{"id":2729,"date":"2016-10-30T13:00:19","date_gmt":"2016-10-30T20:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pascual.co\/ActiveE\/?p=2729"},"modified":"2016-10-30T13:00:19","modified_gmt":"2016-10-30T20:00:19","slug":"tesla-solar-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pascual.co\/ActiveE\/solar\/tesla-solar-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Solar EVent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday, October 28, 2016, approximately a year and a half since the original Tesla Energy launch EVent on April 30, 2015, Tesla improved upon the PowerWall and PowerPack, Tesla revisited Tesla Energy with the launch of the Tesla\/Solar City product launch for the Solar Shingles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tesla Energy 2015 Launch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I did a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%40dennis_p%20since%3A2015-04-30%20until%3A2015-05-02\">bunch of tweets during the original Tesla Energy, PowerWall and PowerPack launch event<\/a>\u00a0from April 30, 2015&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(Here&#8217;s a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHska6AtfV\">the Flickr album from the Tesla Energy\u00a0event<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Tesla PowerWall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/gp\/8245538@N06\/79z1bm\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/8\/7781\/17326737772_4cf894990e_c.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla PowerWall\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Some selected tweets from the original Tesla Energy Event:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Still waiting for Elon to show up at PowerWall Tesla Home Battery <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaLive?src=hash\">#TeslaLive<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C24NB1RnB9\">https:\/\/t.co\/C24NB1RnB9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dennis Pascual (@dennis_p) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\/status\/593992453310574592\">May 1, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> Home Battery solution in a nice red! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TEatTesla?src=hash\">#TEatTesla<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LMbj1gecE5\">https:\/\/t.co\/LMbj1gecE5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dennis Pascual (@dennis_p) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\/status\/594009201371918337\">May 1, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Home solution is slightly wider than an iPhone 4s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TEatTesla?src=hash\">#TEatTesla<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2odpKLpbkE\">https:\/\/t.co\/2odpKLpbkE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dennis Pascual (@dennis_p) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\/status\/594010401848832000\">May 1, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StackedPower?src=hash\">#StackedPower<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaEnergy?src=hash\">#TeslaEnergy<\/a> RT <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\">@dennis_p<\/a>: Close up of the Commercial <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> 100kWh pack <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TEatTesla?src=hash\">#TEatTesla<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/N5iJGyO4hG\">http:\/\/t.co\/N5iJGyO4hG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Anthony Nanas (@dhuDz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dhuDz\/status\/594012191159930880\">May 1, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Your correspondents for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\">@Teslarati<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danielsparks\">@danielsparks<\/a> on left <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\">@dennis_p<\/a> on right <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaLive?src=hash\">#TeslaLive<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/D8GCzbz9Cj\">https:\/\/t.co\/D8GCzbz9Cj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/594010754132631552\">May 1, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tesla Solar Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The focus of the event held by Tesla this past Friday, October 28, 2016, at Universal Studios Hollywood was on the newly unveiled Solar Roofing products that were developed in conjunction with Solar City. \u00a0As impressive as this product line is, the Solar Roof is definitely not a financial fit in our current configuration. \u00a0Many who follow this blog will note that we just achieved <a href=\"http:\/\/pascual.co\/ActiveE\/2016\/09\/our-fourth-year-of-solar-usage\/\">our break-even point this past year (the fourth year<\/a> of our twenty year agreement for Solar power) and paid less than $20 for all of the fourth year of energy (not counting taxes.)<\/p>\n<p>One could say that neither the PowerWall nor its succeeding product, the PowerWall2 really makes economic sense for our use case either. \u00a0With net-metering still in effect in California, the economics of the PowerWall2 is not the reason to go ahead and purchase one.\u00a0 However, coupled with time-of-use, and the whole-house backup capabilities of the PowerWall2, it looks like a great solution for a whole-house backup system. \u00a0With our summer peaks generating power at 40 kWh, two units may be all we&#8217;ll ever need. \u00a0I intend to recharge the system during the super off-peak time of day and get more bang for our buck by feeding back our solar production to the grid at a higher rate. Southern California is known to be very seismically active, and a whole-house backup system might just be something that would be really cool to have.<\/p>\n<p>I was involved in tweeting out details for the event this past Friday through both my own account and my friends at Teslarati&#8217;s as well. \u00a0The guys at Teslarati had family commitments to attend to during the event and I was approached to see if I could possibly cover their Twitter feed for them, so I embed those tweets that I sent out here. \u00a0Hope those of you that follow Teslarati and my Twitter accounts enjoyed the coverage.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Gearing up for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Tesla?src=hash\">#Tesla<\/a> solar roof event, 1st must beat LA traffic. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iLrM4t8Ewx\">pic.twitter.com\/iLrM4t8Ewx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792131240375705600\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We&#8217;re in the neighborhood. Still in traffic. