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Brand-new Powerwall 3 failed during Hurricane Isaias, per user report
Unconfirmed: A user on a discussion forum reports that their Powerwall 3, installed less than six months ago alongside a solar array slightly above 11 kW paid in cash, failed during Hurricane Isaias. According to the post, the system was at 100% in storm mode when, about 20 minutes into the storm, it showed a flashing red light; the user believes it was an inverter fault. After a reset, it provided no power on Saturday. That night, once the sun set, it randomly turned on and powered the home, though the text cuts off at that point.…
- Powerwall 3 at 100% in storm mode failed with a red light after 20 minutes.
- Solar array slightly above 11 kW with PW3, installed less than 6 months ago.
🔎 Why it matters: There is no official confirmation. The post describes a Powerwall 3 entering a flashing red-light fault in storm mode, which the user suspects is an inverter fault; the text includes no diagnosis from the installer or Tesla.
📈 Upside: Not applicable.
📉 Risk: If the fault recurs, the home would lack storm backup, and the user says the installer skipped the promised walkthrough of features and the manual.
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