# Solar Energy-Storing Batteries The Tesla Powerwall 2 Can Power a Two-Bedroom Home for a Whole Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-powerwall-2 References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/tesla-powerwall-2/) & [tesla](https://www.tesla.com/powerwall) The original Powerwall from [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-2) was a game changer when it came to the storage of energy captured from the sun, and the Tesla Powerwall 2 aims to up the ante. Capable of holding twice the power of the original Powerwall, the Powerwall 2 can power a two-bedroom household for an entire day on a single charge. The Powerwall 2 features a built-in inverter, is compact in design and [stackable to enable multiple units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-power-solution) to be utilized to help power homes or businesses of varying sizes. The unit requires no maintenance and can be mounted inside or out to suit the needs of users seamlessly. As the need for effective ways to help [store solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-energy-storage-solution) increases, the Tesla Powerwall 2 offers an excellent solution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increased Energy Storage Capacity:** The Tesla Powerwall 2 demonstrates the trend of increasing energy storage capacity for solar energy. - **Compact and Stackable Design:** The compact and stackable design of the Powerwall 2 reflects the trend towards space-saving energy storage solutions. - **Maintenance-free Energy Storage:** The Powerwall 2's maintenance-free operation highlights the trend of hassle-free energy storage systems. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy sector can leverage the increased energy storage capacity of the Powerwall 2 to enhance grid reliability. - **Home Energy Solutions:** The compact and stackable design of the Powerwall 2 presents opportunities for the home energy solutions industry to create space-efficient energy storage systems. - **Green Building:** The maintenance-free operation of the Powerwall 2 aligns with the green building industry's focus on sustainable and low-maintenance solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home Energy Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-storage-system.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md) - [Scaleable Home Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-power-system.md) - [Modular Energy Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohler-power-reserve.md) - [Modular Solar Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-home.md) - [Modular Home Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-battery-backup.md) - [Semi-Fixed Energy Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunshare-technology.md) - [Home Backup Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-e10.md) - [Balcony Energy Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balcony-energy-storage-unit.md)