Electrek

AUGUST 8, 2023

A solar roof is a feature that Tesla said would be available on the Cybertruck, but with the electric pickup truck being closer to production, it’s not clear if it is still in the cards. more… The post Will Tesla Cybertruck have a solar roof? appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Tesla has confirmed that its energy division has completed more than 500,000 solar panel and Solar Roof installations, which was equal to about 4 GW of clean energy. The update bodes well for Tesla’s solar installations, as it suggests that Tesla Energy is growing, albeit at a deliberate pace.

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Teslarati

JULY 12, 2023

Tesla has reached an agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought forth by Solar Roof customers who were faced with higher prices for installations in 2021. This made the Solar Roof a preferable, albeit more expensive, alternative to traditional solar panels.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwall owners are showing how their energy products faired in Hurricane Ian after it hit Florida. The post Watch how Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwalls survived in a hurricane appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

AUGUST 25, 2023

Dhp Technology makes folding solar roofs, and now they’re going to be built over 45 rest stops, where they’ll power EV charging stations. more… The post These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But if recent photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are any indication, it appears that Tesla’s Energy products like the Solar Roof and Powerwall are built with the exact same specifications. TeslaSolar roof stood up to #HurricaneIan with 155mph winds and a 10’ storm surge!

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Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside. This Tesla Model Y Performance owner created a folding solar array capable of charging 20-60mi per day via a 2000W-4000W system.

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Electrek

MARCH 30, 2023

A new report states that Tesla Solar Roof deployment is way behind the company’s stated goal, but installations are still increasing year-over-year. more… The post Tesla Solar Roof is falling behind, but installations are increasing appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

AUGUST 3, 2022

Tesla has come up with a new version of its Solar Roof, version 3.5, The post Tesla is testing new version of Solar Roof (v3.5) and it is now testing it in employee’s homes ahead of a wider launch. in employee’s homes appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2022

Tesla recently announced that it had launched a 20-year Solar Roof loan option that allows customers to have lower monthly payments. The update enables Tesla to offer its flagship residential solar product at a price point that’s more affordable than before. Solar Roof deployments more than doubled year-over-year as well.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Tesla has decided to expand the market for solar roof tile installations to anywhere in the US. The move comes as Tesla aims to greatly accelerate solar roof installations. more… The post Tesla expands solar roof installations to anywhere in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 10, 2021

The Tesla Solar Roof may not inspire as much coverage as the company’s electric cars like the Model 3 and Model Y, but the integrated solar shingles are still a unique flagship product. kW Solar Roof installed on his home last year. Tesla enthusiast and Los Angeles resident Austin Flack had a 9.09

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Tesla has changed requirements for new solar roof projects – they now all require at least one Powerwall per project. The post Tesla now requires Powerwall for every solar roof project appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2021

It appears that Tesla is hard at work testing what could very well be the next variants of its flagship residential solar product, the Solar Roof. But amidst these activities, one thing that genuinely drew attention was the test houses that Tesla used for its Solar Roof tiles. Credit: Tesla).

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2022

The “world’s first” nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle, is being launched today by GAF Energy , the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Tesla is launching a new solar roof tile with greater efficiency and higher power capacity. It comes as Tesla is trying to make its solar products mainstream. more… The post Tesla launches new solar roof tiles with more power, higher efficiency appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Tesla has now officially ended its referral program for its vehicles and everything else except its solar roof. We expect a new version of the program to launch in the near future. more… The post Tesla ends its referral program for everything except solar roof appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

A Tesla Model Y owner decided to build his own solar roof that can add over 20 miles of range to the electric SUV per day. Tesla, like many other automakers, had previously explored adding solar to electric vehicles, but it has never pulled the trigger on the feature. It led to a surprise announcement.

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Electrek

JANUARY 20, 2022

Tesla has launched a new financing option for its Solar Roof with lower monthly payments as the company tries to make the product more affordable. more… The post Tesla launches new financing option for Solar Roof with lower monthly payments appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Research from Genesis has shown that by harnessing the power of the sun, the Electrified G80’s state-of-the-art solar roof can add up to an additional 1,150 km / 715 miles of range a year.

