vector launches tesla battery giveaway - powerwall battery
Power giant Vector has provided more than 100 solar and battery systems free of charge to individuals, families, community groups and schools in the Auckland region.
The contest called "Future Energy" released today will be free to use 100 vector solar and battery systems for public and community groups for 10 years.
The other 30 systems will enter the state and state-
Comprehensive School.
Simon Mackenzie, Vector's chief executive, said the combination of batteries and solar panels would provide the winners with "thousands of hours" of free power.
"Every winner will get a world --
"The leading systems include 3 KW vector solar panels installed on the roof, as well as Telsa Powerwall home batteries for their free use over the next 10 years," he said . ".
"The combination of vector solar panels and Telsa's Powerwall battery means that you can store solar energy during the day and cook with it at night.
"In the first 10 years, Vector will retain ownership of these systems.
Ownership will then be passed on to each winner.
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It can store a lot of energy in a small space at a relatively low cost.
Telsa founder Elon Musk released household and commercial products on May Day this year.
McKenzie said the demand for the technology was "amazing ".
The starting cost of the battery is $3000 ($4058)
The larger batteries in China cost $3500.
The Auckland Energy Consumer Trust Fund supports the future of energy competition through a fund that has historically been used for underground projects in the AECT area.
The fund has recently expanded to include new technologies such as batteries and solar energy.
People living in Auckland's energy consumer trust zone are open to the future of energy, which covers the northern regions of Auckland, manukao and Papakura.
Candidates can be nominated here.
130 winners will be announced on November.