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

Tesla Powerwall 3 Registrations Now Open in Japan

Tesla Powerwall 3 Registrations Now Open in Japan

ChargingSarah Chen 2 min read

Tesla has opened Powerwall 3 registrations in Japan ahead of a 2026 launch. Here's what Japanese owners need to know about specs, pricing, and next steps.

Giga Texas Update: Cybercab, New Model Y Blues, and 4680 Progress

Giga Texas Update: Cybercab, New Model Y Blues, and 4680 Progress

Energy & BatterySarah Chen 3 min read

Joe Tegtmeyer's June 17 Giga Texas flyover shows Cybercab production continuing, new blue Model Y units, and concrete being poured in the 4680 cell area.

Tesla's Dry Electrode Manufacturing Manager Leaves for New Venture

Tesla's Dry Electrode Manufacturing Manager Leaves for New Venture

Energy & BatterySarah Chen 1 min read

Tesla's manager overseeing in-house Li-Ion dry electrode manufacturing at Giga Texas has departed to build transformers. What it means for 4680 progress.

Tesla Powerwall 3P Installations Begin in Germany

Tesla Powerwall 3P Installations Begin in Germany

ChargingSarah Chen 1 min read

Tesla has started Powerwall 3P installations in Germany — the three-phase home battery built for European grids. Here's what German owners need to know.

Musk: 1 Millionth of the Sun's Power Could Dwarf All Human Intelligence

Musk: 1 Millionth of the Sun's Power Could Dwarf All Human Intelligence

AI & RoboticsSarah Chen 2 min read

Elon Musk says harnessing a millionth of the Sun's energy for AI would exceed humanity's collective intellect. Here's what that means for xAI and Tesla.

Tesla Powerwall Leases Now Include Built-In VPP Savings

Tesla Powerwall Leases Now Include Built-In VPP Savings

ChargingSarah Chen 1 min read

Tesla Energy's Powerwall lease now includes automatic virtual power plant participation in MA and CT — no enrollment needed. Here's what owners should know.

Tesla Lathrop Megafactory Hits Full Capacity: $500M in Megapacks

Tesla Lathrop Megafactory Hits Full Capacity: $500M in Megapacks

Energy & BatterySarah Chen 2 min read

Drone footage shows Tesla's Lathrop Megafactory running at full capacity with ~$500M in Megapacks staged for deployment. Here's what the numbers mean.

Francis Energy Hits 100 Tesla Supercharger Stalls Across Oklahoma

Francis Energy Hits 100 Tesla Supercharger Stalls Across Oklahoma

ChargingDavid Hartley 1 min read

Francis Energy has commissioned 100 Tesla Supercharger stalls at 17 Oklahoma sites, with 5x utilization gains. Here's what it means for EV drivers in the state.

Largest Residential Tesla Solar Roof in the U.S. Found in Maui

Largest Residential Tesla Solar Roof in the U.S. Found in Maui

Energy & BatterySarah Chen 1 min read

A $26.5M Maui estate features a $1.4M Tesla Solar Tile Roof — reportedly the largest residential installation in the U.S. Here's what we know.

Tesla Megapack Powers Australia's Longest-Duration Battery

Tesla Megapack Powers Australia's Longest-Duration Battery

Energy & BatterySarah Chen 3 min read

A $145M Tesla Megapack installation in NSW, Australia is now fully operational — 144 units, 400 MWh capacity, 8+ hours of storage. Here's what it means.

Tesla Plans 96-Stall Supercharger in Willows, CA With Solar and Megapack

Tesla Plans 96-Stall Supercharger in Willows, CA With Solar and Megapack

ChargingSarah Chen 1 min read

Tesla is planning a 96-stall Supercharger in Willows, California, complete with solar canopies, a Megapack, and an amenity building. Here's what we know.

SpaceX Is Building a 10 GW Solar Factory in Bastrop, Texas

SpaceX Is Building a 10 GW Solar Factory in Bastrop, Texas

AI & RoboticsSarah Chen 3 min read

SpaceX is constructing a massive solar cell factory and AI satellite facility in Bastrop, TX — here's the scale, the timeline, and what it means. Read more.