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Charging Is It Possible To Power Your Tesla With Solar Power?

Is It Possible To Power Your Tesla With Solar Power?

It is. At least with the aid of a Tesla Solar System.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Aug 22, 2019
General Tesla Patents New Solar Roof Tile Colorization Method

Tesla Patents New Solar Roof Tile Colorization Method

For homeowners, having the option to choose their color or to match it to current, terracotta tiles especially, is necessary to keep the visual appeal.
By Vanja Kljaic Nov 28, 2018
General Tesla Begins Solar Roof Ramp Up At Gigafactory 2

Tesla Begins Solar Roof Ramp Up At Gigafactory 2

Led by the top level on-site employee, the Buffalo-located Gigafactory 2 is ramping up production to fulfill Tesla Solar Roof orders after months of delays.
By Vanja Kljaic Nov 17, 2018
General CNBC Checks In On Progress Of Tesla

CNBC Checks In On Progress Of Tesla's Solar Roof Tiles

It's been roughly two years since Elon Musk unveiled the Solar Roof, but despite big promises, the company still struggles with production of solar tiles.
By Mark Kane Sep 24, 2018
Watch Tesla Solar Roof Get Destroyed

Watch Tesla Solar Roof Get Destroyed

This emergency responder training video shows us exactly how the premium solar product from the electric automaker is installed, and how best to break it.
By Domenick Yoney Jul 27, 2018
General Tesla Solar Roof Easiliy Handles House And Two EVs - User Example

Tesla Solar Roof Easiliy Handles House And Two EVs - User Example

One of the early adopters of Tesla Solar Roof - the Toblerone - shared insights on the system that combined with Powerwall home energy storage enables the home to stay mostly energy independent.
By Mark Kane Jul 22, 2018
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Tesla's Patented Solar Roof Revealed In These Sketches

Tesla recently obtained a patent for the Solar Roof that was unveiled in late 2016 and is now slowly entering the market. Here are the drawings from the patent application.
By Mark Kane May 20, 2018
General See Rare Look At Tesla Solar Roof In The Wild, Plus Exclusive Interview

See Rare Look At Tesla Solar Roof In The Wild, Plus Exclusive Interview

Check out an exclusive interview with the owner of one of the first Tesla Solar roof installations in the "wild." Lots of great info!
By Steven Loveday Apr 16, 2018
General Tesla Charges Up Solar Roof Line At Gigafactory 2

Tesla Charges Up Solar Roof Line At Gigafactory 2

Tesla launched production of photovoltaic glass shingles for the Solar Roof at the Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, New York.
By Mark Kane Jan 10, 2018
General Panasonic Starts Making Cells For Tesla Solar Roof At Gigafactory 2 (w/video)

Panasonic Starts Making Cells For Tesla Solar Roof At Gigafactory 2 (w/video)

Tesla Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, New York has been engaged in production of solar modules since this past summer, but just now we're learning that production of solar cells for the modules, as well as for the Solar Roofs, is set to commence soon (in the coming months)
By Mark Kane Dec 08, 2017
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Here's Proof From A Tesla Owner That Switching To Solar Is A Win

Although saving money isn't the only reason to go solar, and some might not benefit as much as others at first, this Tesla owner is saving tons of money.
By EVANNEX Sep 30, 2017
InsideEVs Contributor Talks Tesla Powerwall, Solar, EV App Integration - Video

InsideEVs Contributor Talks Tesla Powerwall, Solar, EV App Integration - Video

Like Tesla interviews InsideEVs contributor, Michael Beinenson. He shares a wealth of info about the Powerwall 2, solar roof, EV charging, and the Tesla app.
By Steven Loveday Sep 30, 2017
General Hurricane Survival 101: Tesla Vehicle, Tesla Powerwall, Solar Roof

Hurricane Survival 101: Tesla Vehicle, Tesla Powerwall, Solar Roof

Many are debating whether an EV or an ICE car is best in hurricane-prone areas. Add a Tesla Powerwall/Solar Roof to the equation and we have a winner.
By EVANNEX Sep 23, 2017
General Tesla Provides Details On August Updates - Quicker 75 kWh Model S, X

Tesla Provides Details On August Updates - Quicker 75 kWh Model S, X

'Tesla Updates' August 2017 newsletter reveals over-the-air updates for faster 75 kWh Model S and X, referral program and energy product details.
By Steven Loveday Aug 24, 2017
General Tesla Solar Could Power The World Of The Future

Tesla Solar Could Power The World Of The Future

Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a wealth of fascinating information at the recent National Governors Association meeting. He insists our future is solar-powered.
By EVANNEX Aug 07, 2017
General Could Tesla Jump Start Japan

Could Tesla Jump Start Japan's Solar Industry?

Prior tariff policies and stringent requirements have depleted Japan's solar industry. Tesla's domestic energy storage solutions could spur revival.
By Steven Loveday Aug 01, 2017
General SolarCity CTO, Co-Founder & Key Solar Roof Developer Peter Rive Departs Tesla, Inc.

SolarCity CTO, Co-Founder & Key Solar Roof Developer Peter Rive Departs Tesla, Inc.

Peter RIve, who co-founded SolarCity and was its Chief Technical Officer, has left Tesla.
By Domenick Yoney Jul 19, 2017
General Could Lobbyists Kill Tesla

Could Lobbyists Kill Tesla's Solar Roof?

Like the situation against Tesla selling its cars in many states, and other adversity the company faces, now it will have to battle to sell its Solar Roof.
By Steven Loveday Jul 19, 2017
General Panasonic To Host Job Fairs This Month For Tesla Solar Roof Factory, 300 To be Hired

Panasonic To Host Job Fairs This Month For Tesla Solar Roof Factory, 300 To be Hired

Panasonic has begun searching for more employees at its Tesla-Panasonic solar factory in Buffalo (formerly, the facility was announced a few years ago by SolarCity).
By Mark Kane Jul 12, 2017
General Tesla Aims To Reinvent The Electric Grid For A Cleaner Future

Tesla Aims To Reinvent The Electric Grid For A Cleaner Future

Tesla is forever changing the electric grid with its use of solar roofs, solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, and Tesla Powerpacks.
By EVANNEX Jul 09, 2017
General Tesla Solar Roof Installations Behind Schedule?

Tesla Solar Roof Installations Behind Schedule?

Tesla's highly anticipated Solar Roof still awaits its first commercial installation, as the company confirmed that it will not start on June 30 as expected
By Mark Kane Jul 01, 2017
General Tesla Solar Roof Gets Underwriters Laboratories Certification

Tesla Solar Roof Gets Underwriters Laboratories Certification

The Tesla Solar Roof is one step closer to actual deployment, after being officially certified by Underwriters Laboratories, and granted a Class A rating.
By Steven Loveday Jun 01, 2017
General Like Model S, Tesla Solar Roof Is Expensive, But Stylish

Like Model S, Tesla Solar Roof Is Expensive, But Stylish

In the long run, you will save money by upgrading to a Tesla solar roof, and it's not as expensive as you may think. However, rivals will be cheaper.
By Steven Loveday May 31, 2017
General Consumer Reports Runs The Numbers On Tesla

Consumer Reports Runs The Numbers On Tesla's Solar Roof

Consumer Reports, which six months ago was skeptical about the viability of Tesla's Solar Roof product, has once again done the math using newly announced pricing estimations.
By Mark Kane May 24, 2017
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