1 21 85 per square foot is the price of a solar roof derived using similar methodology roof size and energy costs described in consumer reports research this price does not reflect any solar incentives.
Tesla roof tiles in australia.
Tesla s active solar shingles cost 2 85 per watt while the inactive shingles cost 5 60 per square foot.
Textured glass tile roof.
We crunch the numbers to find out.
Tesla has announced australian pre orders for its solar roof with installations starting in 2018.
The sun provides more than enough energy in just one hour to supply our planet s energy needs for an entire year.
The idea is fantastic replace your house roof with solar tiles that look good generate power and are even more durable than existing options.
Your home can capture this free abundant energy source through rooftop solar tiles turning sunlight into electricity for immediate use or storage in a powerwall battery.
Tesla s solar roof consists of two types of shingles.
Tesla s v3 solar roof tiles also come with a 25 year warranty and measure 15x45 inches.
The price was calculated for a roof where 35 percent of the tiles are solar solar tiles cost more per square foot than non solar tiles in order to generate 53 500 worth of electricity.
However with their launch of the new solar roof v3 in 2019 there is now only one glass shingle style option which is most similar to the textured glass tile roof.
Tesla s solar roof integrates active solar shingle tiles that can produce solar energy with inactive shingles to create a roof that produces solar energy without any actual solar panels.
Once you have purchased your powerwall a tesla specialist will help prepare your home for installation.
Your home can capture this free abundant energy source through rooftop solar tiles turning sunlight into electricity for immediate use or storage in a powerwall battery.
If tesla does not install in your area we have partnered with certified installers who are trained to install powerwall and adhere to strict quality permitting and inspection requirements.
With a 25 year warranty solar roof lasts longer than an average roof and protects your home for decades to come.
Australians don t get access but tesla has suggested that home owners can expect to pay about us21 85 29 30 per square foot for the solar roof fully installed.
Tesla solar tiles in may 2017 us car and solar panel manufacturer tesla announced it was taking deposits of 1310 in australia for its range of solar roof tiles with smooth or textured glass versions and slate and tuscan styles.
But in the real world is it worth the price.