Photovoltaic roof support

Can a solar roof be used with a Powerwall?

Combine your Solar Roof with Powerwall—a home battery featuring an integrated solar inverter for increased efficiency and dependable energy storage 24/7. With the Tesla app, you can monitor your energy production in real time. Control your system from anywhere with instant alerts and remote access.

Can a solar roof power a home?

Install Solar Roof and power your home with a fully integrated solar and energy storage system. The glass solar tiles and steel roofing tiles look great up close and from the street, complementing your home’s natural styling. Schedule a virtual consultation with a Tesla Advisor to learn more.

What is a solar panel roof?

When we talk about solar panel roofs, we usually picture traditional solar panels mounted on the roof, capturing sunlight through photovoltaic cells and converting it into electricity. However, there's also another option: solar roof tiles also called solar shingles.

How does a solar roof work?

This direct current (DC) energy is then sent to your solar inverter, which converts it to the alternating current (AC) energy that can power your home. Solar Roof is comprised of various components, like PV tiles and non-PV tiles, metal flashings that enhance the aesthetic of your roof and solar inverters.

Can a roof handle a solar system?

In the vast majority of solar installations, let's say 95%, the existing roof can adequately handle the additional weight of the roof-mounted solar system. However, we need to be sure your roof falls within that 95%.

Does a solar roof pay for itself?

Created for maximum durability and designed to integrate directly into your home, Solar Roof can help pay for itself over time with the energy you produce. Every Solar Roof system is designed to integrate seamlessly with Powerwall, a compact home battery that can store energy produced with solar, making it available anytime.