Tesla Powerwall 3 now boosts heat pumps to store cheap solar as heat
Tesla has introduced a new feature enabling Powerwall 3 and Powerwall 3P batteries to signal compatible heat pumps to operate at higher capacity, enabling homes to store surplus or low-cost solar energy in the form of heated water. This optimization expands energy storage functionality beyond electricity. The feature is currently live in Europe only, with no announced timeline for rollout to the US or Canada, partly due to limited adoption of the necessary hardware standard in North America.
Key points
- Powerwall 3 now coordinates with heat pumps for thermal energy storage
- Allows homes to bank cheap solar energy as hot water
- Currently available in Europe only
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