Tesla Energy news covering Powerwall, Megapack, and solar products. Plus battery technology breakthroughs, 4680 cell updates, and grid-scale energy storage developments.

Tesla Solar Roof Discontinued: 6 Details That Matter

Tesla Solar Roof Discontinued: 6 Details That Matter

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla quietly killed the Solar Roof in August 2026. Here's what happened, why it failed, and what existing owners need to know. Full breakdown.

Home Batteries Just Sent 600MW to the Grid: 5 Numbers That Matter

Home Batteries Just Sent 600MW to the Grid: 5 Numbers That Matter

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

600MW dispatched from residential batteries in a single event. Here are the five figures that show how home energy storage is reshaping the grid. Read now.

California's Tesla VPP: 5 Numbers That Tell the Story

California's Tesla VPP: 5 Numbers That Tell the Story

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla Powerwall owners sent 5 GWh back to California's grid in 2026 VPP events. Here's what the numbers mean for owners and the energy grid.

How to Check If Your Tesla Has Powershare Capability

How to Check If Your Tesla Has Powershare Capability

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla Energy just posted the official way to check Powershare compatibility. Here's the exact steps, which vehicles qualify, and what software you need.

Tesla Lithium Plant Hits Full Integration With Giga Texas Cathode

Tesla Lithium Plant Hits Full Integration With Giga Texas Cathode

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's Texas lithium refinery is now feeding cathode production at Giga Texas — powering 4680 cells for Cybertruck and Cybercab. Here's what the milestone means.

SpaceX Colossus 2: Tesla Megapacks to Deliver 3.3 GWh Grid Battery

SpaceX Colossus 2: Tesla Megapacks to Deliver 3.3 GWh Grid Battery

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 5 min read

SpaceX's new Colossus 2 microsite confirms Tesla Megapacks will supply 3.3 GWh to the Memphis AI cluster — likely America's largest grid-connected battery.

Gigafactory Texas Nickel Cathode: 6 Details That Matter

Gigafactory Texas Nickel Cathode: 6 Details That Matter

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla has started making nickel cathode locally at Gigafactory Texas. Here are 6 key facts about what this means for 4680 cells and battery supply chains.

Tesla Semi Rollout Livestream Set for Thursday as Sparks Factory Opens

Tesla Semi Rollout Livestream Set for Thursday as Sparks Factory Opens

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 6 min read

Tesla marks the official Semi rollout Thursday at 9 PM ET with a livestream tied to the opening of its 1.7M sq ft Sparks, Nevada factory built for 50,000 Semis/year.

Tesla Opens Powerwall 3 Expansion for Powerwall 2 Owners in US & Australia

Tesla Opens Powerwall 3 Expansion for Powerwall 2 Owners in US & Australia

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla Energy now lets Powerwall 2 owners in North America and Australia expand storage by adding a Powerwall 3. Here's what the mixed-generation setup means.

Tesla Powerwalls Deliver Record 517 MW to California Grid in Historic VPP Event

Tesla Powerwalls Deliver Record 517 MW to California Grid in Historic VPP Event

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla Powerwalls and Sunrun batteries dispatched 580 MW to California's grid on Sept 9 — the largest residential virtual power plant event ever recorded.

Tesla V2H with Powerwall: Every Owner Question Answered

Tesla V2H with Powerwall: Every Owner Question Answered

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 5 min read

Tesla's Vehicle-to-Home feature with Powerwall is live. Which cars qualify, what hardware you need, and how much backup power you actually get. Read now.

Tesla Powerwall Heat Mode Explained: Your Cold-Weather Questions Answered

Tesla Powerwall Heat Mode Explained: Your Cold-Weather Questions Answered

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla Energy's Heat Mode keeps your Powerwall 3 ready on the coldest days. Here's exactly how it works, what it costs in energy, and what you need to do.