Tesla Powerwall battery storage solutions are an innovative way to consume solar power all day and night. Under normal circumstances, your solar panel system will not generate power in the evening when there is no sun. This means that when the sun goes down, you will need to pull energy from the electrical grid. This can be an undesirable cost-additive, especially when factoring in time-of-use rates. Powerwall offers a unique and helpful solution to this issue. With Tesla Powerwall, you can have a stored backup of energy for the evening or in case of power outages. Powerwall means you can live virtually grid-independent, as you won’t need to pull energy from the grid unless your energy consumption outstrips your energy generation. Powerwall also comes with an easy to use app and three operating modes with differing functions to maximize energy efficiency. Users can choose operating modes based on their unique energy consumption needs. The three operating modes are Self-Powered, Time-Based Control, and Backup-Only. Self-Powered mode is used to increase and further grid independence as it will work to use solar energy before pulling from the grid. Self-Powered mode contributes to the environmental benefits of solar usage since it will prioritize clean and renewable energy over energy derived from fossil fuels. This will lessen the stress on the grid and the need to use harmful pollutants. Self-Powered mode will also drastically reduce your electric bill as it works to keep you away from the grid. Time-Based Control mode works to offset energy during peak time-of-use rates when utility prices are at their highest. Time-of-use rates are utility fees that increase during peak usage hours, like in the evening as the sun goes down. Time-Based Control stores energy and deploys it during these peak usage times to prevent you from pulling energy from the grid and paying higher rates. You can also actively discharge energy during these peak hours, adding stored energy to the grid and increasing your net metering credits. Backup-Only mode is another format in the Powerwall system. In this mode, you store 100% of your energy for later use. Should you use your stored energy, Powerwall will recharge the following day when the sun reappears. Backup-Only mode works best for people who want to ensure their appliances never stop functioning, even in a blackout.