PG&E has already done the hard work and made the public realize the need, now it's Tesla's turn to satisfy the demand.https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1182812717083611138 …
If it's hooked up to the grid it goes down with the grid, per regulations. So it doesn't help you in a power outage.
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That’s not the case.
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Wha? I couldn't even think of how you could make a system do that. Got a link?
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It seems to be the case that if you have the proper disconnect equipment it's not an issue:https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/is-it-illegal-florida-power-home-solar-storm/ …
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Simple answers 1. You can disconnect yourself from the grid by simply opening your main panel breaker. 2. Solar panels don't supply enough power by themselves to power a house. A large battery bank (such as the one supplied by Tesla) is required to accumulate power.
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They supply enough power, the battery just time shifts the supply.
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By your logic, whole home generators also go offline when the grid goes down. Automatic transfer switches are a solved problem.
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That is incorrect. Even grid connected systems which have a battery can operate independently. Only non battery connected systems must power down if service fails.
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You do know it has a battery...
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