Topics

Energy Support
  1. Powerwall
    1. Learn
      1. Why Powerwall
      2. How Powerwall Works
      3. What Can Powerwall Back Up
      4. System Design
      5. Tesla Backup Switch
      6. Combining Systems
      7. Incentives
    2. Order
      1. Order Powerwall
    3. Install
      1. Pre-Installation
      2. Installation Day
      3. Post-Installation
    4. Mobile App
      1. Mobile App Overview
      2. Connecting Powerwall to Wi-Fi
      3. Powerwall Modes
      4. Energy Data
      5. Impact Cards
      6. Go Off-Grid
      7. Storm Watch
      8. Utility Rate Plans
      9. Solar and Energy Value
      10. Vehicle Charging During Power Outage
      11. Software Updates
    5. Owners
      1. Registering Your Powerwall
      2. Best Practices During Power Outages
      3. System Alerts and Notifications
      4. Connecting to Tesla Gateway
      5. Troubleshooting
      6. Requesting and Scheduling Service
      7. Join the Tesla Virtual Power Plant (Beta)
    6. Documents
      1. Documents
  2. Solar Panels
    1. Learn
      1. Why Go Solar
      2. Why Tesla Solar
      3. How Solar Panels Work
      4. Solar Price Match Guarantee
      5. Solar Purchase
      6. Tesla Financing
      7. What Tesla Installs at Your Home
      8. Tesla Solar Inverter
      9. How Tesla Saves You Money
      10. Your Utility Bill After Solar
      11. Service and Warranty
      12. Customer Stories
    2. Going Solar
      1. Process Overview
      2. How to Order Solar Panels
      3. Loan Financing Process
      4. Virtual Home Assessment
      5. Sizing and Design
      6. Solar Panel Installation
    3. After Installation
      1. What to Expect After Installation
      2. Connecting to Tesla Solar Inverter
      3. Turning On Your System
      4. Monitoring Your System
      5. Understanding System Performance
      6. Troubleshooting Your System
      7. Requesting and Scheduling Service
      8. Billing
      9. Removal & Reinstallation
      10. Transferring Ownership of Your Solar System
      11. Systems Affected by Natural Disaster or Force Majeure Event
    4. Documents
      1. Documents
      2. Contracts
      3. Property & Title
    5. Frequently Asked Questions
      1. Ordering
      2. Home Assessment
      3. Installation
      4. Inspection
      5. Activation
  3. Solar Roof
    1. Learn
      1. Why Solar Roof
      2. How Solar Roof Works
      3. What Tesla Installs at Your Home
      4. Tesla Solar Inverter
      5. Roof Complexity
      6. Tesla Financing
      7. Your Utility Bill After Solar
      8. Federal Tax Credit
      9. Solar Roof Warranty
    2. Install
      1. Install Process
      2. Installation Overview
      3. Prepare for Installation
    3. After Installation
      1. What to Expect After Installation
      2. Connecting to Tesla Solar Inverter
      3. Turning On Your System
      4. Monitoring Your System
      5. Understanding System Performance
      6. Troubleshooting Your System
      7. Requesting and Scheduling Service
      8. Billing
      9. Engaging with the Tesla Community
    4. Documents
      1. Documents
    5. Frequently Asked Questions
      1. Ordering
      2. Home Assessment
      3. Installation
      4. Inspection
      5. Activation
  4. More
    1. Installers
      1. Certified Installers
      2. Installing Powerwall
    2. Additional Support
      1. Video Guides
      2. Contact Us
    3. Legal
      1. Privacy Policy
      2. Contractor Licenses
      3. Demand Response Terms of Service

What Tesla Installs at Your Home

Tesla only installs equipment that meets our performance, aesthetic, reliability and value standards. All equipment is backed by a comprehensive, manufacturer’s warranty.

Solar Panels

We use all-black, high-efficiency panels that look great on your roof and that maintain their production levels at high temperatures with minimal degradation over their 25-year lifespan.

Current Tesla Solar Panel System Sizes

SIZE POWER RATING NUMBER OF PANELS TYPICAL ROOF AREA COVERED
Small 4.8 kW 12 260 sq ft
Medium 9.6 kW 24 520 sq ft
Large 14.4 kW 36 780 sq ft
X-Large 19.2 kW 48 1,040 sq ft

Tesla Solar Inverter

Your Tesla Solar Inverter is designed for reliability, high efficiency and the ability to maintain it without needing installers to go on your roof. Tesla Solar Inverter has robust safety features, including integrated rapid shutdown, arc fault protection and ground fault protection, and no neutral wire allows for simple installation. Tesla Solar Inverter has twice the standard number of MPPTs, allowing for high production on even complex roofs.

Solar Inverters

When completing your solar system layout, Tesla’s engineers will select the best solar inverter based on your home’s roof structure and sun exposure. Tesla has found that homeowners lose more energy production — and money — from costly maintenance due to unreliable inverters than from anything else. This choice provides you with reliable equipment without sacrificing overall production.

If Tesla determines that your solar system requires individual panel power optimizers, such as if your home has significant shading, then our engineers will design them in your layout. While individual panel power optimizers help with shading problems, they also consume more energy to do this and are less efficient in full sunlight compared to string inverters. The best solution for solar is always to reduce obstructions and maximize your panels’ exposure to sunlight.

Mounting Hardware

Tesla’s proprietary mounting hardware provides a low-profile installation and allows us to install 30% fewer anchor points on your roof compared to a traditional installation. This is intended to result in fewer issues over time and better aesthetics.

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