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

Tesla Megapack Facility Goes Live in Australia: 144 Units, 400 MWh

Tesla Megapack Facility Goes Live in Australia: 144 Units, 400 MWh

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

RWE's $145M Limondale BESS — 144 Tesla Megapacks, 400 MWh capacity — is now fully operational in New South Wales. Here's what makes it a record-setter.

Giga Texas Cortex 2 Megapack Expansion Accelerates

Giga Texas Cortex 2 Megapack Expansion Accelerates

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

18 new Megapacks delivered to Giga Texas for Cortex 2, with 8 already on permanent supports. Here's what this means for Tesla's AI infrastructure buildout.

Tesla Breaks Ground on 700MWh Megapack Facility in Belgium

Tesla Breaks Ground on 700MWh Megapack Facility in Belgium

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla has started construction on a $116M, 700MWh Megapack battery storage facility in Belgium using 180 units. Commissioning expected by end of 2027.

Tesla Oasis Hits 112 Simultaneous Charges on Memorial Day

Tesla Oasis Hits 112 Simultaneous Charges on Memorial Day

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

The world's largest Supercharger station hit a new peak on Memorial Day. Here's what the Tesla Oasis numbers tell us about holiday charging demand.

Tesla Megapack Powers 44,000 Homes in New Zealand

Tesla Megapack Powers 44,000 Homes in New Zealand

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla's Glenbrook Megapack 2XL system is now live in New Zealand — 100MW/200MWh, 56 units, delivered on time and under budget. Here's what you need to know.

Meta Taps Tesla Megapack for Wyoming AI Datacenter Power

Meta Taps Tesla Megapack for Wyoming AI Datacenter Power

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Meta is deploying ~$200M in Tesla Megapack batteries to power AI datacenters in Wyoming. Here's what this deal signals for Tesla Energy's future.

Tesla Plans Solar Panel Gigafactory in Brookshire, Texas

Tesla Plans Solar Panel Gigafactory in Brookshire, Texas

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla is planning a new solar panel gigafactory in Brookshire, TX, co-located with its Megapack plant. Here's what we know about the site and what's at stake.

How Tesla Powerwall Heat Mode Works in Extreme Cold

How Tesla Powerwall Heat Mode Works in Extreme Cold

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla Powerwall 3's Heat Mode keeps your battery performing in freezing temps. Here's exactly how it works and what owners need to know.

Tesla's Texas Lithium Refinery Is Running — Drone Footage Confirms It

Tesla's Texas Lithium Refinery Is Running — Drone Footage Confirms It

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

New drone footage confirms Tesla's lithium refinery near Robstown, TX is fully operational. Here's what the plant does and why it matters for Tesla's supply chain.

Tesla Virtual Power Plant Expands to U.S. Virgin Islands

Tesla Virtual Power Plant Expands to U.S. Virgin Islands

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Tesla's VPP program is now live in the U.S. Virgin Islands via the VIBES 2.0 pilot. Here's what Powerwall owners on the islands need to know.

Panasonic Raises Battery Outlook on Tesla Market Share Recovery

Panasonic Raises Battery Outlook on Tesla Market Share Recovery

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Panasonic forecasts 19% US battery demand growth to 46 GWh, citing Tesla's market share recovery. Here's what the numbers reveal about Tesla's sales momentum.

Tesla Doubles 4680 Capacity at Giga Berlin With $250M Investment

Tesla Doubles 4680 Capacity at Giga Berlin With $250M Investment

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 2 min read

Tesla is investing $250M more to expand 4680 battery production at Giga Berlin, pushing annual capacity from 8 GWh to 18 GWh. Here's what it means.