Today the tesla solar roof is only available as a textured tile but three additional versions are expected including a spanish tile look slate tile look and a modern smooth tile.
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However tesla solar roof tiles are not available in as many markets as tesla s solar panels and lead times may be longer.
The tesla solar roof is a building integrated photovoltaic bipv product that takes the functionality of solar panels and integrates it into roof shingles.
Tesla does not suggest ordering an all solar roof.
Tesla s solar roof tiles which are designed to look just like normal roof tiles when installed on a house while doubling as solar panels to generate power are something of a work in progress.
The actual total cost of a tesla solar roof will depend on the size of your home and your monthly energy usage.
Tesla estimates that a 10kw solar roof will cost a total of 33 950 including incentives.
A home with tesla roof shingles installed would have both a protective and complete roof and the capacity to generate solar energy but without installing solar panels as well.
They are virtually indistinguishable from street level.
The company is still hiring and training roofers in many markets and it is.
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During the design phase our energy experts will determine the right number of solar tiles based on your energy needs.
Solar roof replaces your existing roof and brings it to life with beautiful solar tiles that can power your home for decades with the energy you produce.
The solar roof tiles cost 2 85 per watt and the inactive shingles cost 5 60 per square foot.
If tesla s solar roof is able to meet home power needs because customers are able to install the tiles on a larger proportion of the homeowner s roof then the importance of efficiency falls away compared to the effectiveness of the product.
This estimate was made based on a roof made of 35 percent solar tiles.
Tesla roof installations that we ve monitored are taking ten days to two weeks to complete.
Tesla recommends 21 85 per square foot based on 35 percent.