Tesla’s energy products will soon only be sold as a package. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter that the company’s solar products will only be available in combination with the company’s Powerwall battery. “Solar power will feed exclusively to Powerwall,” Musk tweeted. “Powerwall will interface only between utility meter & house main breaker panel,… Continue reading Tesla to Bundle Solar, Battery Products
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Tesla Surprises Customers with Increased Solar Roof Price
The price for Tesla’s solar roof has unexpectedly raised on existing orders. TMC member nicholb posted that his installation cost jumped by about $20,000. And, TMC member Shinta saw his cost increase by $30,000. “I’ve had a solar roof reservation since March 2020 (in MN),” nicholb wrote. “My purchase agreement was signed in April 2020. Today I got… Continue reading Tesla Surprises Customers with Increased Solar Roof Price
Time for Tesla to Show Some Proof for the Roof
Tesla’s solar business got some shine last week when the company reported an increase in deployments and the launch of a new version of its solar roof. “So all in all, the roadmap for energy products from solar, Solar Roof, Powerwall to Megapack is super exciting, and I expect Tesla Energy to become a larger… Continue reading Time for Tesla to Show Some Proof for the Roof
Walmart Sues Tesla After Seven Solar Rooftop Fires
Walmart is suing Tesla after solar panels at seven stores allegedly caught fire, according to a court filing. Walmart also claims Tesla “routinely deployed individuals to inspect the solar systems who lacked basic solar training and knowledge.” “Tesla’s personnel did not know, for example, how to conduct inspections or how to use simple tools, such… Continue reading Walmart Sues Tesla After Seven Solar Rooftop Fires
Tesla Launches Solar System Rental as Low as $50 a Month
Tesla has launched a rental service for its solar panel business that will enable consumers to install a solar system for as little as $50 per month. There is no long-term contract or upfront installation cost. Offering a flat rate will take away the financial risk of installing an expensive solar system and hopefully return… Continue reading Tesla Launches Solar System Rental as Low as $50 a Month
Report: Low Demand From Tesla Sends Panasonic Solar Cells Overseas
A report from Reuters says most of the solar cells made by Panasonic at Tesla’s Buffalo, New York manufacturing plant are being sent to the Philippines to supply an eco-homebuilder. Reuters reported on May 15 that Panasonic planned to ship most cells from the plant overseas because of low demand from Tesla and a trade… Continue reading Report: Low Demand From Tesla Sends Panasonic Solar Cells Overseas
Tesla Begins Solar Roof Ramp Up At Gigafactory 2
More than 800 workers are now full-time employees at the Buffalo Gigafactory 2 location Led by Ryan Nungesser – the top level on-site employee – the Buffalo located Gigafactory 2 is ramping up production to fulfill all the Tesla Solar Roof orders after months of delays and several production issues. What Tesla envisioned as a… Continue reading Tesla Begins Solar Roof Ramp Up At Gigafactory 2