Following the Tesla-SolarCity merger, the two energy companies have celebrated yet another success- the solar energy project on the island of T’au.
The island in American Samoa runs a 100% solar energy thanks to 5300 plus solar panels and 60 Tesla power packs.
The Ta’u microgrid- an energy system with distributed sources namely solar and battery- is powered by a 1.4 MW solar array coupled with a six megawatt energy storage system of 60 Tesla power packs.
Ta’u originally depended on diesel generators for electricity and these on an average consumed more than 100,00 gallons of fuel every year to provide electricity to around 600 residents
With the microgram funded by American Samoa Economic Development Authority, the EPA and the Department of Interior, Ta’u expects to save on energy costs in the next coming years.
Tesla-SolarCity Merger- Elon Musk owns Tesla Motors Inc
- It became a clean energy company as shareholders approved acquisition of SolarCity Corp. Deal is valued at USD 2 billion.
- Musk is the largest shareholder of both companies
