Elon Musk offers discounted solar panels and batteries after California blackouts

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Tesla is offering a discount on solar panels and batteries to people who are affected by wildfire power outages, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted today. More than 2 million people across California have been affected by power outages since October 25th as utility companies try to prevent their power lines from sparking new blazes. A fire just north of San Francisco has already consumed more than 66,000 acres and is only 5 percent under control.

If you’re directly affected by wildfire power outages, Tesla is reducing Solar+Powerwall prices by $1000 as of today— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2019

Musk offered $1,000 off to customers who are affected by the outages. His generosity is likely to benefit more affluent Californians’ who are…

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