Since we are a company that provides roof repair in Cincinnati, and affordably at that, we always want to stay informed about the latest breakthroughs in roofing technology.
And, of course, we are all familiar with investor / entrepreneur Elon Musk, and the impressive innovations his companies are making in a variety of fields. There is good reason why Musk is so well respected in the business and technology worlds.
Solar Roofing From Tesla
But what about the solar roofing that Tesla is working on? Tesla purchased SolarCity earlier this year, and their big move is into the field of solar tiles. Some of these tiles produce solar power, and others are inert tiles that appear just like regular roofing material.
There has been some back-and-forth regarding to proposed costs of such a roof. Tesla posted a solar roof calculator – which takes into account the square footage of your roof, as well as the cost of electricity in your location, and the tax credit you would (or could) receive to offset the cost of installation.
And while the long-term stated goal of Tesla is to have a solar roof cost less than a standard roof outfitted with solar panels, that reality appears to still be a long way off.
Ars Technica magazine calculated such a roof for their senior editor, who lives in Texas.
Even without the $7,000 Powerwall, which Tesla was recommending, the installation was estimated at over $99,000. Given his $180-per-month current electricity bill, the comparison indicates that even over 30 years of amortization, he would not make the money back on his initial installation investment.
Yes, certainly, we here at Harper Siding and Roofing are looking forward to our roof repair including a lot of solar roof work. We just hope the costs continue to come down.
For a free estimate on anything regarding your roof, your siding, or your gutters, please call us at 513-444-6098. And if you have differing opinions on this subject, we look forward to hearing what you have to say.