The price was calculated for a roof where 35 percent of the tiles are solar solar tiles cost more per square foot than non solar tiles in order to generate 53 500 worth of electricity.
Tesla solar roof tiles australia.
Darwin actually bumps that average up a lot so 14 000 is closer for most of us.
So a normal roof plus normal solar on the example home from above costs about 53 000 vs the 95 000 for the tesla roof.
The sun provides more than enough energy in just one hour to supply our planet s energy needs for an entire year.
Tesla solar tiles in may 2017 us car and solar panel manufacturer tesla announced it was taking deposits of 1310 in australia for its range of solar roof tiles with smooth or textured glass versions and slate and tuscan styles.
There are two types of tile.
Even before the order buttons were removed from the australian site it was unclear what the timeline of delivery or exact pricing would be.
1 21 85 per square foot is the price of a solar roof derived using similar methodology roof size and energy costs described in consumer reports research this price does not reflect any solar incentives.
Your home can capture this free abundant energy source through rooftop solar tiles turning sunlight into electricity for immediate use or storage in a powerwall battery.
Solar roof tiles are more than three times stronger than standard roofing tiles and are engineered for all weather protection.
With a 25 year warranty solar roof lasts longer than an average roof and protects your home for decades to come.
An array to generate the same 10 kwh as the example tesla roof above costs an average of 14 675 in australia according to solar choice.