Tesla Removes Solar Subscription Option

Tesla’s solar panel subscription service has been removed from its website. Telsa launched the service in 2019, enabling customers to pay a monthly fee to use the company’s solar panels to power their homes. Tesla offered three rental systems: 3.8 kW for $65 per month 7.6 kW for $130 per month 11.4 kW for $195 per month Offering a… Continue reading Tesla Removes Solar Subscription Option

Tesla to Bundle Solar, Battery Products

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

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

Tesla Launches Commercial Solar Subscriptions

Tesla’s solar sales model received another update last week when the company launched a subscription option for commercial applications. The company launched an online portal that offers price comparisons with or without incentives, as well as the benefits of choosing a rental option. Subscriptions start as low as 9.9 cents per kilowatt-hour for the 240 kW… Continue reading Tesla Launches Commercial Solar Subscriptions

Amazon Reports Fire From Tesla Solar, Walmart May Not Remove Installations

Tesla solar panels caught fire on the roof of an Amazon warehouse in Redlands, California, according to a report from Bloomberg. The news comes days after Walmart disclosed it has suffered similar fires from Tesla installations. The Amazon fire reportedly occurred June 2018 and involved a solar panel system that Tesla’s SolarCity division had installed.… Continue reading Amazon Reports Fire From Tesla Solar, Walmart May Not Remove Installations

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

iSun Oasis, the Smart Solar Canopy Your Tesla Deserves

EDITOR’S NOTE:  This is a sponsored post from Renewz, a provider of smart, solar canopies. I’m a Tesla owner and fan, ever since I visited the Fremont factory in May 2012 where I saw the very first battery packs being tested. At that time, I was there to help them with designs for their solar canopies. As… Continue reading iSun Oasis, the Smart Solar Canopy Your Tesla Deserves