CAN YOU RUN YOUR HOUSE ON A BATTERY? TESLA POWERWALL 2 (FOUNDERS SERIES) & TESLA BACKUP GATEWAY 2

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This episode of Fully Charged provides a comprehensive update on Robert Llewellyn's Tesla Powerwall 2 installation, focusing on the new Tesla Backup Gateway 2. The primary revelation is the successful implementation of backup power during outages, a significant improvement over the previous setup where the battery was unusable during grid failures. The video details the complex process of upgrading to a three-phase power supply, which was necessary for the free 'Founders Series' Powerwall 2 and enabled a 22kW EV charger upgrade. Key benefits highlighted include peak shaving, maximizing self-consumption of solar energy, and intelligent charging using off-peak electricity, even predicting future solar generation to leave space. While acknowledging the high cost and ongoing development, the review emphasizes the growing intelligence and utility of home battery systems, particularly with the introduction of the Backup Gateway, making them more practical and beneficial for homeowners, especially those with solar PV.