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Electrek

MARCH 11, 2023

This insane Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwall installation is earning the homeowner $350 per month as part of a virtual power plant. more… The post This insane Tesla Solar Roof earns the owner $350 per month appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2022

Back in May 2021, homeowners Matthew Amans and Babak Malek filed a Tesla Solar Roof lawsuit over what they argued was a “bait and switch” strategy from the electric vehicle maker. Both homeowners had ordered Solar Roofs for their homes but were eventually hit by the company’s price increases in April 2021.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In communications shared to the court, Tesla has agreed to finally honor the solar roof prices given to customers who had signed contracts. more… The post Tesla agrees to finally honor solar roof prices on signed contracts appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JUNE 12, 2023

You can watch the steepest Tesla Solar Roof being built in this new project that showcases the versatility of the solar tiles. more… The post Watch the steepest Tesla Solar Roof being built appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 6, 2022

The “world’s first” nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle, was launched on January 3 by GAF Energy , the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America.

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Electrek

JULY 20, 2022

Tesla has paused scheduling new solar roof installations in most markets in the US. It’s not clear what’s happening, but the deployment of the solar product is at a crawl and way behind Elon Musk’s goal. The post Tesla stops scheduling solar roof installations in most markets appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

AUGUST 3, 2021

Mikie Sherill (D-NJ) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) today introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives that amends the solar investment tax credit (ITC) to include integrated solar roofs. It would allow for expensing roof repairs and replacement necessary for solar installation.

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Electrek

JULY 13, 2021

A Tesla Solar Roof owner shared his experience with the solar tiles and how they fared against baseball-size hail in an important hailstorm that made significant damages throughout Texas earlier this year.

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Electrek

MAY 28, 2022

Tesla has updated its referral program reward for solar roof installations to reduce it from $500 to $300 per referred installation. The post Tesla quietly slashes referral program reward for solar roof appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 14, 2023

In an agrivoltaic study, UCLA engineers put a semi-transparent solar roof on a greenhouse, and some unexpected things happened with both the roof and the plants. more… The post Scientists put a semi-transparent solar roof on a greenhouse, and unexpected things happened appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 6, 2023

Custom German auto tuner ABT revealed today it has developed solar modules to fit on the roof of the ID. Buzz gains solar roof panels for camping and added range from ABT appeared first on Electrek. Buzz has just gotten even more adventure-friendly. more… The post Volkswagen ID.

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Electrek

JULY 25, 2023

Tesla has officially settled a class-action lawsuit over a steep price hike on its solar roof that even affected signed contracts. more… The post Tesla settles class action over solar roof pricing debacle appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Just a few months after its market launch, […] The post ABT e-Line develops solar modules for the roof of the ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s first fully electric bus, the Group has succeeded in transferring this feeling into the age of electric mobility. Buzz appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 17, 2022

The post Check out this ultimate Tesla house with solar roof, Powerwalls, and more appeared first on Electrek. Today, we are featuring one of, if not the most insane, Tesla house projects. It features virtually all of Tesla’s home energy products.

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Electrek

MARCH 31, 2022

Tesla has paused solar roof installations due to issues with getting its solar roof tiles. Now some clients will be left without a roof for months. The post Tesla pauses solar roof installations due to supply issues; some clients will be left without a roof for months appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 27, 2020

And how well does the solar roof in the Hyundai Sonata work in boosting miles? The Solar Roof System in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will keep. Tesla is already making some smart refinements to the battery pack in the Model Y. Wireless charging gets a step closer to something viable for commercial trucks.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

Tesla corrected a study that stated it only installed 3,000 Solar Roof + Powerwall systems in the United States. Wood Mackenzie, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, published an analysis that estimated Tesla installed 3,000 Solar Roofs in the United States with a total capacity of 30 MW.

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