Install Multiple Powerwall 3 Units

Figure 1. Multi-Powerwall 3 System with up to Four Powerwall 3 Units and up to Three Expansion Units
Leader to Follower Communication Ethernet (see Prepare Ethernet Wiring with RJ45 Connectors)
Internet Connection for Multiple Units Option 1: The Leader Powerwall 3 is connected to customer router over Wi-Fi
Option 2: Either the first or last Powerwall 3 (can be Leader or Follower) in the chain is connected to customer router via Ethernet
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Note
Only connect the router to a Powerwall 3 at either end of the chain; do not connect it in the middle of the chain (see Connecting Powerwall 3 Units via Ethernet for example diagrams).
Maximum Wire Length Between Units See Plan Cable Length Between Components
Overcurrent Protection Devices Each Powerwall 3 requires its own circuit breaker
Splitting PV Production Between Multiple Powerwall 3 Units Splitting PV production (strings) equally between the Powerwall 3 units is preferred but not required

Connecting Powerwall 3 Units via Ethernet

All Powerwall 3 units must be connected via Ethernet. The units can be connected in any order, so long as each unit is connected to at least one other unit.

Figure 2. Option 1: Leader Powerwall 3 Connected to Customer Router via Wi-Fi (Leader at Start of Chain)
Figure 3. Option 2: Leader Powerwall 3 Connected to Customer Router via Wi-Fi (Leader in Middle of Chain)
Figure 4. Option 3: Leader Powerwall 3 Connected to Customer Router via Ethernet
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Note
If connecting the system to the customer router via Ethernet, connect the router to either the first or last Powerwall 3 in the chain. Do NOT connect the router in the middle of the chain.

Commissioning Multi-Powerwall 3 Systems

For instructions to commission a multi-Powerwall 3 system, as well as for troubleshooting steps for common issues, see the Powerwall 3 Device Setup Guide.