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Issue Tesla Motors, which shook up the electric vehicle sector when it launched the Tesla Roadster in 2008, recently unveiled its lithium ion battery (the “Tesla Powerwall”) for residential and utility-scale customer usage, with a particular emphasis on storing solar power. Tesla is now marketing its battery through SolarCity Corp., which designs, finances and installs solar energy systems. Tesla has also announced it will begin producing larger batteries for businesses and utility companies, listing projects with Oncor and Southern California Edison as it markets to other utilities. Analysis Make no mistake about it, this is huge news. The opportunities for the (more…)…