Who Controls the Battery in Your Driveway?
Tesla deployed differing strategies for its Powerwall energy storage system across regions. North American owners received an update enabling Powershare, a home power backup feature. Concurrently, Australian owners experienced a software update that appears to have blocked third-party integration tools previously used to power their homes. This divergence raises questions about which entity controls energy storage devices and their capabilities.
Key points
- Tesla enables Powershare for North American Powerwall owners
- Australian users' software update blocks third-party power tools
- Highlights questions about device autonomy and user control
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