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fr57HOAP2B\">pic.twitter.com\/Fr57HOAP2B<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792136719445274624\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Spotting fellow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> owners is a good sign that we&#8217;re headed the right direction <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaAnnouncement?src=hash\">#TeslaAnnouncement<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7XBtU8Bq4t\">pic.twitter.com\/7XBtU8Bq4t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792139294634758144\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Waiting to park. Looks like we followed the right guys <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaAnnouncement?src=hash\">#TeslaAnnouncement<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZhQ8si0J93\">pic.twitter.com\/ZhQ8si0J93<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792141332068249600\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We&#8217;re waiting to park with a few of our closest <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> friends <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaAnnouncement?src=hash\">#TeslaAnnouncement<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3dKgV0q1Cb\">pic.twitter.com\/3dKgV0q1Cb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792143449181057024\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hanging out, waiting and tweeting for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\">@Teslarati<\/a> today <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaAnnouncement?src=hash\">#TeslaAnnouncement<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tq53Hurwss\">pic.twitter.com\/tq53Hurwss<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dennis Pascual (@dennis_p) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\/status\/792144136384184320\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Top notch security at the event <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaAnnouncement?src=hash\">#TeslaAnnouncement<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xENAQt0Z6r\">pic.twitter.com\/xENAQt0Z6r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792145970565881856\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Elon&#8217;s not the only one with magic at this place! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaAnnouncement?src=hash\">#TeslaAnnouncement<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T9Gqi39xvJ\">pic.twitter.com\/T9Gqi39xvJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792148685438193665\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We&#8217;re badged for the event. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeslaAnnouncement?src=hash\">#TeslaAnnouncement<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UYEy4nCtkX\">pic.twitter.com\/UYEy4nCtkX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792153569428287488\">October 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> Solar announcement is hanging out at a famous set. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/grYhdnFCtD\">pic.twitter.com\/grYhdnFCtD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792154391180521472\">October 29, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It&#8217;s a backyard barbecue at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> Announcement event today. The food is good! &#x1f642; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gyeburUD1G\">pic.twitter.com\/gyeburUD1G<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792157849639989248\">October 29, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> powered neighborhood? yes please! Check out the solar shingles. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9wdicbThcR\">pic.twitter.com\/9wdicbThcR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792162124529139712\">October 29, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Waiting for Elon&#8230; as usual. &#x1f61c; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B17vTvf9gm\">https:\/\/t.co\/B17vTvf9gm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TESLARATI (@Teslarati) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\/status\/792164389570752513\">October 29, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Since I committed to cover the event for Teslarati, I figured that we should arrive a little early. \u00a0No press pass for me, but covering it as an owner was fine for them.<\/p>\n<p>The valet at this event provided sent us a text with a mobile website to handle the request and retrieval of our vehicle, it&#8217;s a lot more greeen than handing us a paper voucher. \u00a0I don&#8217;t remember whether they had this system at the last event we drove in for.  It&#8217;s been a while that we valet parked a vehicle at a Tesla EVent since the last Tesla event for us was the <a href=\"http:\/\/pascual.co\/ActiveE\/2016\/09\/the-long-way-round-day-12\/\">Gigafactory Party<\/a> that was the subject of our <a href=\"http:\/\/pascual.co\/ActiveE\/2016\/09\/the-long-way-round-day-01\/\">Long Way Round Round trip<\/a>. \u00a0However, we took a loaner to the event. So, I photographed the vehicle and key to ensure that I know what I&#8217;m looking for. \u00a0Just in case this SMS ticket method were to fail.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_20161028_163252\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30344278200\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5559\/30344278200_f44767069d_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_163252\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_20161028_142859\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30626472135\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c8.staticflickr.com\/6\/5644\/30626472135_696d2ee1b9_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_142859\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We\u00a0were among the first ten cars through the valet and had been asked to wait in a lounge area to the right of the check in desk until they opened the &#8220;neighborhood&#8221; area.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_20161028_163330\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30556156871\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c8.staticflickr.com\/6\/5649\/30556156871_0fbff402e3_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_163330\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I think that the folks were unprepared for the number of people forced to wait in this area. It was standing room only.