Tesla recommends 21 85 per square foot based on 35 percent.
Tesla solar roof timeline.
We decided to weigh the pros and cons of tesla s latest offering to see whether it lives up to the hype.
Tesla s active solar shingles cost 2 85 per watt while the inactive shingles cost 5 60 per square foot.
Ever since the product reveal nearly two years ago people regularly ask us whether the solar roof is a sensible way to go solar.
Solar roof tiles are more than three times stronger than standard roofing tiles and are engineered for all weather protection.
A tesla solar roof is comparable to the cost of getting your roof replaced and getting solar panels installed.
It s installing which is the hard part.
With a 25 year warranty solar roof lasts longer than an average roof and protects your home for decades to come.
Tesla has installed the biggest solar roof installation we have seen yet and it s massive.
We are here to support you with any questions during that time.
Tesla does not suggest ordering an all solar roof.
Derek hanson who lives in lavon texas paid 1 000 to reserve tesla s solar roof tiles known as the solar roof in september 2017.
He wasn t given an installation timeline but was told his odds.
Interestingly the solar installation is located in florida as tesla managed to hurricane proof the system.
Tesla wants to have at least 1 000 teams trained to install the solar roof and to reduce the installation time on each one to a week or less musk said.
To compare the cost of the solar roof to a traditional solar system check out our price comparison of tesla s solar roof vs.
Tesla s solar roof is finally making its way to consumer homes.
Once the system is installed you can download the tesla mobile app to monitor your system in real time anywhere.
The actual cost of an entire tesla solar roof varies depending on the size of your home and your energy usage.