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Is $9,000 to add a Powerwall expansion pack a fair price?

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My wife was extremely against solar system due to aesthetics, so panels were installed on the east side, limiting full capacity compared to west/south facing installation. During the first week, I monitored the system and realized it generated around 6kwh from 8:30 am to 1 pm, then slowed to 3kwh from 2-4 pm, and less than 1kw from 4 pm. The Powerwall charges 30-80% and discharges from 2 pm until 5% around 6 pm. From 6 pm until the next morning, it pulls fully from the grid. I got into a Green Mountain 8 pm-6 am free plan for 24 months, which allows me to charge the Powerwall 3 during the night and go off-grid until 6 pm. From 6-8 pm, I spent around 8kw from the grid, which I assume will increase during the hot Texas summer. I am concerned about relying on "night free" plans for solar owners for the next decade and if these plans will disappear, which would make getting an additional battery less beneficial.

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This quote is for an additional Powerwall expansion pack to supplement the existing 10.2kW solar system and Powerwall 3. The goal is to provide enough battery capacity to cover the home's energy needs for the entire day, reducing reliance on the grid during peak hours. - Scope: Installation of one Powerwall expansion pack - Purpose: Increase battery storage capacity to achieve full-day off-grid operation

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Category

Solar

Price

$9,000

Quote Date

October 14, 2025

Location

Texas

Battery Storage?

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