Tesla Discontinues Solar Roof Tiles, Leaving Installers and Owners With Questions
Tesla has stopped supplying Solar Roof tiles to certified installers, according to reporting that is backed by changes to Tesla’s website. Existing owners still have warranty questions to watch, while new buyers are being directed toward conventional solar panels.
Tesla has stopped supplying Solar Roof tiles to its certified third-party installer network, according to reporting by Electrek citing two sources close to the program. The company is supplying conventional solar panels instead, while Tesla’s former Solar Roof webpage now redirects to its solar-panel page.
What changedElectrek reported on September 1 that Tesla’s August decision has left installers with projects to redesign and investments in training, crews and tooling that may no longer be usable for new Solar Roof work. Roofing Contractor separately spoke with contractors who described multi-week training and supervised installations required for certification.
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