Tesla Gigafactory

[doctoxics]

The headline now reads:

"
Tesla Gigafactory construction ahead of schedule [UPDATED]"

Interesting. The text of the article did not change. Perhaps the author is trying to reach audiences on both sides of the Tesla divide.

 

[brandude87]

Some new aerial pix of the Gigafactory: New aerial shots of the Tesla Gigafactory – March 2016

 

[Fallenone]

Some new aerial pix of the Gigafactory: New aerial shots of the Tesla Gigafactory – March 2016

Looks like the exterior hasn't been updated much except for the rooftop

 

[doctoxics]

The open end suggests where next phase might begin.

 

[brandude87]

The open end suggests where next phase might begin.

The foundation to the south is part of block 1 as explained in my earlier post, and I suspect it will be built very soon. Phase 2 will occur at the north end of the factory as indicated in the photo from JB's presentation.

 

[ggnykk]

wow, incredible research by everyone here! That factory is going to be huge, looks like the current building is only like 1/5 of the eventual design.

I always wonder why they have to use solar panel to cover every sq ft of the roof. Why not leave some open spots every 10 feet or something for a sky light. Plenty of sun in Nevada.

 

[chickensevil]

wow, incredible research by everyone here! That factory is going to be huge, looks like the current building is only like 1/5 of the eventual design.

I always wonder why they have to use solar panel to cover every sq ft of the roof. Why not leave some open spots every 10 feet or something for a sky light. Plenty of sun in Nevada.

It's a two/three story building so sky lights would only help on the one floor. Better to capture that light to use across all floors.

 

[erthquake]

wow, incredible research by everyone here! That factory is going to be huge, looks like the current building is only like 1/5 of the eventual design.

I always wonder why they have to use solar panel to cover every sq ft of the roof. Why not leave some open spots every 10 feet or something for a sky light. Plenty of sun in Nevada.

Probably helps with keeping the building cooler.

 

[wdolson]

In that climate skylights would let in a lot of heat which requires more energy expended for air conditioning. Solid solar panels increases energy generation as well as reduces the cooling requirements a bit.

 

[wycolo]

Chambered corners:

Future plans might include a Nascar - sized track around the perimeter. Sightlines look good for this. Is there a Reno 500 . . . ?
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[Ampster]

Why not leave some open spots every 10 feet or something for a sky light

Remember it is 3 stories inside, so only a third of the space would benefit from skylights. Also at this point in technology, a skylight with glazing that could block the heat from the Nevada sun would be more expensive than the equivalent area in solar panels.

 

[brandude87]

I always wonder why they have to use solar panel to cover every sq ft of the roof. Why not leave some open spots every 10 feet or something for a sky light. Plenty of sun in Nevada.

If you count the pixels in this model of the Gigafactory (and assume GF dimensions of 1452' x 3956' from my previous post), you can see that there are roughly 6 ft gaps between panel sections (measuring roughly 80' x 160'), and 70 ft gaps around the perimeter and between each of the 5 panel groups. I don't think they will add skylights for the reasons previously mentioned, but they would certainly have the room if they wanted to.

 

[Kalud]

Tesla Gigafactory Easter 2016 Drone Video Update in 4k

 

[ggnykk]

Tesla Gigafactory Easter 2016 Drone Video Update in 4k

Great update! Looks like the building is only two story tall.

 

[Fryode]

I kind of want to work there. The videos I've seen tell me the Fanuc robots I've dedicated myself to aren't disappearing. Brigham City, Utah to Sparks, Nevada is a pretty big distance. Working for a company that knows what to do with me would be a nice change.

 

[dhanson865]

Great update! Looks like the building is only two story tall.

not in a traditional sense, there are two main levels and a mezzanine but the levels are very tall so compared to normal office building it is way taller than a 2 story tall building.

Office buildings are about 10 feet per story, Gigafactory 1 is over 70ft tall so that would be about 6 or 7 stories tall vs an office building.

Read around Tesla Gigafactory (page 26) and watch the videos if you want more data. Tesla Gigafactory is my post liking to the 3rd snippit, a couple of posts above has the rest or you can watch it on youtube and find the other two.

If you want to see them in order watch the 30 minute one first, the 5 minute one second, and the 16 minute one third.

He discusses the water / plumbing and floor heights in the 5 minute section.

 

[tander]

Were they going to do an update on gigafactory progress in April? Thought I heard that somewhere.

 

[Fallenone]

Were they going to do an update on gigafactory progress in April? Thought I heard that somewhere.

During one round of the referral programs (I think it was the second), winners will get an invitation to GF's grand opening. Initially the invitation says April 2016. Exact date hasn't been confirmed.

 

[tander]

Thanks! Sounds like maybe it got delayed if they haven't confirmed a date by now?

 

[Fallenone]

Thanks! Sounds like maybe it got delayed if they haven't confirmed a date by now?

I would guess so. But considering how busy they were with X ramp up and 3 reservation/reveal, it would take some time to do it.