This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the
straw badge in
Electricity.
In this Badge Bit, you will install a powerwall for your house. Whether to store grid power during off-peak rates or for a renewable
energy system, they're nifty. Let's install one!
You can use an official Tesla powerwall or build your own
Here's an installation on a grid tied system:
There are two point options for this BB:
- properly (to code) install in a grid tied house - 20 points
- properly (to code) install in an off-grid house - 10 points
The minimum requirements are:
- install one or more powerwalls (or rough equivalent)
- follow
local codes
- you are doing 90+% of the work
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, provide proof of the following as pics or
video (less than two minutes):
- the parts of your system as purchased
- the system at two points during the installation
- clear description of the components of your system and how they work together
- the finished installation