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0546\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30344278500\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5795\/30344278500_ca234cfce6_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0546\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3640\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30556158101\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c6.staticflickr.com\/6\/5749\/30556158101_9a3e9f7011_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3640\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the wait was not too long before the &#8220;neighborhood&#8221; was opened for us to enjoy. Fans of the old &#8220;Desperate Housewives&#8221; set will recognize the set as &#8220;Wisteria Lane.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3642\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527136532\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5697\/30527136532_18f5032c8a_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3642\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0548\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527135532\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5565\/30527135532_584cee1b16_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0548\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0549\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527135272\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5800\/30527135272_085b9e579c_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0549\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Tesla&#8217;s catering services were the best that we&#8217;ve had in the various parties that we&#8217;ve attended. The neighborhood setting had enough seating, the food and drink was plentiful and did not run out as they have in the past. \u00a0There was a mix of self-serve sections as well as server provided locations.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3644\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30643977655\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c8.staticflickr.com\/6\/5500\/30643977655_55ee414dd8_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3644\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The bar lines were manageable and had a good selection of wine and other drinks.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0553\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527134602\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c3.staticflickr.com\/6\/5549\/30527134602_9c88d17104_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0553\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0554\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527134092\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5800\/30527134092_0426eecdd8_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0554\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A few panoramics of the first neighborhood, before the section with the four remodeled houses was opened for the presentation.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0555\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30607758296\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5788\/30607758296_d14244cc1f_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0555\" width=\"800\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0557\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30556171501\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c6.staticflickr.com\/6\/5562\/30556171501_b446ff77d9_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0557\" width=\"800\" height=\"229\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>And right around 5:30pm, they let us into the neighborhood with the new Solar Tiles.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0558\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30344288880\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5528\/30344288880_bb909c95ba_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0558\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0559\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30556170661\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c6.staticflickr.com\/6\/5555\/30556170661_15f2f38cd8_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0559\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3646\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527128552\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5325\/30527128552_2ac07164f7_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3646\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the stage with the sun shining brightly on it.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3647\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30607757516\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5768\/30607757516_cc86b82991_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3647\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I was able to take one panoramic shot of the stage and the two closest houses to it. \u00a0On the left side of the stage is the house that the Model 3 prototype will emerge from later in the presentation. \u00a0I didn&#8217;t actually notice it emerge as I was closer to the right side of the stage.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0562\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527163822\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c7.staticflickr.com\/6\/5699\/30527163822_5f5b2529a0_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0562\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a closer shot of the house with the Model 3 in the garage before it emerged during Elon&#8217;s presentation.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0563\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30643986925\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c6.staticflickr.com\/6\/5653\/30643986925_2b23c03cbe_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0563\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The house on the right&#8217;s shingles was more obviously solar shingles. \u00a0However, aesthetically they were quite pleasing.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0566\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30556184171\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c4.staticflickr.com\/6\/5580\/30556184171_af145b94c1_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0566\" width=\"800\" height=\"337\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While waiting for the event to start, we were looking at the two houses on our left and were wondering whether they were solar shingles. \u00a0Something that Elon revealed as fact during the presentation. \u00a0The Tuscan Solar Tile, as this model was revealed later, is ideal for many homes in Southern California.