Tesla Stops Producing Solar Roof Tiles, Powerwall Still Available on Long Island

Tesla has stopped selling its solar roof tiles, with company insiders saying that they weren’t economically viable, according to a report from Electrek.

The company will continue to produce its standard solar panel products and its market-leading Powerwall battery energy storage products.

Why Weren’t Tesla Roof Tiles a Success?

Tesla’s roof tiles were genuinely innovative. Each tile was a solar panel, making up an array that could cover an entire roof.

However, this type of design was prohibitively expensive to produce and added to the installation complexity.

Standard solar panels are typically around 65 inches x 39 inches, can be attached to stable racking systems, and can be replaced independently of the roofing surface. For most homes, traditional solar panels are just more convenient and, in most cases, more affordable than Tesla’s tiles were.

Tesla’s solar roof tiles were announced in 2016. Some industry estimates place the total lifetime number of solar tile roof installations (including Tesla and other systems) in the low thousands, compared to Tesla’s original goals of 1,000 systems per week. The company has not made an official statement, but the news has been widely reported after an initial news release by Electrek this August.

You Can Still Install Tesla Energy Products on Long Island

Tesla’s most significant impact on the Long Island market is the Powerwall. The current Powerwall 3 model is a 13.5 kWh capacity battery energy storage system that can be expanded with an additional module of the same capacity.

Power Solutions, one of Long Island’s top-rated solar contractors, is an Authorized Tesla Powerwall Installer.

Are You Thinking About Installing Solar Panels or a Solar Battery on Long Island?

With Power Solutions, you have access to some of the most efficient solar panels available on Long Island, including Qcells and REC Solar Panels. You can also integrate a Tesla Powerwall with your new system or add a solar battery to your existing array.

We offer flexible options to get connected, including prepaid solar leasing through the Participate Energy Program, and zero-down financing if you prefer to own your system. Every system starts with a free estimate, detailed consultation, and a cost/benefit analysis so you can see the payback period and potential savings over 25+ years.

Request your free home solar estimate using satellite data, or call Power Solutions today at (631) 348-0001.