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Does Tesla have a Megapack?

Tesla has secured an absurdly large contract to provide over 15 GWh of Megapack to California’s Intersect Power. The Megapack has become the go-to, posterchild product for large-scale energy storage around the globe.

Can a Tesla Megapack power a home in San Francisco?

Tesla's website advertises the Megapack as being capable of "giga-scale projects," meaning that the Megapack can be used in developing grid-tied storage systems with over one Gigawatt-hour (GWh) of energy capacity: that's enough energy to power every home in San Francisco for six hours straight.

How many PG&E workers will build a Tesla Megapack system?

As many as 50 PG&E workers and contractors will build the Tesla Megapack system. The system includes the installation of 256 Tesla Megapack battery units on 33 concrete slabs. Each Megapack unit houses batteries and power conversion equipment in an individual cabinet.

Will Tesla & intersect power buy megapacks?

Intersect Power wrote in a press release: Tesla and Intersect Power today announced a contract for 15.3 GWh of Megapacks, Tesla’s battery energy storage system, for Intersect Power’s solar + storage project portfolio through 2030.

Who can match Tesla's experience in storage technology?

Sheldon Kimber, CEO of Intersect Power, added: No one in the market can match Tesla’s depth of experience in storage technology. This partnership is the foundation of one of the largest and fastest growing storage portfolios in the country here at Intersect Power.

How does Tesla monetize megapacks?

Tesla developed its own software in-house to monitor, control and monetize Megapack installations. All Megapacks connect to Powerhub, an advanced monitoring and control platform for large-scale utility projects and microgrids, and can also integrate with Autobidder, Tesla’s machine-learning platform for automated energy trading.