<story><title>Tesla’s new Solar Roof costs less than a new roof plus solar panels</title><url>https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/25/teslas-new-solar-roof-costs-less-than-a-new-roof-plus-solar-panels-aims-for-install-rate-of-1k-per-week/</url></story><parent_chain><item><author>aphextron</author><text>&amp;gt; Cheaper than traditional roof plus solar.&lt;p&gt;I find that really hard to believe. A new roof runs between 5-10k, and a 3kw solar system can be had for ~5k + labor. Even if they are including a power wall in that price it&amp;#x27;s still pretty steep.&lt;p&gt;Edit: It looks like they are actually quoting a 10kw system with 3 power walls (~40kwH storage) included, which at that point sounds about right at $40k. Still far beyond the reach of anyone but the wealthy, but not necessarily a bad deal if you&amp;#x27;re in the market.</text></item><item><author>the8472</author><text>Cheaper than traditional roof &lt;i&gt;plus solar&lt;/i&gt;.</text></item><item><author>wil421</author><text>&amp;gt; Tesla’s Solar Roof  website now includes a pricing estimator, which lists $42,500 as the total price for the average 2,000 square-foot home, with 10kW solar panels. It also lists $33,950 as the price after an $8,550 federal tax incentive. You can also enter your address and get an updated estimate that takes into account local costs and incentives, and add on any Powerwalls (with three as the default for a 2,000 square-foot roof).&lt;p&gt;$42k does not sound like the solar roof is cheaper than a traditional roof. What kind of roof are they comparing it to? A mini-mansion with terra-cotta shingles or asphalt shingles?&lt;p&gt;A quick google search and home advisor suggests it’s about half the price.</text></item></parent_chain><comment><author>rco8786</author><text>&amp;gt; new roof runs between 5-10k,&lt;p&gt;That is &lt;i&gt;incredibly&lt;/i&gt; cheap if so. That would be a roof on a small barn around here.</text></comment>
<story><title>Tesla’s new Solar Roof costs less than a new roof plus solar panels</title><url>https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/25/teslas-new-solar-roof-costs-less-than-a-new-roof-plus-solar-panels-aims-for-install-rate-of-1k-per-week/</url></story><parent_chain><item><author>aphextron</author><text>&amp;gt; Cheaper than traditional roof plus solar.&lt;p&gt;I find that really hard to believe. A new roof runs between 5-10k, and a 3kw solar system can be had for ~5k + labor. Even if they are including a power wall in that price it&amp;#x27;s still pretty steep.&lt;p&gt;Edit: It looks like they are actually quoting a 10kw system with 3 power walls (~40kwH storage) included, which at that point sounds about right at $40k. Still far beyond the reach of anyone but the wealthy, but not necessarily a bad deal if you&amp;#x27;re in the market.</text></item><item><author>the8472</author><text>Cheaper than traditional roof &lt;i&gt;plus solar&lt;/i&gt;.</text></item><item><author>wil421</author><text>&amp;gt; Tesla’s Solar Roof  website now includes a pricing estimator, which lists $42,500 as the total price for the average 2,000 square-foot home, with 10kW solar panels. It also lists $33,950 as the price after an $8,550 federal tax incentive. You can also enter your address and get an updated estimate that takes into account local costs and incentives, and add on any Powerwalls (with three as the default for a 2,000 square-foot roof).&lt;p&gt;$42k does not sound like the solar roof is cheaper than a traditional roof. What kind of roof are they comparing it to? A mini-mansion with terra-cotta shingles or asphalt shingles?&lt;p&gt;A quick google search and home advisor suggests it’s about half the price.</text></item></parent_chain><comment><author>t34543</author><text>Roofs in my area are 20k for 1200 sq ft. Asphalt shingles. I would love to live in an area where it’s 5-10k.</text></comment>