Recent content by albertm3

What was your annual usage? For 16.32kW system, what was the annual production estimate? What is your 14.28kW annual production estimate now? Just to get an idea what works. Tesla told me, each EV can add 3kW production quota.

I totally agree. You should get 8kW system if given your annual usage is 12kWh. Most of the utility would limit the system to 110-120%. I talked to Tesla about this. They told me, their interconnect department have communicate this before to the utility company. (I didn't ask further what that...

I heard SolarRoof inspection is much more involve. They need to inspects all the vent, exhaust on your roof. If you have skylight, they need to check it as well. Also, they need to look at the gutter, and roof structure backing. (Some roof doesn't have plywood). It's like re-roofing. Honestly...

Also, I would recommend you to go with 150-175% of your usage. My math is 25% for peak and non-peak difference. 25-50% for EV or future usage. It's more costly to add later. Even Tesla will not add panel to the existing system, they will only put in a separate system. It means even you have more...

Tesla doesn't give you an advise on the sizing of your system, or what is the best placement of the panel. They're a fast-food chain store for solar. They assume everyone placed the order want a solar. Their job is putting solar onto your roof, and passed inspection. The only reason why they...

As others have said, the peak-rate and off-peak has price different. In general, 20-25% price different in my area in Norcal. You're solar produce most of the power during off-peak. Therefore you need to produce 20-25% in off-peak to offset the peak-rate usage. I would recommend at least getting...

You're doing the right thing. The highest priority in Tesla is time to market, they don't mind fixing a release product later after the sale. Therefore, they would design something which can do over the air update. But being their initial customer on a brand new product, the customer will pay a...

As far as I know, only solaredge offers per panel production monitoring, Delta doesn't have that. For the optimizer cost, it's very interesting with Tesla. They won't charge you more for having optimizer. I assume they just eat the extra hardware cost. If your panel has no shading at all...

Looks like the price is exactly the same. Size of a system in W / 340 (per panel) = number of panels Each panel is $683.33 That's exactly same as before. Don't put the federal tax credit in the calculation. Do that after.

Hi Georgeloak, I'm 100% sure, you don't have a powerblaster in your panel. I have the exact panel, the left compartment is for meter, and utility supply line. You can't install powerblaster on the left side. On the right side, you have 100A, 60A, and 40A. Looks like 60A, and 40A is your solar...

Looks like you're not very familiar with solar. The location of the inverter is mainly base on where your main panel is. It doesn't matter whether your inverter has 8 hours of sunlight or 0 hours. It won't affect anything. The important part of sharing is where your solar panels are located...

I don't think you can buy this online. It looks like a special version for Tesla. Because Neurio get sold to Generac, and my guess is Generac don't want to create a device for Tesla. end of life then. Even you can get hold of one, it's a very difficult job in some case, If you have 4 wires...

I had the same problem. I got PTO last Friday, and only getting solar production graph. Call this morning, told them the power blaster S/N number, and the 16 digitals MAC number. The reps was able to update my account with the power blaster information which I provided. Within 10 mins, my apps...

Also, for those of you considering PV and if your roof won't last more than 20-25 years or more. You should take care your roof first, because the cost of taking the panel out, and reinstalling can take couple thousands. Also Tesla might not warranty the installation if it took out by a someone...

My experience has been great. Like @BrettS have said, Tesla want reduce the overhead cost, and translate to lower cost to customer. $1.49/W. Each of their advisor handles 500+ active customers. So they won't actively call and walk you through everything. They relay on their website to...