I thought that CleanTechnica did an article on a new build out and how they coordinated with Tesla.
here is a link: Tesla Installed The Solarglass Roof On Our New Home — CleanTechnica Exclusive | CleanTechnica
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Solarglass Roof - V3 - any customers?
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I thought that CleanTechnica did an article on a new build out and how they coordinated with Tesla.
here is a link: Tesla Installed The Solarglass Roof On Our New Home — CleanTechnica Exclusive | CleanTechnica
This could be risky. Your home could be ready to move in to with the exception of the roof, and Tesla could tell you they need 3-6 months to install the roof. Now your entire home is on hold while you are waiting around for a roof.
ElectricTundra
P85D AP1
They are working on our new build. We've actual buildings in place now though which makes it easier. In our case the Solar Glass is going on my studio (bottom of image) which is located behind our main house. We've had a temp roof of Grace I&W with plastic underlayment over that until the Solar Glass is complete.
Wow! What a set up! Will you be supplying power to main house from the roof or just the studio?
PDACPA
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Has anyone had an install of the Solar Glass in FL? Also, does anyone know if there are different colors for the tiles or are they all what appears to be black on the Tesla website?
Pretty sure they are currently only have the black. However, Elon did say they were hoping to add new designs every 6 to 12 months.
ElectricTundra
P85D AP1
Thanks. Solar will supply both. Grid service entrance and main breaker panel is at the studio for that reason. That panel has four 200 amp feeds; Studio, Main Protected, Main 2 and Main 3. Solar & PW's will supply the studio and Main Protected. I doubt (and hope) that we'll never use anywhere near all of the available power but that's what's required to meet code.
Dang. That's a lot of power. What is the service size rating and transformer size serving your property?
When I had my house built on an empty lot between two other houses there was a very old 25kVA transformer serving the three lots. I added a 320A service (~75kVA) and they upgraded the transformer to a new 50kVA unit.
Wow - I love your oginal house! My goal is to build a new house on a lake.
We had the Solar Glass V3 installed in San Ramon, CA. We made a video of the installation -
Nice! Thanks for posting that. I'm curious, as I'm trying to guesstimate the square footage of my roof: how many square feet is your house?
ElectricTundra
P85D AP1
Thanks. More here if you're interested: Bamasotan
Our #1 priority was to be somewhere we could safely and comfortably walk or ride bicycles for many of our daily trips like eating, grocery, pharmacy, etc. - our old age health plan. Second priority was to be on a recreational lake. I think we did as well as we could in the walking and biking unfriendly U.S.
I placed a deposit for a Solar Roof a few weeks ago. I heard from a Tesla rep yesterday. He asked me a few questions and let me know I would hear from someone regarding my home in 4 weeks. If I approve the quote, I could expect an installation to begin anywhere from 2-6 months, and it would take 9-12 days to complete. Sounds like they are really busy.
sperkin
Active Member
Did solar glass drop in price? My quote of $53k ($45k after incentives) just dropped to $46k ($38k after incentives) for a 10.3 kW system.
I just got quotes for a new asphalt roof at $20k. Looks like I'm back into thinking about Solar Glass again. Looks like its close to the cost of solar deal where $21k gets a 11kW system.
I just got quotes for a new asphalt roof at $20k. Looks like I'm back into thinking about Solar Glass again. Looks like its close to the cost of solar deal where $21k gets a 11kW system.
sperkin
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I received the original quote about a month ago then I went to look for asphalt roof quotes. I need a new roof as mine is 40 years old. Seems like it's a better buy to get solar glass. Now the downpayment is semi-non refundable, I want to make sure I'm 100% ready to pull the trigger.
Definitely looks like a price drop then.
Our installation started today. Can't wait to have it up and running. Which seems really strange to say about a roof.
