Solar energy is a constantly evolving form of energy, but the basics remain pretty much the same throughout the years. You may be familiar with the black or blue solar panels in the market today, and then there’s the new kid in town—the Tesla Solar Roof. While this cutting-edge technology may seem like the way of the future, blending in completely with your home and creating a slick new look, the technology is not actually all there when it comes to maximizing solar generation for your home.
Why Not Tesla Solar Roof
To get on board with this trendy product, first you’re going to experience delays. The production has been spotty, and some customers are waiting months to get their panels so that they can even begin installation. After three years on the market, there were only about 100 Solar Roof grid-connected systems.
The Tesla Solar Roof Replaces Your Entire Roof
That’s right. These aren’t panels that go on top of your existing roof. You’ll have to replace your entire roof where you want the solar roof to go. There are four styles of solar roof tiles to try to match or mimic the style of roof you had before. While the prospect of an ‘invisible’ solar roof is intriguing, it’s a major costly endeavor that won’t go up nearly as easy as a standard rooftop solar installation.
What’s the Best Investment for Your Home?
Traditional solar panels offer a boost in property value for most homeowners, especially as the move towards more sustainable lifestyles continues to build steam. However a Tesla Solar Roof doesn’t have the best return-on-investment or ROI for you due to several factors. The install and cost are significantly higher, and results haven’t really yet been proven. In fact, the Solar Roof system is estimated to cost at least 50% more than a traditional solar energy system but yields just 2.79% in energy savings. Those are not great odds.
Saving with Rooftop Solar
The Tesla Solar Roof is very buzzworthy, but right now it’s not worthy of going on your roof. While technology will continue to progress for solar energy systems, today’s roof-mounted solar panels deliver energy savings and an ROI that can’t be beat, even by Tesla.
Looks Aren’t Everything
You’d be surprised at how well today’s traditional PV solar panels blend and how sleek they can look. While Tesla is trying to solve the problem of aesthetics, our solar energy systems at Simply Solar California solve the problem of energy savings first—and our installs still look amazing. Our customers are proud to be a part of the growing movement towards green energy, and with the right design, solar can become a part of your home.
Get the Right Advice
We’re always excited to talk about solar energy and the latest developments. At Simply Solar California, we can plan, build and install the best solar energy system for your home and your budget, and help you start saving from day one. And if you want to talk shop, we’d love to do that too. Want to see how solar will impact your home and finances? Get a free solar estimate here. Because the future of energy is ready for everyone to be a part of, and we’re ready to help you make solar happen.
