Tesla Solar Panels and Powerwalll

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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

[SamirD]

I know that other solar shingle manufactures provide hail damage details

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

[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]

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]

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.

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

[SamirD]

I am unaware of any solar shingle that can withstand large impacts from hail.

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.

[SunEagle]

Does anyone know how hail resistant the 'shingle' style panels are? My parent's home room had hardi slate installed when it was built in the 1990s, but it is going to need a complete replacement due to hail damage. Wouldn't want to run into the same thing with the Tesla shingles.

I am unaware of any solar shingle that can withstand large impacts from hail.

[SamirD]

Does anyone know how hail resistant the 'shingle' style panels are? My parent's home room had hardi slate installed when it was built in the 1990s, but it is going to need a complete replacement due to hail damage. Wouldn't want to run into the same thing with the Tesla shingles.

[GoingElectric]

I am NOT a fan of Tesla solar. Info is limited and it tries to get you in contract before you can see everything. The cars OTOH are best BEV one can get.

Same with Mona Lee, and the prices are not that good either.

[chrisski]

I am now leaning towards an outback radian with 10 kw of panels and a 10 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack.

More options with the Outback plus a Dc coupled battery is something I’m used to and if something goes wrong, I can troubleshoot.