Lunar Energy

by chasenjohnsonon 6/21/2023, 3:22 PMwith 14 comments

by thekiptxton 6/21/2023, 6:34 PM

Clicked on the link expecting it to be a discussion about energy systems on lunar expeditions, or challenges, something like that.

Instead I found it to be a product for "endless energy"? Scrolled to see "your time machine has arrived." Scrolled further to discover the team has "talented people", then that I could design my system today. Clicked "Explore system" and found the explanation for what this product is and the option to reserve: it's a "clean energy break"!

Seriously, why does a company page for a _battery_ take scrolling through pithy Apple-style marketing language and multiple clicks to discover that we're talking about a _battery_?

by BugsJustFindMeon 6/21/2023, 6:14 PM

I really like how finding out what the hell this is takes multiple clicks and a bunch of scrolling through screen-filling blank space. That's my favorite feature of any website.

by sMarsIntruderon 6/21/2023, 9:29 PM

Let’s recap: - not something related to the Moon - a battery that’s only available in US - no pricing and details at all but a form for email nurturing

by sam_goodyon 6/22/2023, 9:56 AM

I assume this is like Tesla PowerWall which is sold by SolarCity together with their panels?

Can knowledgeable HNers tell me, as I am actually in the market now for such a system and Tesla doesn't ship to my corner of Europe, what sort of battery should I be looking for (Litium, deep cell, etc.)? What software and hardware do I need? Is there some sort of solar panel I should be looking for? Are there any companies that sell a good unit that the local electrician could install?

by beAbUon 6/21/2023, 6:51 PM

So this is a battery?

by 10u152on 6/22/2023, 1:31 AM

Genius move making the battery enclosure for very temperature sensitive items dark blue/black. Genius.

by zamalekon 6/21/2023, 11:33 PM

What are the odds that this would be yet another device that you don't own/control?