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Great idea. Let's use highly flammable devices at the end of their useful life to power our largely wooden houses. I'm sure the insurance company won't mind pay
by 0xbear 9y ago
Great idea. Let's use highly flammable devices at the end of their useful life to power our largely wooden houses. I'm sure the insurance company won't mind paying when those houses burn to the ground. What could possibly go wrong?
- algirau 9y agoBatteries at "the end of their life" have 80% of their capacity remaining. There is no reason why they can't be put to use, as long as adequate battery management software is implemented.
- namlem 9y agoIt's often closer to 60%, but still, it's better than just sending them away for recycling if you know what you're doing.
- sushid 9y agoThe article clearly addresses this point. It mentions that many often store their powerwalls outside of their home and have battery manage systems to monitor the health of their powerwalls (i.e. power down when too hot).
- 0xbear 9y agoIf it's not UL listed, you're getting bupkis from insurance if it catches fire. As simple as that.