If that happens, Musk says that Tesla will join forces with Panasonic to manufacture the new solar cells in a Buffalo, N.Y. The solar roof tiles will be available as a joint product with SolarCity, pending approval of a proposed merger of the two companies (a shareholder vote is expected on November 17). In the Tesla launch video, CEO Elon Musk shares his vision for an integrated sustainable energy future and shows off an aesthetically pleasing cadre of solar cell glass roofing tiles.Īccording to Musk, Tesla teamed up with solar energy company SolarCity to create a solar roof that is not just functional, but beautiful, affordable, and integrated. The company’s three-part solution consists of energy generation, storage, and transport with its own brand of solar roofing tiles, battery packs, and electric cars, respectively. homes currently.īut Tesla’s vision isn’t about adding sustainable energy-it’s about completely integrating it into our homes and lives. A small portion of that market is already taken up by solar panels, which are installed on about 1 million U.S. Tesla wants to integrate sustainable energy into our everyday lives-and that’s kind of a big deal.Īlthough most famous for making electric cars, last week Tesla unveiled its concept for solar glass roofing tiles that will expand the company’s vision for a future powered by integrated sustainable energy.Īnd because about 5 million new roofs are installed in the United States every year, there’s a large market for sustainable energy sitting on top of each home.
Tesla’s new glass roofing tiles hide solar cells underneath.
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