Tesla Solar Panels and Powerwalll

[SamirD]

Hard to tell. What does the manufacturer state about hail damage

Don't know since finding out any tech specs on the Tesla products was impossible when we looked at the system a few years ago when the epa rebates were on.

[SunEagle]

Don't know since finding out any tech specs on the Tesla products was impossible when we looked at the system a few years ago when the epa rebates were on.

I know that other solar shingle manufactures provide hail damage details

[SamirD]

I know that other solar shingle manufactures provide hail damage details

Yep--they provide a lot more details on the product.

[Rade]

This is a regional thing. We looked at Tesla and the Tesla Powerwall for our home here in RI, and they really do not have a support footprint here, and of those who went with Tesla, not a very good reputation. That said, Marques Brownlee; Vlogger based in the Metro NYC region, is all in on Tesla and has a wonderful YouTube video about his experience with it. Well worth a look!

https://youtu.be/UJeSWbR6W04?si=E2Towl23QN9uFpXz

[Calsun]

The cost of the Tesla powerwall is roughly the same cost as adding a standby generator. With the Powerwall you will have up to two days of power for the house. With a standby generator you have power forever.

I would recommend getting an inverter like the Solis 5 that can be used with batteries and then add them later. Battery prices are continuing to drop and nothing gained by installing them now.

The dealers love the Powerwall as it more than doubles the cost of the project and doubles the dealer's profit.

[SunEagle]

The cost of the Tesla powerwall is roughly the same cost as adding a standby generator. With the Powerwall you will have up to two days of power for the house. With a standby generator you have power forever.

I would recommend getting an inverter like the Solis 5 that can be used with batteries and then add them later. Battery prices are continuing to drop and nothing gained by installing them now.

The dealers love the Powerwall as it more than doubles the cost of the project and doubles the dealer's profit.

Based on what I know is that unless the battery system is rated for at least 70kwh it won't last a day at my house but with my 12kw generator and bottled gas it will power my whole house for a few days.

[GoingElectric]

I wouldn't expect them to deal with large hail too well, but would even the pea size hurt them? That seems to be getting more common in their area unfortunately.

There is video of someone hitting Tesla shingle with hammer, no break.
But unless aesthetics are paramount, a panel is more efficient, are just as resilant.

[Calsun]

If hail actually was a problem with solar panels there would be thousands of reports of broken panels in places like Texas where severe hail storms are routine.

[Rade]

If hail actually was a problem with solar panels there would be thousands of reports of broken panels in places like Texas where severe hail storms are routine.

I had thought about that but here in Rhode Island, hail is not so much of a problem. I am more concerned about the rapid buildup of ice.

[SamirD]

There is video of someone hitting Tesla shingle with hammer, no break.
But unless aesthetics are paramount, a panel is more efficient, are just as resilant.

Interesting. My main idea for using shingles is that the roof has a lot of different angles and is pretty big so grabbing more sun might make sense via shingles vs panels.

[bcroe]

I had thought about that but here in Rhode Island, hail is not so much of a problem. I am more concerned about the rapid buildup of ice.

In 10 winters this ground mount PV array has seen a few ice
storms. None have done any damage, but only better weather
can remove the ice and restore generation level. Bruce Roe