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3650\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30010457923\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c4.staticflickr.com\/6\/5711\/30010457923_55f09bb8a3_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3650\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3651\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30643986075\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c4.staticflickr.com\/6\/5328\/30643986075_3345e1bf18_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3651\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0569\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30643985915\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c4.staticflickr.com\/6\/5640\/30643985915_ce9297b5aa_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0569\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I even tweeted my suspicions just prior to Elon&#8217;s talk.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I wonder if these are all solar shingles! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\">@Teslarati<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ULGR2Cfubq\">pic.twitter.com\/ULGR2Cfubq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dennis Pascual (@dennis_p) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\/status\/792163224388907008\">October 29, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tuscan glass tile <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/solarcity\">@solarcity<\/a> roof is built for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OCTeslaClub\">@OCTeslaClub<\/a> members. Lots of those roofs in CA <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hfe62DB78a\">pic.twitter.com\/hfe62DB78a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dennis Pascual (@dennis_p) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\/status\/792168521614495744\">October 29, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since the presentation was a joint Solar City\/Tesla Event, it started off with a few minutes with Lyndon Rive, Solar City&#8217;s CEO and Elon Musk&#8217;s first cousin.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_20161028_174422\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527155192\/in\/datetaken\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5827\/30527155192_b24b959d72_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_174422\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Afterwards, Elon spoke.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_0572\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30643985405\/in\/datetaken\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c6.staticflickr.com\/6\/5725\/30643985405_a1c4480672_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0572\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s Tesla&#8217;s official YouTube video of the event:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4sfwDyiPTdU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Needless to say&#8230; The Solar Tiles are impressive. However, as I previously mentioned, <a href=\"http:\/\/pascual.co\/ActiveE\/2012\/10\/real-goods-solar-installation\/\">we recently re-roofed when we installed our Solar Panels four years ago<\/a>. So, that&#8217;s just not going to happen. We paid less than $20 for last year&#8217;s power and have recently hit our break-even point for our solar panels.<\/p>\n<p>We did take a few good close ups, but a lot of the pictures can be seen on our <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHskKvwiVM\">Flickr Album of the event<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Tesla Solar Roof\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/gp\/8245538@N06\/K40n27\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c6.staticflickr.com\/6\/5725\/30643985405_a1c4480672_c.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla Solar Roof\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the pictures on the album above.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3660\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30643985135\/in\/datetaken\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c8.staticflickr.com\/6\/5792\/30643985135_442258c42f_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3660\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_20161028_175313\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527152312\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5455\/30527152312_2c40bbccaf_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_175313\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3665\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30643984705\/in\/datetaken\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/6\/5792\/30643984705_b87baff410_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3665\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_3669\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527156232\/in\/datetaken\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5640\/30527156232_91f2fae000_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3669\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Even though we&#8217;re probably not going with the cool solar tiles, the whole house backup thing though is VERY tempting. So tempting that we put in a deposit for a few of them.<\/p>\n<p>How many you may ask? Probably more than we needed&#8230; But here&#8217;s a hint.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_20161028_185831\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30012401594\/in\/datetaken\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c3.staticflickr.com\/6\/5811\/30012401594_91aa78f9ca_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_185831\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Especially since the new version can be more efficiently mounted and stacked this way.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Multiple stacked <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> Powerwall 2 can be installed on top of each other! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M5XwPW3SUe\">pic.twitter.com\/M5XwPW3SUe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dennis Pascual (@dennis_p) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\/status\/792187010924486656\">October 29, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The original PowerWall had to be installed side by side and mounted on the wall.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_7642\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/16706917254\/in\/album-72157651871276589\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c7.staticflickr.com\/9\/8699\/16706917254_e85d7c0cb2_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7642\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Looks really cool, but I think it&#8217;s probably more efficient to install it stacked.