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Will Tesla install panels on a metal roof like this?
- Thread starter Seven7
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Can’t see any way they could get the connections from each shingle to each other and to the end. Roof has to be flat under the ‘shingles’ I do believe.
I believe he's asking about mounting traditional solar panels on top of this roof.
Crap, lol, you are correct!
From what I’ve seen of the panels, they are pretty flush with the surface and have those edge moldings to make them look even more hidden.
They may be able to use other panels (older Solar City ones?) or use brackets to raise them off the surface but it’s def not the normal install.
Long story short: have to call and ask. The brackets may be flexible enough!
harry
Member
In normal installations panels are usually installed on rails, lifting them up from the roof. A little air space under the panels helps somewhat in cooling the panels (and increasing the output). In addition, if microinverters are used there needs to be room for them under the panels. So... there would be plenty of room to clear the metal ridges on the roof.
Now, I don't know Tesla's installation procedure. When Solar City was bidding, they were too expensive and required contracts that were a large disadvantage to the owner, so we put together our own system.
Now, I don't know Tesla's installation procedure. When Solar City was bidding, they were too expensive and required contracts that were a large disadvantage to the owner, so we put together our own system.
I've read a few threads where Tesla will not install on metal roofs. This one is a couple years old: Solar City, Solar Panels, and Metal Roofs in Texas
I found it odd/unfortunate as with some metal roofs (standing seams), you could install the panels using non-penetrating brackets. Based on the pictures in the first post, I don't think they'd be able to use the non-penetrating brackets on that type of roof.
I found it odd/unfortunate as with some metal roofs (standing seams), you could install the panels using non-penetrating brackets. Based on the pictures in the first post, I don't think they'd be able to use the non-penetrating brackets on that type of roof.
TheTalkingMule
Distributed Energy Enthusiast
I don't think Tesla will install on these types of roofs(inmost markets), but I'm pretty sure I read of a clamping system custom designed for solar on these metal roofs. Give it a good long google and get yourself a local installer. Just make sure your array is "upgradable" to a Powerwall down the line. 
It sounded like metal roofs would be ideal for solar panels because of galleries like this:
Central Valley Solar Company
SnapNrack Standing Seam System - Solar Panel Metal Roof Mount
Central Valley Solar Company
SnapNrack Standing Seam System - Solar Panel Metal Roof Mount
Metal roofs with standing seams are great...but I don't think the seams shown in the OP's pictures are flat enough to use the usual brackets on.
FlyF4
Son of a MX
Yes, and nice room for bunches of pigeons to nest under there and poop all over the roof
Last thing you want is a stuck bird!Yes, and nice room for bunches of pigeons to nest under there and poop all over the roof
FlyF4
Son of a MX
EXACTLY. 3 homes in 3 different states and every one had a pigeon problem where I had to put screen material around all the modules.
Tesla will install it on metal roofs with standing seams. What they do is install perpendicular bar across connecting the seams and then mount the panels (traditional panels) on the bar.
That is how they do it. I have it done on my metal roof with standing seams just as yours.
That is how they do it. I have it done on my metal roof with standing seams just as yours.
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