Here’s what the PowerShare setup looks like, as shown in the attached photos.

Tesla PowerShare for the Cybertruck consists of two key components:

1. Gateway (or Powerwall)

2. Level II Charger

In the event of a power outage, after approximately 60 seconds, power flows back from the Cybertruck through the Level II Charger to the Gateway. This supplies the 240V rail (the silver bar as seen in the first photo, where the black breaker on the left is located).

The system supports a limited set of breakers for partial backup. The open spaces on the rail can accommodate additional breakers. Each breaker has a maximum capacity of 100 Amps, while the entire rail can handle approximately 200 Amps.

At our ranch, we integrate this system with our software by tying the main breaker box to the terminals at the bottom of the rail. In an outage, we quickly turn off high-wattage systems (like HVAC, water heaters, and refrigeration) to conserve power. Lower-priority devices, such as TVs, gaming consoles, and computers, are also high-wattage items and should be managed in moderation (specifically, turned off during extended outages).

Certain systems, like the well house and servers, have priority and are allowed to draw as much power as needed. We’re actively refining this setup with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to optimize load management. The goal is to eliminate disruptions from brownouts or surges when the grid reconnects (similar to how data centers delay grid reconnection for 15–30 minutes to ensure stability) and, eventually, to run entirely off-grid with our own renewable power system (including but not limited to biomass aside from the obvious use of solar and wind.)