Tesla manufactures solar panels and batteries
Best unit price
$10,600
$785.19 per kWh
Table 1: POWERWALL overview
Type
Lithium-ion
Usable Energy (kWh)
13.50
Inbuilt Battery Inverter
Yes
Manufactured
US
Warranty (years)
10
Note: Prices for installed systems are shown after 26% federal solar tax credit. Prices for individual panels, inverters, batteries, and DIY complete system kits are shown before federal tax credit.
SC325 overview
Rated power
325 watts
Efficiency
19.7
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
HIT-Si Thin Film
Manufactured
US
SC315B2 overview
Rated power
315 watts
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline
SC320 overview
Rated power
320 watts
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
HIT-Si Thin Film
SC330 overview
Rated power
330 watts
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
HIT-Si Thin Film
SC310B2 overview
Rated power
310 watts
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline
SC315B1 overview
Rated power
315 watts
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline
SC320B1 overview
Rated power
320 watts
Number of Cells
96
Cell type
Monocrystalline
Table 1: POWERWALL overview
Type
Lithium-ion
Usable Energy (kWh)
13.50
Inbuilt Battery Inverter
Yes
Manufactured
US
Warranty (years)
10
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