And so today we have the tesla solar panel roof tiles.
Tesla solar panels on tile roof.
The tesla solar shingles currently cost 18 35 per square foot.
Solar roof includes two types of glass tiles a solar tile and a non solar tile.
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.
Tesla s active solar shingles cost 2 85 per watt while the inactive shingles cost 5 60 per square foot.
At a cost of 18 35 the total cost of putting a 10 kw tesla solar roof on a 2 500 square foot home is about 46 000 and that includes the cost of installation.
During the design phase our energy experts will determine the right number of solar tiles based on your energy needs.
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.
The tesla solar tiles are also exceptionally durable made with a tempered glass that s going to be more long lasting than standard roofing tiles.
Solar roof tiles are more than three times stronger than standard roofing tiles and are engineered for all weather protection.
Version 3 of the tesla solar roof integrates a number of meaningful improvements to the now larger tiles that promise to improve the cost of the roof while delivering a much faster installation time.
Clearly integrating solar tiles into the roof system itself is going to be more pleasing to the eye than traditional solar panels.
How much do the solar shingles cost to install.
The design of the tiles patented recently mean the two appear the same to the untrained eye to create a single roof.
Tesla recommends 21 85 per square foot based on 35 percent solar tiles.