Tesla Solar Roof Designed for Your Los Angeles Home

Tesla Solar Roof is a complete roofing system made from active photovoltaic tiles and visually matching inactive tiles. It replaces the existing roof while generating electricity. The system also includes weatherproofing, rapid-shutdown equipment, a Tesla Solar Inverter, Powerwall storage, and Tesla app monitoring. It is different from conventional solar panels, which mount above an existing roof.

No. Tesla uses active and inactive tiles across the same roof. Active photovoltaic tiles generate electricity and go on roof areas with useful solar exposure. Inactive glass or metal tiles cover edges, cuts, shaded areas, obstructions, and surfaces where production is unnecessary. Tesla designs the two tile types to look substantially alike when viewed from normal ground level.

Yes. Tesla currently sells Solar Roof together with Powerwall. Powerwall stores solar energy and enables properly configured backup operation when the utility grid is down. The number of Powerwalls depends on the loads you want to support, how long you want backup to last, the size of the Solar Roof system, and whether you prefer whole-home or partial-home backup.

Yes, when the system includes compatible backup equipment and is properly configured. Powerwall can supply supported home loads while Solar Roof produces energy in daylight and recharges the battery. Available power is still limited by solar conditions, battery capacity, inverter output, and household demand. Large loads may need to be managed during a long outage.

No. Tesla lists a minimum roof pitch of 2:12 for the tile system. Structure, roof geometry, deck condition, shade, climate requirements, local codes, and installer availability also affect eligibility. Dormers, valleys, skylights, chimneys, and multiple roof angles may be workable, but they can increase inactive-tile coverage, construction complexity, installation time, and cost.

Tesla's construction specification lists the solar tiles as UL 2218 Class 4 for impact (hail) resistance and ASTM D3161 Class F for wind resistance. Those ratings describe tested configurations. The performance that applies to your home depends on the approved roof assembly, site conditions, structural requirements, and local building code.

Tesla provides 25-year product, weatherization, and module-performance warranties for its current U.S. Solar Roof system. The performance warranty covers at least 95 percent of rated power capacity after five years, followed by no more than 0.5 percent annual decline for the next 20 years. Warranty terms do not guarantee a specific electric bill reduction or annual production.

The on-roof installation usually takes from several days to a couple of weeks, depending on roof size and complexity. The full project takes longer because detailed design, engineering, permits, inspection, and utility permission to operate happen around the installation work. Complicated rooflines, structural repairs, and electrical requirements can add time to the schedule.