"the entirety of my roof is capable of active solar tiles." Trying to visualize this. Is you entire roof normally in sunshine, like a flat roof?
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Solarglass Roof - V3 - any customers?
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"the entirety of my roof is capable of active solar tiles." Trying to visualize this. Is you entire roof normally in sunshine, like a flat roof?
Is your signature picture a view of your roof? If so, how big is the roof and how much of it is active versus passive? And what is the orientation of the house.
No, my roof is not flat. Most of It is south, east, or west facing, and the pitch is such that even the north facing portion receives sunlight in the summer months.
woferry
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Yes, it is, and it's all described in the thread linked from my signature. But to summarize, mine was 'max solar' (since I think that's about all the v2 installs they were willing to do), ~57% producing on a ~2100 sqft surface. "Up" in the picture is roughly ENE.
charlesj
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Right. I believe you can walk on those solar tiles unlike the solar panels.
And, I think each jurisdiction may have a different rule as I see motels with panels right to the gutter and to the ridge.
I had the 3 ft rule applied.
And, I think each jurisdiction may have a different rule as I see motels with panels right to the gutter and to the ridge.
I had the 3 ft rule applied.
Thanks. My north roof also receives sun during the summer, so hopefully they will incorporate it into our design.
For an 8kw system with 2 PowerWalls: ~$58k, or ~$47k after ITC.
For a 13.5kw system with 3 PowerWalls: ~$79k, or ~$62k after ITC.
There is no written guarantee, as “All financial values are estimates” and this is only a proposal and not the actual contract.
Curious where you get this information? Roof clearances are not only for safe access but when at the ridge for venting opportunities, which would not shock humans, when a power saw is taken to the roof.
I order in the beginning of November no call yet but I’m in Florida most likely in December I guess
I did order and reserve back in 2017 but when they called they said who knows when it will get to Florida so a year later canceled, but I guess I’m back in the waiting list , anyone in Florida or in Miami gotten any progress?
I did order and reserve back in 2017 but when they called they said who knows when it will get to Florida so a year later canceled, but I guess I’m back in the waiting list , anyone in Florida or in Miami gotten any progress?
Hi, did the quote they provide match the online quote, if you were to have the same size system as recommended ok the websitr? I guess another way to rephrase the questions is... does the new quote include any additional fees that wasn't in the original online quote? Wondering if the online quote is all inclusive and covers permitting and such. Thanks
woferry
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The online quote is just an estimate, since it can't possibly know what structural repairs, code upgrades, etc. might be necessary for a house roof, and is even an estimate of the dimensions. That can only be determined once a site surveyor comes out and inspects things, measures the true dimensions, etc. My roof needed new fascia boards (which I knew about), had an extra expense for an additional roofing layer that needed to be removed, asbestos abatement, adding gutters, and a code upgrade requirement to the incoming power feed (fixing something a highly-rated electrician screwed-up in a kitchen remodel/service upgrade 10 years ago). But once the quote was given they held to exactly that number for me (even after a few more surprises that required some minor structural repairs on some rafters), and it included everything except for permitting, which they made clear from the beginning would be extra.
Cirrus MS100D
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Question for folks (that I’ve submitted to the Energy black hole email address already...)
We have a renovation + small addition planned for early 2020 and need a full reroof, but our design is going to be a bit complicated. Is anybody aware of Tesla turning down projects due to outright complicated designs? (I’m talking a few peaks, a “swail” with 2 hips, several dormers, a cricket, etc.)
I also fear they won’t be offering it in Pennsylvania for many months so we may be SOL regardless, but I’d hate to think we have a chance of getting it only to have them deny it due to it being too complicated.
We have a renovation + small addition planned for early 2020 and need a full reroof, but our design is going to be a bit complicated. Is anybody aware of Tesla turning down projects due to outright complicated designs? (I’m talking a few peaks, a “swail” with 2 hips, several dormers, a cricket, etc.)
I also fear they won’t be offering it in Pennsylvania for many months so we may be SOL regardless, but I’d hate to think we have a chance of getting it only to have them deny it due to it being too complicated.
Cirrus MS100D
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@s0schen That's too bad but that is a horrid roof (please don't take in wrong way- your search for solar is to be commended). Dozen+ vents and 20 roof angles. Wow...Whomever thought that up had no idea solar panels were going to be a thing.
Yes - I have Powerwalls with solar installed prior by a different company. Note that they used to have a list of compatible inverters, but now say "Since Powerwall 2 is an AC coupled solution, it is compatible with all inverter types." (see Combining Systems | Powerwall Support). It might still be prudent to make sure there is no compatibility issue before installing a less common inverter.
