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Tesla Moves Into U.K. Homes With New Solar Power Tariff

  • Customers need to install a Powerwall battery and solar panels
  • Tesla Energy Plan hands 75% saving compared to other suppliers

Tesla Powerwall battery units

Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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Tesla Inc. is offering an electricity tariff that combines solar panels and a battery, turning British households into virtual power plants.

In order to qualify for the cheapest Tesla Energy Plan, customers will already need to own a Tesla electric vehicle and home charger, plus install solar panels and a Powerwall battery. The company said the tariff offers 75% savings compared to other suppliers.