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Tesla's new home battery will arrive earlier than expected

The new Tesla Powerwall is arriving ahead of schedule.

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The rechargeable battery system that can power your home was first unveiled in 2015. It can store 6.4 kWh worth of energy and provide backup power for your home.

Tesla announced in February that a new version was coming this Summer, but the battery is now arriving ahead of schedule. Tesla confirmed to Greentech Media that installations of the revamped version are set to take place "in the next few weeks." Tesla did not immediately respond to Tech Insider's request for comment.

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GTM reported that Tesla simplified the handling and wiring requirements for installers. The battery is also now compatible with inverters made by inverter manufacturer SMA.

Those changes seem fairly lackluster, but it could bring down the cost of installation and make the rechargeable battery option more alluring to homeowners. The Powerwall was first designed for installation with SolarEdge inverters, costing $2,994, GTM reported. That price drops to $1,240 in Europe when using the SMA inverter.

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The new Powerwall is also quieter than the previous version, which drew some complaints of noise emission from owners, GTM reported.

H/T Electrek

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