Chandlers Ford Homeowner Powers Tesla Car and Home with Solar and Three Tesla Powerwalls

Job overview

The homeowner, a heavy power user in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, was motivated by increasing energy costs to explore solar solutions. With his background in the aviation industry, he conducted thorough research, seeking a robust and reliable system. As a dedicated fan of Elon Musk, he was particularly keen on integrating Tesla's renewable energy products into his home, including his Tesla car and Starlink.

After contacting Tesla support for local installer recommendations, the homeowner chose Vanadium. He appreciated that Vanadium's team, unlike others, visited his property to assess his specific needs rather than providing a generic quote from a map. Vanadium designed and installed a comprehensive system featuring solar panels, three Tesla Powerwalls, and an EV charging solution for his Tesla car and plug-in hybrid van. The system also integrates with his immersion heater for hot water and powers his air conditioning.

Since the installation, the homeowner has been effectively off-grid for over a month, only paying standing charges. He charges both his electric vehicles, heats his water, and runs his air conditioning entirely from the solar panels and stored battery power, often retaining 50% battery capacity. He is also looking forward to leveraging Tesla's upcoming power company to buy and sell energy, further optimising his energy usage and potentially generating profit.

Equipment

Solar panels

Installed on roof

Three Tesla Powerwalls

Battery storage

Tesla EV Charger

Vehicle charging

Tesla Starlink

Satellite internet