Search results

This is what I got. Since the 4 planes have 3, 4, 6, and 7 panels, I have confidence I know which panels are on which plane for sure. But, if you ask me if the serial number for 20 really maps to panel 20 on the map, I would tell you I've not sure if the crew is that detail oriented. I'm not...

Tesla team came by today and installed the panels (I didn't purchas Here's my update. Tesla team came by today and installed the panels (I didn't purchase any powerwall). There were a few hiccups. One is the site surveyor's solar layout plan didn't make it onto the install team's plan...

Yeah, I'm rolling the dice a bit. Tesla sent site surveyor who said my underlayment looks good. I think he said it'll be good for another 5-10 years. So I decided I'll take the chance that it'll last another 10 years. I didn't want to replace the underlayment yet if it still has that much...

Yup, same problem. No documents on the website. Even though Tesla emailed me telling me there's a new document for me to sign, but there's no document to sign, and no document in the completed section either.

That's interesting. I may give that a try after owning the solar for a year.

Yes I agree. My request to move some panel from East to West was met with a response of: we can't fit more in the west, which I don't believe because I've had prior installers who actually went on the roof and said they could fit more than what Tesla could. Even accounting for Tesla's larger...

Hi all, I'm hoping to get some opinions on the placement of panels on my install. I need a total of 19 to 20 panels and I'm not having Powerwall installed. Here's what Tesla proposes: And here's what I'd like to see: I prefer to have as many west facing panels as possible, because I'm on...

Hi SoCalDave, So I emailed my advisor about getting a walk through, and he essentially said no. "If we do not require a visit ahead of tiem we do not schedule them with high res pics and area mapping we can determine where we are placing panels and the offset's required to place them. This...

Hm... now Tesla is asking me to schedule an install date, first available date is 9/25. I ordered the panel on 9/15. That is a lot faster than I expected. I haven't even signed all the documents yet, like the HOA document. I'm wait for my HOA to approve the plan, and in the mean time ask for...

The Q cell panels degrade at 0.54% per year, whereas a Panasonic panel I was looking at degrades 0.26% per year. So after 20 years, there will be a 5.6% difference in a Qcell panel system vs a Panasonic panel system. I have a 6.8kW system. So a 5.6% difference over 20 years is a power output...

At $2/Watt, Tesla's cost just couldn't be beat though. All other installers quote at least $3/Watt. (both before tax incentives). With Tesla, it's about $1.5/Watt after tax incentive, and even then I calculated it'll still take me 7-8 years to recoup the cost of the initial investment on the...

Based on what I've read for folks in SoCal, I'm hoping that I can change the panel layout later. Sounds some have changed it on the day of install and then they submit for a plan change then. I'll probably do what SoCalDave suggested and ask for a project lead site walk through before the...

I'm not sure why I got a text saying "We've received your permits" when on the Tesla website it still says we're reviewing your documents.

Hi mnsweeps, Yeah I haven't signed the HOA letter from Tesla yet until I get an approval from my HOA. I too live in the SCV, and I've been reading about your install experience. Did you have any luck changing the layout AFTER you signed the initial customer layout document? I emailed my...

Hi Kennyb03, Within hours of my submitting the initial info they requested, the made a Customer Layout. It's pretty fast, and it's also a really poor layout with half of the panels facing north. I initially asked for a 4kW system, and on the same day I asked to increase the size of system to...

Hi GHTech, I asked them to change to a 6.8 kW system, and they did. Supposedly this produced 9600kWh per year. Last year I used only 7600kWh. However, I just installed a heat pump to replace my old AC with gas furnace. I only replaced one of my two systems though (one for each floor). I...

Thanks Dave, that's a great idea. I'll make sure I include that disclaimer in my drawing.

Hi SMAIslet, On my solar energy system purchase disclosure document, there's a line that says: Roof Warranty Your roof IS warranted against leaks from the system install for 1st 10 years by the Provider.

Hi all, After reading the responses in the my other thread, I bit the bullet and ordered the panels, on 9/15/20 evening. I ordered a 4kW system, when I really wanted a 6.8kW system (20 panels). The next day I sent in all the photo requested. Tesla generated a panel layout within an hour of...

That's reassuring. Thanks

Did they specify in the contract how much it would cost to take down and reinstall the panels?

Thanks for sharing your experience. That sounds not nearly as bad as I've read elsewhere. This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I hope your experience is representative of others who buy in San Fernando Valley. Can you tell me what kind of panel they used? Did they set yours...

The panels are quoted at $4592? What do you mean? I thought the 8.16kW system is $16000 before the tax incentive?

Hi all, I'm been thinking about Solar Panels and am enticed by Tesla's $2/W price but am concerned about poor service. Anyone here with recent experience with Tesla Solar Panel install in Los Angeles, or more specifically San Fernando Valley? What kind of timeline from deposit to PTO? What...

Gecko, yes you totally get me. I do feel more reassured that the 3 mile "range loss" after driving 1800 miles is most likely just battery calibration issue. However, if it were real, that would be concerning, because it would mean 17 miles loss in 10,000 of driving (assuming linear progression...

hey jjirandoran, thank for that link. Good info from a legit sounding guy. Sigh. I've done my car some disservice. I sometimes drive longer distances, aggressively, up a long hill (many miles), blasting the AC, in 100 degree weather, and run the battery down to 30%, then plug in the...

Saghost. you're right. I've always charged to 80% because I thought it saves battery longevity. I've only charged once to 100%, and once to 90% for longer trips since I've owned the car. I'm not so concerned about the BMS not displaying the correct charge, but rather I'm more concerned about...

Well, I live within a mile from the Supercharger, and when I charge I walk to the stores to do some shopping. I only supercharge about 1.5 times per week, so overall it's not inconvenient. Doing all that save me..... a whopping $20 bucks a month!! In all seriousness though, is supercharging...

Yikes! What's the mileage on your car?

Yes, I did read the other threads, and thought it might be a calibration issue. But not many people drive exclusively charging at supercharger. And this "drop" in mileage occurred at 1800 mileage, which for all practical purpose is pretty close to a brand new car. I do plan to keep the car...

Hi all, I'd love some advice here. I have a Model 3 SR+ (well, technically it's a model 3 SR, but the software downgrade hasn't been pushed to me yet). I bought the car in May 2019 and only have 1800 miles on the car. Previously, at 80% charge I have 192 miles. Today, at 80% charge at the...

v9.0 (2019.12.1.1 5c87371). argh... just as I went to the car to check the software version, with the charger plugged in, it's doing the same dim screen thing. I could barely make out all the graphics of the charging, but it's lit very dimly, with a bit of flicker. I pushed the two buttons...

Hi all, Total newbie here. Just took delivery of a standard range M3 last Sunday. Love the EV torque. Enjoying the vehicle until this happened. After charging at home overnight, I would drive to work, park there (not charging), then upon finishing work, when I enter the car, the screen is...