Project Overview
Our client in Gledswood Hills was already a solar advocate with an existing rooftop array. However, they faced a common modern dilemma: their electricity retailer was paying them cents for exported power while charging them premium rates to fuel their new Electric Vehicle (EV) at night. They needed a way to bridge the gap between their clean generation and their high-consumption lifestyle.
What the client needed
- Storage for Self-Consumption: To capture excess solar that was previously being “wasted” on low feed-in tariffs.
- Smart EV Charging: A dedicated solution to charge their new electric vehicle using 100% renewable energy.
- Energy Independence: Protection against rising grid prices and potential blackouts.
Our objectives
- Integrate a high-performance battery into an existing solar setup.
- Install a fast, smart EV charging station that communicates with the home’s energy storage.
- Future-proof the property with the latest N-type battery technology and a streamlined gateway.
Provided Solutions
We recommended and installed the Tesla Powerwall 3, the latest evolution in home energy storage. Unlike its predecessors, the Powerwall 3 features an integrated hybrid inverter, making it incredibly efficient for both new and retrofit applications. We paired this with a Tesla Gateway for advanced energy management and a Tesla Wall Charger. This ecosystem allows the homeowner to use the “Charge on Solar” feature, ensuring the EV only draws power when the battery is full and the sun is shining.
Final Outcome
The Gledswood Hills residence is now a fully integrated “Smart Energy Home.” The client has successfully shifted their EV charging load from the grid to their own roof. By utilizing the 13.5kWh capacity of the Powerwall 3, they have virtually eliminated peak-hour energy costs and created a reliable backup system that keeps the lights on and the car charging, even if the grid fails.
Products used
- Battery Storage: 1 x Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5kWh)
- Energy Management: Tesla Gateway 3
- EV Charging: Tesla Wall Charger (Gen 3)
Product Key Metrics
- Usable Capacity: 13.5 kWh
- Continuous Power: Up to 11.5 kW (Ideal for heavy appliance loads)
- Round-trip Efficiency: 89%
- Inverter Type: Integrated Solar Inverter with 6 MPPTs
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