{"id":6213,"date":"2017-05-25T13:02:43","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T13:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portal.solar.com\/learn\/home-battery-backup-comparison-tesla-sonnenbatterie\/"},"modified":"2022-11-03T19:56:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T19:56:24","slug":"home-battery-backup-comparison-tesla-sonnenbatterie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/home-battery-backup-comparison-tesla-sonnenbatterie\/","title":{"rendered":"The Battle of Home Battery Backup &#8211; sonnenBatterie vs. Tesla"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With all the grim news going on in the world, the renewable energy industry has some great news that might put a smile on your face. One of the (small) limitations of the clean energy grid is the rare, but real, intermittent outages of multiple sources of power. Geothermal is impractical in many areas of the world, the wind doesn\u2019t always blow, and the sun doesn\u2019t shine at night &#8211; it does during the rain or cloudy days, don\u2019t let anyone tell you otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>The holy grail is figuring out how to store excess energy that is not consumed when it is produced, and stores it when that energy source is not available. Finally, we have a smart solution that is cost effective and durable hardware &#8211; home battery backup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed hs-responsive-embed-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/48eUzv9ujNw\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-service=\"youtube\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are a handful of global home battery manufacturers, but two companies stand out with premium, Grade A equipment: <em><strong>Sonnenbatterie and Tesla.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Cost Per kWh<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Tesla recently updated it\u2019s power specs for the Powerwall 2. It\u2019s no longer a 13.5 kWh battery but has been downgraded to a 13.2 kWh battery. (Not the biggest transgression, but downgrades in technology don\u2019t receive as much of the red carpet rollout as the first product launch does.) It still is double the capacity of the first generation Powerwall 1. Tesla is certainly coming out of the door running in this developing sector. Sonnenbatterie does offer a wide range of options based on size, giving them much more versatility for homeowners. The \u2018Eco line\u2019 from Sonnen features eight different sizes based on the kWh capacity &#8211; 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, &amp; 16. The most comparable Sonnen Eco model is the Eco 14, which has a 14 kWh battery. However, when comparing the cost per kilowatt hour, Tesla is a clear winner. The Eco 14 is nearly 30% more expensive and only boasts an additional .5 kWh capacity.<\/p>\n<p>While cost is a primary factor, it is not the only factor. There are a few other key factors to consider from the manufacturer of any cleantech product: Installation timeline, software &amp; hardware, warranties, the number of products installed, and other factors could be unique to your situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Check this video to know more about kilowatt-hour (kWh).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mdSzZk3TwhE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-service=\"youtube\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Home Battery Installation<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you want your home storage battery soon-but-really-yesterday, and you haven\u2019t ordered it yet, nor started any rebate application, then you should highly consider a Sonnenbatterie. They have already installed 16,000 globally, and are ready to ship. While Tesla has deployed a lot globally, the Powerwall 2 AC has been delayed for a few months. There is currently a wait for new applicants, so if you don\u2019t mind waiting for a few months, then <a href=\"https:\/\/pickmysolar.com\/battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up now and apply<\/a> for the CA battery rebate while you still can.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Battery Software and Hardware<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The current models of the Tesla &amp; Sonnen batteries are now considered \u2018fully-integrated\u2019 systems. This means that all the hardware components needed for functionality are encased in the same unit &#8211; inverter, power components, and software. They are also both \u2018AC coupled\u2019 systems, meaning you can hook up a microinverter or a string inverter system to both batteries. Perhaps the only additional components are \u2018critical loads\u2019 sub-panels, wiring to your service panel, and junction boxes. However, with any clean technology, there are additional labor &amp; installation costs, and permitting costs, to install a battery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Concerning software, Tesla has yet to unveil any significant details about this. The most recent update was that Tesla would allow their cars to communicate with the monitoring system of the solar+battery. (Hopefully, they are paying attention to driving as well). Sonnen\u2019s software does this and more. It has the capability to adjust to your usage based on consumption patterns. They\u2019ve also built an API and utility communication protocols for additional applications like demand response and frequency regulation. It remains to be seen what Tesla\u2019s will look like, as it will likely be able to do demand response, as well as Time of Use arbitrage for certain utility customers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Home Battery Warranties<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The primary undercover factor that all homeowners should take a look at, as this is usually the location of a product that differentiates manufacturers from each other. Like everything in this universe, batteries degrade. That doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t have significant value. Both warranties from Tesla and Sonnen assume that the battery will experience regular charging and discharging. Battery storage technology &#8211; home units or even your smartphone battery &#8211; function better when in regular use.<\/p>\n<p>The warranty coverage from Sonnen is hard to match. The Sonnen system is warranted to perform at 70% of maximum capacity for 10,000 cycles (or 10 years). Their warranty is very straightforward and guarantees cycling. Again, Tesla doesn\u2019t have a bad warranty, it\u2019s just vague and has more legalese in it than you might expect. The Powerwall\u2019s most recent warranty is warranted to be \u201cfree of defects\u201d for ten years with \u2018unlimited\u2019 cycles. We couldn\u2019t find anywhere in the warranty language about normal degradation rates. It is not specified what this means, whereas the Sonnen warranty does.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Winner of this Home Battery Battle &#8211; sonnenBatterie<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img style=\"width: 500px;\" title=\"sonnenbatterie-eco-1_1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sonnenbatterie-eco-1_1.jpg\" alt=\"sonnenbatterie-eco-1_1.jpg\" width=\"500\" data-constrained=\"true\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Guess the title gave it away, but it\u2019s not a landslide victory. Both are great batteries, but Sonnen has more of their bases covered than Tesla. The experience in manufacturing for strictly home storage batteries is evident in their thorough warranty, installation schedules, global investment outlook, and data spec sheets. Can\u2019t go wrong with either though, as they are both high-quality home storage batteries that are light years ahead of other battery storage companies.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">How To Purchase Home Battery Backup<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you\u2019re in not in California, the battery markets are still a bit young, but there is a lot of movement on the Gulf Coast and New England. From hurricanes to blizzards and everything in between, natural disasters are forcing state governments to think about grid resiliency in a way they never have. If you\u2019re interested in battery pricing and are not in California, you can sign up here, and an Energy Educator will reach out to discuss the options available in your state.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Live in California?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you live in California, there is currently a battery rebate program that is still open but will be ending soon. The statewide program is attempting to increase widespread adoption of home storage solutions that are connected to renewable energy generation systems, e.g. solar energy systems for numerous reasons. Blackout mitigation, earthquake resiliency, and air pollution reduction are a few reasons of many why the state has allocated over $100 million dollars for the program. The remaining rebate funding covers between 40-50 % of the Tesla Powerwall 2\u2019s cost, and 20-40% of the Sonnenbatterie Eco\u2019s cost. If you are a homeowner who has always wanted grid resilience, energy independence, a truly sustainable lifestyle, batteries are here, and they aren\u2019t going anywhere. With incentives popping up all over the country, it pays to be an early adopter, and live the life you want to.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With all the grim news going on in the world, the renewable energy industry has some great news that might put a smile on your face. 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