Tuscan glass tile slate glass tile textured glass tile smooth glass tile with these four different designs tesla can make inroads into both the solar industry and roofing industry and offer competitive advantages in both.
Solar panel roofing tiles.
A solar shingle is meant to provide homeowners with an affordable aesthetically pleasing solar energy panel that doubles as a weatherproof protective roof shingle.
Similarly sized metal panels are used along the roof perimeter or where solar cells can t perform.
When solar shingles and solar tiles are sized to look like traditional roofing products the result can be a more uniformly designed solarized roof.
All tiles are made of the same durable glass.
The four roofing types unveiled at the solar roof launch left to right.
Solar shingles are functionally similar to solar panels with the primary goal of converting sunlight into electricity.
Photovoltaic cells converting sunlight into electricity but they re made to look just like traditional roof tiles.
When we add that to our initial 26 030 gross cost of a solar panel installation from scenario 1 a new asphalt shingle roof and solar panels will cost 34 080 altogether.
The apollo ii and the apollo tile ii system.
Solar roof replaces your existing roof and brings it to life with beautiful solar tiles that can power your home for decades with the energy you produce.
The apollo tile ii system is designed to match with concrete tile roofs while the apollo ii system will integrate well with an asphalt shingle roof.
Solar roof tiles are great for the environment your home and your utility bills.
Reduce co2 footprint leverage a clean and natural source of energy that reduces your family s carbon footprint.
According to the manufacturer the solar efficiency of the tiles is on par with traditional solar panels and the monocrystalline cells in the tiles are made by suntech a well known solar pv manufacturer.
Tesla s solar roof costs an extra 16 870 for our california homeowner equivalent to a 33 percent price premium for tesla s attractive glass tiles.
Luma solar designs custom solar roofs using 54 in.
Power out remains the same for both these options at 60 watts from 14 solar cells.
Reduce energy bills solar shingles reduce annual energy costs often by 40 to 60 percent.
That s right solar tiles work just like solar panels i e.
You can choose between two solar panel shingles from certainteed.
Solar roof integrates with the powerwall home battery allowing you to use solar energy whenever you choose and providing uninterrupted electricity during grid outages.
Our solar roof tiles come in a variety of designs to enhance your home s architectural style.
Solar tiles also known as solar shingles or solar slates are for people who want a solar powered home without anybody noticing.