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What is a Tesla Megapack?

The Tesla Megapack is a large-scale rechargeable lithium-ion battery stationary energy storage product, intended for use at battery storage power stations, manufactured by Tesla Energy, the energy subsidiary of Tesla, Inc. Launched in 2019, a Megapack can store up to 3.9 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity.

What are megapacks used for?

Megapacks are designed for large-scale energy storage. Megapacks are used by utilities to replace peaker power plants, which generate energy during periods of peak demand. Megapacks store grid energy rather than generating it from fuel. Powerpacks continue to be used by utilities to meet smaller-scale grid energy storage requirements.

What does Megapack mean?

For other uses, see Megapack (disambiguation). The Tesla Megapack is a large-scale rechargeable lithium-ion battery stationary energy storage product, intended for use at battery storage power stations, manufactured by Tesla Energy, the energy subsidiary of Tesla, Inc.

Will Tesla & intersect power buy megapacks?

Intersect Power wrote in a press release: Tesla and Intersect Power today announced a contract for 15.3 GWh of Megapacks, Tesla’s battery energy storage system, for Intersect Power’s solar + storage project portfolio through 2030.

Where are Tesla megapacks made?

In 2023, Tesla announced a new “Megafactory” in Shanghai to manufacture Megapacks, with the goal of producing about 10,000 packs per year. Megapacks are assembled at the Tesla Megafactory in Lathrop, California. Each Megapack comes with a 15-year "no defect" and "energy retention" warranty.

What is the biggest Megapack project in Europe?

Tesla has unveiled a new giant Megapack project in Belgium that is now the biggest Megapack project in continental Europe and one of the biggest energy storage projects on the whole continent. A new Tesla Megapack project has become Europe’s biggest battery system capable of backing up power to around 300,000 UK homes for two hours.