OK, this MAY be a slight improvement.
What is the life expectancy of these batteries, Down to 80% capacity?
I assume that they are some sort of lithium chemistry since TESLA just spent billions on a lithium battery plant.
But the lead-acid AGM batteries that I have been using in my solar system for the last six years currently cost about $2200 for me to add 5.376 KWH of capacity.
I’m not seeing anything earth shaking here, since unlike in vehicles, the weight of batteries doesn’t much matter in a solar installation.
I’ll have to do some more research, but I’m not gonna get all excited yet.
I did a little research on this not long ago and it can actually be a real game changer.
It can benefit the power companies as well.
Elon Musk is no fool.
He understands the economics of this venture and is convinced they can produce these batteries at cost that is substantially lower than the current batteries being built.
He, and his engineers, basically redesigned the battery and how it is built.
Do a little digging on his “Giga-Factory” in Nevada.
I think his onto something.