![]() ![]() You can even customize the calculations by entering the average amount of your monthly electric bill so the calculator can take your power usage into consideration.Īs for that federal tax credit for residential solar installations, the clock is ticking: The tax credit is being phased out, dropping to 26 percent in 2020, 22 percent in 2021, and zero after that. To determine what percentage of your roof tiles needs to be solar, the calculator considers the size of your roof and the average amount of sunlight your neighborhood gets. The chart then factors in the current 30 percent Solar Investment Tax Credit to end up with the “Net earned over 30 years.” A chart deducts the estimated cost of your Solar Roof, including materials and installation, and the Powerwall battery, which stores electricity generated by the roof during the day (so you’ll have power when the sun’s not shining). But there’s a handy calculator on the Tesla site where you can enter your address to find out how many dollars worth of energy your Solar Roof will generate over 30 years (it estimates the average price of energy in your area and adjusts for inflation). Will I save money with Tesla’s Solar Roof?Ī lot of variables are involved. Tesla’s warranty covers them for the lifetime of your house-or infinity, “whichever comes first.” The tiles get the highest possible ratings for hail, wind, and fire according to Tesla, they’re “three times stronger than standard roofing tiles.” Above: The “Tuscan” style of Tesla roof tiles will be available next year. The tiles may be made of glass, but they couldn’t be much tougher. How long will it take to install a Tesla Solar Roof?Īccording to the company, five to seven days-about the same as installing a traditional roof. Above: The “Smooth” style of solar roof tiles from Tesla is available now. Tesla is currently taking $1,000 deposits for the first two styles delivery, which started on June 1, is rolling out from California across the country. Two more styles will hit the market in 2018: “Tuscan” (a terra cotta look) and “Slate.” The solar panel tiles are mixed with non-solar tiles on the roof while the solar ones cost more than non-solar, the two are indistinguishable from each other after they’re installed. Two styles are available as of June 2017: “Textured” (black tiles that resemble asphalt shingles) and “Smooth” (gray tiles for a streamlined look). Tempered glass tiles replace traditional roofing materials. ![]() No more boxy black panels! Tesla’s Solar Roof looks just any other roof, with no hardware to be seen. How does the Tesla Solar Roof Work? Above: The “Slate” style of solar roof tiles from Tesla. Is that money a homeowner will make back over time? Read on for everything you need to know about Tesla’s Solar Roof: “The key is to make solar look good,” Musk said.īut beauty comes at a price, and it’s a high one in this case. Tesla estimates that replacing an average 3,000-square-foot roof with a Solar Roof could cost $65,550. That could change soon. In October 2016, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, announced his company’s plan to acquire SolarCity, a solar panel company, and to start manufacturing and selling solar roof tiles that would be much more attractive than the traditional solar panels. Though renewable energy is surely good for the planet, solar panels aren’t known for their curb appeal. Many homeowners intrigued by the idea of using their roof to generate power are turned off by the look of the ugly black solar panels they’d need to install. Icon - Check Mark A check mark for checkbox buttons. Icon - Twitter Twitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Pinterest Pinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - Instagram Instagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Facebook Facebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Email Used to indicate an emai action. Icon - Search Used to indicate a search action. Icon - Zoom In Used to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - Zoom Out Used to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Location Pin Used to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Dropdown Arrow Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Close Used to indicate a close action. Icon - Down Chevron Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Message The icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - External Link An icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - Arrow Right An icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. ![]() Tesla Solar Roof: Is It Worth It? - Gardenista Icon - Arrow Left An icon we use to indicate a rightwards action. ![]()
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