Solar

I was scheduled to have my Tesla solar panels installed last week, here in New England. A major snow storm hit and covered the roof in ice and snow. I've put off my install until March, hoping for better weather as I am fearful of putting holes in my roof and shingles when they are frozen...

As of this morning, it appears that Tesla has removed the size names and replaced them with 8 size offerings, ranging from 4.08 kW to 18.36 kW: I think this is probably for the best, since a lot of people seemed confused by the set list of 4 sizes before. EDIT: Looks like they may be A/B...

PS: Shamelessly copying the template from another thread for a different state. Soliciting opinions and advice from the community. Basic situation is this -- My HOA outright rejected my application for Tesla solar install stating solar panels cannot be installed in the front area of the house...

I have 16kW of solar and 6 PowerWalls. The monitoring app does not seem to recognize power changes (like 2 stage AC or oven turning on) on the non-backup leg. For example, right now I have 11KW of solar being generated. The app says I'm consuming 1kW in 'Home' and 10kW are going into the...

Any solar panel owners under SoCal Edison opt out of the transition to Western Community Energy? Or did you move forward with the transition? I’m not sure it I want to opt or or not.

Just spotted this post on Reddit, where a user found the Tesla app now can schedule service for energy products just like the vehicles: Just noticed Tesla app now has a service option under solar page, wasn’t there previously : teslamotors Sounds like a big step toward better customer service...

Looked around on the forum to see if anyone has answered this question yet; it seems like quite a few people do business with SRECtrade but I can't find any details on how the mechanics of production reporting actually work. In Maryland, systems above 10kW are required to report actual system...

Please DM if interested in buying a Founder Series PowerWall. Below are the details... -Founder Series Powerwall(s) ($6,500) -Energy Gateway ($1,100) -Non-Transferrable Installation Reimbursement ($1,000) per install - According to Tesla.

When we first had our solar installed the app wasn’t reporting any info about the array. When we called support, they added the gateway to our account and we started seeing our energy use, however the solar still wasn’t showing up, only grid and home energy use. Eventually, after several calls...

I'd be interested in hearing people's stories of purchasing through Tesla and monetizing the SRECs up front. Seeing that's now being done fairly regularly? Personally I think it's a great service and am excited to see installers have the ability to monetize the tax credit as well. Hearing...

I've seen some concern stemming from the poor reviews of Tesla Solar on SolarReviews.com. The average review was so low, it raised some red flags for me. As it stands right now, they rate Tesla at 1.5 stars out of 5 (and claim an average of $5.09 per watt when it's $2.01 as of writing). I'm a...

In Maryland I'm seeing before incentives: Small (4.08 kW): $8,200 (previous $10,000) - $1,800 Medium (8.16 kW): $16,400 (previous $16,000) +$400 Large (12.24 kW): $24,600 (previous $23,500) +$1,100 Extra Large (16.32 kW): $32,800 (previous $30,000) +$2,800 Significant percent drop for Small...

We got a system design for a Solar Roof install in the Tampa, FL area. The final design is a 26.55 KW system with 4405 sq ft of roof. Total cost is 95,011.14 without any power walls (Cost breakdown below). Our dimensional shingle roof is near the end of its life so we need to replace the roof...

I watch quite a few Tesla related YouTube channels, but I'm having trouble finding good, informative content around residential solar systems and battery storage. I'm interested in learning more about the electrical engineering behind panels/optimizers/inverters, how systems fit together, and...

I've just had a Powerwall and solar installed, and am trying to come up with the optimal way to balance home backup needs with charging my Tesla Model 3. I could use some feedback. Here are the details: -- Solar 5.7kWp system -- Single Powerwall unit, presently set to provide 50% backup power...

Multi part question here. I’m purchasing a home and will close in 45 days. Since we are dropping a lot of money on the down payment, is it possible to roll the cost to install solar into the mortgage? I am not sure how that would work because we would need the mortgage to start before we got...

I can't make the decision if I should move forward given layout and financials. Please share your opinion!

I have Tesla solar and two PWs. My PG&E service is notoriously "glitchy". PGE does some sort of switching which will cause a momentary drop or spike in my service. Over a period of five years this caused a series of failures in audio equipment power supplies. Finally I installed line...

I have an M3 that I charge exclusively at home. Just got solar for my house a few months ago. My electricity provider is SDG&E. Currently I am on the EV-TOU-5 electric plan.It was the best plan for me before I got the solar because, even though there is a $16 monthly service charge on that plan...

Hi Tesla Energy Forum! I've been a regular poster on the auto/investment side of Tesla, and now I'm considering a Tesla solar system for my home. I would be very appreciative to hear any advice you can give me on sizing a solar system and financing it. To start, I live in Maryland (near DC)...

Just got my survey for my Tesla Powerwall referral reward. Have planned to install it onto my solar equipt home, but I already have a propane generator and would really need at least one more Powerwall (likely 2 more) to fully power the house for any reasonable length of time and I'm not...

22 April 2020 - Keynote for Visionary Day at the 1st World CleanTech Week eConvention Tony Seba has studied historical technology disruptions. He also recalls his projections 7 to 10 years back on where we would be in 2020 - see how accurate he was. Interesting and Informative about technology...

