Is the energy revolution finally underway?
That's what one might think after Elon Musk's shock announcement.
Indeed, he revealed that Tesla's new solar roofs will cost less than conventional roofs!
In other words, it will be cheaper to buy a solar roof that generates free electricity for you than to buy a conventional roof.
Incredible, isn't it? This would mark an unprecedented shift in the solar rooftop market. Explanations:
Elon Musk has therefore declared that Tesla will be able to produce a solar roof that will cost less than a conventional roof …
…and this WITHOUT taking into account the energy produced by photovoltaic tiles!
However, this is not at all what the company had anticipated.
If Elon Musk's announcement turns out to be accurate, homeowners will have no reason not to choose a solar roof.
A few months ago, Elon Musk said that the cost of his solar roofs would be “cheaper than a conventional roof, taking into account the energy produced by the roof. »
In other words, the solar roofs were to be cheaper only if the savings made by the photovoltaic tiles were taken into account.
But if a solar roof costs less than a conventional roof BEFORE the energy savings, then it totally changes the game!
Here is what Elon Musk said:
"It seems to me very likely that the initial cost of a solar roof will be less than that of a conventional roof, and this without even taking into account the savings in electricity.
“In summary, here is our proposal to homeowners:
"How about a roof that is both more elegant than traditional roofs, which lasts twice as long, which costs less and which, in addition, generates free electricity?"
Why would you choose anything else? »
And it's not over!
Indeed, Elon Musk adds that Telsa's forecast includes labor costs but that they do not take into account state aid and subsidies for the installation of photovoltaic panels.
The CEO of Tesla believes that his offer is largely feasible because today the manufacture of conventional roofs is "incredibly inefficient" and in addition this market has not innovated for ages.
He also echoed the words of Tesla's technical director, Jeffrey Brian Straubel, according to which the cost of the components of a classic roof is mainly determined by their weight.
However, the photovoltaic tiles designed by Tesla weigh 4 or even 5 times less than conventional roofing solutions , such as concrete or terracotta tiles.
He calculated that the weight, fragility, transportation cost and high breakage rate of traditional tiles constitute a significant portion of their total cost.
For Elon Musk, it is certain that by innovating in this market, it is possible to make big savings in production.
This innovation has the potential to significantly accelerate the development of solar rooftops worldwide.
Of course, the total cost of a solar roof for an individual depends on the size of the house and the difficulty of installing the tiles.
Tesla plans to start production of its solar roof in 2017.
The company has already unveiled 4 different models of photovoltaic tiles. She plans to market one or two models at a time.
Here's what Tesla's 4 solar tile models look like that cost less than a classic roof and also look like 2 drops of water like classic tiles. Watch:
As you will have understood, Tesla offers particularly impressive solutions in terms of production and storage of solar energy.
If you are interested in these solar roofs, you can visit Tesla's website and register here to be notified when these products are launched.
But remember that the price of producing and storing solar energy depends on the market (cost of electricity, state subsidies, etc.) and your home.
In order to find the best energy solution for your home, we advise you to request a quote from several companies .
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