<\/p>\n<p>One other thing about that Powerwall&#8230; It&#8217;s capacity is doubled in the same amount of space at less than double the price, considering the fact that the AC-DC Inverters are included. I also did the iPhone 4 width test that I did with PowerWall 1 with PowerWall 2.<\/p>\n<p>PowerWall 1 compared to an iPhone 4.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"The Home solution is slightly wider than an iPhone 4s #TEatTesla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/17328634575\/in\/album-72157651871276589\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c8.staticflickr.com\/8\/7686\/17328634575_2399f0d430_c.jpg\" alt=\"The Home solution is slightly wider than an iPhone 4s #TEatTesla\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>PowerWall 2 compared to an iPhone 4.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IMG_20161028_191904\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30607819906\/in\/album-72157651871276589\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c3.staticflickr.com\/6\/5592\/30607819906_76f7022805_c.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_191904\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Color me impressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Model 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The surprise for me was the appearance of the Prototype Model 3 at such close proximity.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeslaMotors\">@TeslaMotors<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Model3?src=hash\">#Model3<\/a> is at the Solar Event. This is the neighborhood for me. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Teslarati\">@Teslarati<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u5UOhwudCJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/u5UOhwudCJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dennis Pascual (@dennis_p) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dennis_p\/status\/792180293205495808\">October 29, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The album for the event has a lot more pictures of the Model 3, but here are a few more shots.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s bigger than I had hoped. \u00a0It is smaller than the Model S, but bigger than the Active E.  We got a few great shots in before security cordoned off the vehicle from closer inspection.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30012402884\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" title=\"IMG_20161028_180820\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5512\/30012402884_b5e2249391_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_180820\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30527175842\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" title=\"IMG_20161028_180824\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c3.staticflickr.com\/6\/5334\/30527175842_40e7ec6769_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_180824\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30344299020\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" title=\"IMG_3672\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5647\/30344299020_3bb739786f_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"IMG_3672\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30012404674\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" title=\"IMG_3673\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c3.staticflickr.com\/6\/5737\/30012404674_f7579d834a_c.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"IMG_3673\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Still a great shot that the better half took of me with the Model 3 in the background.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30344309250\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" title=\"IMG_3676\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c3.staticflickr.com\/6\/5646\/30344309250_88afdc6846_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"IMG_3676\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We didn&#8217;t get any good interior shots, but this was the best shot of the Model 3 interior&#8230;  Security was starting to cordon off and was kicking us out.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30607821696\/in\/datetaken\/\" title=\"IMG_20161028_181009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/6\/5802\/30607821696_2bb18b3d93_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_181009\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>It may be bigger than what I expected, but I still like the Model 3.<\/p>\n<p>A multi-Tesla neighborhood&#8230;  Sounds like a nice, clean environment.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30344307580\/in\/album-72157674458190771\/\" title=\"IMG_3686\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5326\/30344307580_8d43463d16_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"IMG_3686\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There was also a nice, blue Roadster there.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30607819226\/in\/datetaken\/\" title=\"IMG_20161028_192441\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c3.staticflickr.com\/6\/5758\/30607819226_f3e4d8f641_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_192441\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8245538@N06\/30607819476\/in\/datetaken\/\" title=\"IMG_20161028_192450\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5.staticflickr.com\/6\/5775\/30607819476_8161a0d12a_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"IMG_20161028_192450\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There were a few Xs there, but just didn&#8217;t take pictures. There&#8217;s just so many of them around now.  \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p>It was a fun event.  The food and drink was the best service of the ones that I&#8217;ve been to.  The valet had a wait, but I think that it was better than previous events that I used valet in.  Take that last sentiment with a &#8220;grain of salt&#8221; since I used the bus at the Gigafactory Party, and I found that to be the most relaxing way in and out of a Tesla Party.  The party may have been free to attend, but I walked away with a very expensive deposit for some batteries for the house.  We&#8217;ll have to see how long before we get these installed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday, October 28, 2016, approximately a year and a half since the original Tesla Energy launch EVent on April 30, 2015, Tesla improved upon the PowerWall and PowerPack, Tesla revisited Tesla Energy with the launch of the Tesla\/Solar City product launch for the Solar Shingles. 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