![]() Interestingly, the new tile datasheet also mentions that Tesla can install the solar tiles over existing roofs. Using fewer solar tiles could simplify the installation process, since it will require fewer electrical connections between tiles. would cost 33,950 for the glass tile, or 34,550 for the. The company tries to optimize each roof by installing the tiles with solar cells where they would be more efficient.įrom the angle of the ground, the solar tiles and non-solar tiles look the same. A 2,000 square-foot roof producing 10 kilowatts solar power which is larger than a typical residential installation in the U.S. In a solar roof installations, Tesla installs tiles with solar power and some without. ![]() It will enable Tesla to fit more solar power with fewer solar tiles on a single roof. With more efficient solar cells, Tesla managed to maintain the same tile size with a 22% increase in max power output. The new tile features a higher max power output of 71.67 watts: Now the company is now producing quotes and starting installations with a new “SR72T1” solar tile. Tesla previously used its “SR60T1” tile, with a 58.5-watt capacity, in solar roof designs. Now we learn that Tesla is making a significant upgrade to its solar roof with a new, more powerful, solar tile.Įlectrek has obtained a datasheet for the new solar tile that Tesla has started to include in solar roofs designed for customers. Tesla has had issues testing for longevity, with prices fluctuating widely as the company realized the difficulties of create a streamlined product for such different things as roofs.Īs we previously reported, Tesla significantly increased the price of the solar roof tiles earlier this year, after introducing a new “roof complexity factor.”īut the company claimed that the demand for the solar roof was still strong after this price increase, and that installations are accelerating. However, it has been hard to bring it to market. It undeniably has significant advantages over regular solar panels, with the ability to penetrate markets like new houses and homes that need a roof replacement relatively soon. The product has been widely recognized for its beautiful design. Tesla has had ups and downs when it comes to the solar roof. It comes as Tesla is trying to make its solar products mainstream. To learn more about our certifications and what they could mean for your future home, visit the Leed Green page on our website.Tesla is launching a new solar roof tile with greater efficiency and higher power capacity. Being a part of the US Green Building Councils LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), as well as Energy Star Partner puts us ahead of local competitors. To simply say that Matt Powers Custom Homes & Renovations constructs energy-efficient new homes in Houston is an understatement. Matt Powers Custom Homes strives to be on the cutting edge of energy efficiency, and we are always looking for ways to implement innovative designs such as Tesla’s roof shingles into our homes. We pride ourselves in offering our customers ways to be energy efficient while reducing their future utility bills. Rounding out the success of the product, making it both functional and visually appealing. Each of these styles is beautiful, and effortlessly hide the solar powers underneath to ensure an uncompromised appearance.Īs for longevity, Tesla demonstrates that using their glass shingles makes roofs last a lot longer than more traditional roof material such as terracotta, clay or traditional slate, proved by a weight-drop test. It is noted that the French slate tiles are made through the process of hydrographic coloring that uses water to apply the design, resulting in one-of-a-kind tiles that make each roof appear completely different from the next. The textured and smooth glass options are great for a clean modern look, while the French slate and Tuscan options bring more of an individual style. Tesla offers four different styles of shingles, including Textured Glass Tile, French Slate, Smooth Glass Tile, and Tuscan Glass. ![]() Elon Musk stated that making sure the roof shingles were more aesthetic than normal roofs was the most important they wanted to make a product people would want on more than one factor, or in other words, they wanted the roofs to be “beautiful, affordable, and integrated.” One of the main ways that Tesla is catching the attention of the public eye is by making their products attractive. ![]() In pursuit of this goal, they announced their solar-powered roof shingles, which are said to “look better than normal roofs, as well as last longer, generate electricity, and offer better insulation all while costing less than having a traditional roof with the added cost of electricity.” ![]() The company’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Tesla, one of the most innovative companies in the world today, is consistently making being energy-efficient more available and affordable than ever. Saving money month to month in your home starts with energy efficiency. ![]()
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