Tesla Solar System #1 with a Red Founder’s Series Powerwall 2

Tesla updated their site again, and now you can do a loan (at 5.99% - OUCH) with any of the sizes, including adding a Powerwall (or however many they require at each level) to the loan.. Eeep, 5.99%, though, that's a bit much... About to refinance the house at 2.875 (too high M2V for 2.75)...

I know this seems to be a controversial topic here for some reason, but I'm interested in exploring how it might be possible to use foldable portable solar panels to charge the car. I know there are a lot of reasons that this may be a bad (and certainly a cost and time inefficient) method of...

Looking to see if anyone has a referral Powerwall that they aren't going to be getting installed and/or taking the Tesla credit. Hoping to get one at my house to offset my ridiculous SCE rates along with solar...

Not sure what the $250 Tesla credit will get you, but, as of this morning, you can now get the referral credit with the solar roof. No Model Y referral miles yet, but, it does look like Tesla is changing things up this past week. The reintroduction of the Powerwall bundle with solar was a...

Does anyone have one of these installed? I’m researching the installation of extra solar panels and have discovered that SolarEdge have an inverter that can handle smart ev charging. Looking at the specs, the max charge rate is 7.4 kW. I’d be interested in people’s perspectives on this as a...

FYI, critical votes coming that could impact energy costs and solar in Az. I'm just passing along some info gathered as a contributing member of LD18 (and I'm an Engineer who grew up hating gov't anything, go figure). Some action came highly recommended and thought this might be a good place to...

Just noticed that the option to bundle Powerwalls is no longer showing up on the Solar Design page: Anyone else notice this?

Obviously there's a million and one interesting combinations for solar and farming, so please feel free to post and discuss any here. The thing that's been stuck in my head all day was this idea of solar only being installed or not installed on a farm. Why? Do we label a field "corn" and lock...

It was a major turning point when Tesla moved to set, online pricing for standard solar panels earlier this year. Seemed like the price varied from state to state based on interesting factors, but strangely pricing was locked in at a certain price per Watt regardless of array size. Obviously...

Anyone have any insights as to what the hold up is to get Tesla installing in VA?

For those that aren’t aware, when using EV chargers such as the Zappi, often the car won’t wake up from sleep if the solar generation is sufficient. Apparently the car isn’t compliant with IEC 61851-1 for smart charging.

Are you or someone you know moving to the Denver area or looking for a Tesla Home? We moved, but it was not without some real heart tugging for the home that we created. Not just any home but a: Tesla Performance 10kWh Dwelling (P10D). Located in Centennial, CO (south east suburb of...

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...

I've read on here that upcoming Calif legislation or PG&E rules are coming down in 2020 that will make installing solar and battery back up more restrictive and that their new time scheduling really hurts those with solar. We haven’t been ready to make that move to solar yet but with more...

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...

Surely someone on here must have installed the Sense power monitoring box alongside a solar + Powerwall 2 installation, plus EV chargers that are on the grid side (outside) the Powerwall-backedup circuits. My installer says that Sense support says that they will bundle the solar and powerwall...

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...

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...

FYI - Tesla just announced a new monthly rental program for home solar panels. 3 levels - $50, $100, & $150 per month. Not a lease - Tesla handles all installation costs. Maybe car charging systems and power walls are next logical rental step to help generate solar use? Tesla launches...

I signed up for Tesla Solar at the end of January just before the referral credit expired. I've been through multiple visits, designs, and entire teams at Tesla since. Signed off three times. Halfway through august, and they still haven't applied for permits! I want solar this year both for the...

After running my TE Solar setup for about 9 months (and the recent addition of the 3 PWs), now we are having a new DC error message pop up as below on the inverter. Tesla took the particulars and will have scheduling call back. Last time (last fall) this meant several wasted months until...

Not sure if this is even the right forum for this but given that everyone here is very supportive and wiling to help, I post this with no ill will intended. Would like to start an independent Tesla service center and charging infrastructure in El Salvador. A microscopic version of what Tesla...

Hey all! I got my proposal today and I wanted to get your feedback on the equipment they plan to use: Solar Panel: LG340N1C-V5 solar modules (30 units) Inverter: SolarEdge SE7600H-US (1 unit) Optimizer: SolarEdge optimizers (30 units) Misc: SolarEdge cellular GSM kit 12-month monitoring (1...

I saw the Lightyear solar powered concept car. Instead of a clear glass roof like the Model 3, it has glass solar panels on the roof. I've always wanted a solar powered car. Inspired by Rich Rebuilds of YouTube fame, I decide to conduct a redneck science experiment:

Are you or someone you know moving to the Denver area or looking for a Tesla Home? We are moving, but it was not without some real heart tugging for the home that we created. Located in Centennial, CO (south east suburb of Denver) Things that are great about this home: Location, Privacy In...

I am a novice when it comes to understanding benefits of different PG&E rate plans. I have EVA plan since 2013. My solar installation is scheduled for next week and I expect the system will be turned on maybe within three weeks from now. I am in Sacramento CA area with lots of sun light...