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.
Tesla solar power roof tiles.
With an integrated powerwall battery energy collected during the day is stored and made available any time effectively turning your home into a personal utility.
Tesla started accepting deposits to reserve solar roof tiles in may 2017.
Tesla recommends 21 85 per square foot based on 35 percent.
Tesla does not suggest ordering an all solar roof.
Tesla estimates that a 10kw solar roof will cost a total of 33 950 including incentives.
Solar roof tiles are more than three times stronger than standard roofing tiles and are engineered for all weather protection.
Solar tiles cost 42 per square foot while non solar costs 11 per square foot.
The actual total cost of a tesla solar roof will depend on the size of your home and your monthly energy usage.
With a 25 year warranty solar roof lasts longer than an average roof and protects your home for decades to come.
In january 2018 the company announced that they are ramping up production of the solar shingle product at their buffalo gigafactory.