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Also, am I right that home = what my home requires at that point in time, and it should be made up from solar + powerwall + grid?

Thank you - new to all this. Agree on #1. For #2, we have high winds frequently here in NM so that's what triggered the red flag warning. For #3, I don't know what a mis-configured CT situation is. All that should be coming from the grid then, right? Do I need to get the electrician to come back...

I have a Tesla Powerwall that was just connected to my (non-Tesla) solar system. I'm using the self-powered mode. The Storm Watch setting is also currently on. Our power lines are underground so an outage is highly unlikely. Since my battery is new, I let it charge, then turned off the storm...

Thank you, this was a really useful explanation. I'm OK not powering my AC. I would like my refrigerators, lights, and outlets to stay working in an outage. Does that seem feasible?

Thanks. I have asked the solar installer to work with me to discuss this, just seeking outside opinions. I am NOT an electrical person!

Hello. I was unable to get Tesla solar panels due to my roof type, but I am getting a Powerwall. The solar company told me I have to choose 6 circuits for backup. I’m not an electrical person and could use some help. I have a 10kW system and I thought one Powerwall was sufficient for 9.6. Thanks!

I just want to say hi from a fellow Las Cruces resident! Unfortunately Tesla can't install on my TPO roof so I have to go with someone else.

Also, the TESLA inspector who came out to my house suggested that I speak to customer service to see if there was a workaround like signing a waiver, or having a roofing contractor work with Tesla. Also, I really wanted to go with Tesla because I admire the company and what they do. Not just...

Tesla is half the cost of every other quote I've gotten, which is a big incentive. But you have a valid point and yes, I am looking into other options.

I have a flat TPO roof on my house. Tesla just came out for my site inspection and said they can't install on TPO roofs because it voids the warranty, and they don't do ballast systems. Has anyone successfully worked around this problem? He said I might be able to get a roofing contractor to...

Very strange, I am in NM and in process directly with Tesla. I am in Las Cruces though, and use El Paso Electric, and they certainly have ability to connect to the grid and sell back. I also have a friend in Las Lunas who just went solar but not with Tesla...

Sorry about that, I also agree it's probably due to being a condo. You might want to go on Energy Sage or somewhere like that and get some quotes to see if anyone else will do it. Good luck!!

I went ahead and put down my deposit, approved my design and, applied for financing. So far Tesla has been very quick about moving along the process and I used the online help/chat and had a good experience. They scheduled my home site visit for 8/11. I'm excited!! I'm in Las Cruces, NM, so...

I'm sure going to try! This is my first time owning a home and I have always wanted solar, so I am excited!

Awesome, thanks! My roof was replaced about 5 years ago and I just bought my home and had it inspected etc so I'm not worried about that. I went ahead and bit the bullet and put my $250 down! Not sure if I will get PTO this year (I am in New Mexico) but I am excited about getting off the grid.

I appreciate all the great and helpful responses. I am not sure I phrased exactly right - when you go on the website and choose your system size for a fixed price, how accurate was that to the system you ended up with? I put in my address and electric bill and it says I should get the 9.6kW...

Great to hear, thanks. I have someone from a competing company who says they used to work for Tesla, and they implied the quotes were too good to be true. I'm sure he just wants my business!

Hello. I’m wondering how accurate the online quotes are for Tesla solar. The prices are much lower than any other non Tesla quotes, but I’ve heard a lot of extras get tacked on and am wondering how true that is. Thanks!!