so the customer can configure a backup battery system to store surplus solar power to use a later time – after all, it’s worth more to you to use than it is to contribute to the grid if you can’t get retail rate for it!

3: Making Time-of-Use Pricing Pay

If the utility charges peak prices at certain times, use solar to charge a battery system and use the power stored in the batteries when the price of electricity from the grid is high. Several localities require the power generated from a solar system to be used onsite. A battery system is then designed to store solar power generated during the day and consume it in the morning or the evening.

Residential

Ipsun is a Certified Tesla Powerwall Installer in Virginia, Maryland and DC.

Energy storage means taking full advantage of the solar energy system you love, throughout the day and year:

Rather than using utility energy from fossil fuel and nuclear sources part of the time, you can actually use your own solar virtually all the time. Looking to be 100% renewable? A battery is essential so you can store any surplus solar power and keep from sending any of that good solar energy to the grid.
True self-sufficiency and energy autonomy
Did you know that the 26% federal tax credit that solar has also covers battery backup systems used for storing solar? Now you know!
Skip the noise and smell of a generator. (Full disclosure: There are some models of battery that emit a beep or ping, make switching sounds, and have a fan running that makes a sound comparable to a running fridge. But honestly, we just place these away from your main living areas and it’s a lot better than a rumbling generator!)
Warranty on the system and installation labor

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Tesla Powerwall Frequently Asked Questions

What type of battery is it?

A rechargeable lithium ion battery with liquid thermal control. Specifically, it is a lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) battery. This means higher energy density and increased safety.

How long will my Powerwall last?

A Tesla Powerwall comes with a 10-year Tesla guarantee that the battery will maintain at least 70 percent of its capacity to hold a charge during that time period.

You can find all our warranty information at www.ipsunsolar.com/warranty

Average cost per unit and how many units?

A Tesla Powerwall cost about $7,600 before installation and additional components. As a rough estimate, you can expect the Tesla Powerwall to cost between $9,600 and $15,600 for a full system installation. We constantly hear that a Powerwall is cheaper via Tesla, but once you do a full price comparison of hardware, labor, permits, shipping, and taxes you’ll see the prices are comparable.

Can You Go Off Grid?

A Tesla Powerwall is rated for up to 7 days of power storage dependent on a variety of factors. A Tesla Powerwall is not different than any other battery you’ve ever used. The more power you use from the battery the faster it will be depleted. If you want to make sure you can maintain power to your property for days at a time, you’ll need to install several Powerwall batteries together to increase your storage capabilities. Ipsun also offers additional hardware and software to control your power.

Incentives

Did you know that Maryland offers an energy storage tax credit? It’s valued up to $5,000 in incentive dollars and applies as long as the battery is at the taxpayer’s primary residence. Learn more about the homeowner and non-residential energy storage incentives in Maryland. Read about including your energy storage installation purchase in your federal solar tax credit filing as well! (We do not give tax advice, so we recommend seeing your accountant.)

Commercial

Commercial battery energy systems are a great idea, and they can just be a little more complex than residential energy storage systems. That’s why for commercial storage services, we recommend you talk to us directly:

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Our staff are qualified through Tesla Powerwall certification to provide expert system installations.

Learn more about Tesla Powerwall and reach out to us anytime to get the ball rolling on your Tesla Powerwall installation, paired with solar and any needed electrical upgrades.

We look forward to helping you use your solar at all times and back up your home for security in an outage.