Solar Roof

Tesla solar factory in NY caught in the crossfire of Buffalo Billion corruption case

A high-profile developer connected to Tesla's solar factory in Buffalo, NY was convicted last Thursday of rigging the bids for…

Tesla to end Home Depot partnership as it closes 12 solar facilities: report

Tesla is closing around a dozen of its solar facilities across nine states in the United States. The closures of…

Tesla Solar Roof customer gives insights on cost and installation process

One of the first known Tesla Solar Roof residential customers has shed some light on the process for installing the unique energy producing…

Tesla Gigafactory 2 to ramp hiring efforts as Solar Roof installations begin

Tesla Inc. is reportedly ramping up its recruitment efforts at its Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, NY, with the company set…

Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles showcased in new residential installation pictures

Pictures of Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles installed on a residential unit were recently shared online, showcasing the near-indistinguishable look of…

Tesla’s solar rooftop array at Gigafactory 1 is starting to take shape

Recent aerial photographs obtained by Teslarati show that Tesla's installation of its rooftop solar array for Gigafactory 1 outside of…

Tesla commits to Gigafactory 2 expansion despite Trump’s 30% solar tariff

Despite facing a possible financial hit due to a 30 percent tariff being imposed by the Trump administration on imported…

Tesla Solar Roof tile production begins at Gigafactory 2, customer installs soon to follow

Tesla has begun production of its highly-anticipated Solar Roof tiles from the company's Gigafactory 2 facility in Buffalo, NY. According…

Tesla mass firings are reportedly making its way across SolarCity

The mass firing taking place at Tesla has reportedly spread into the solar-side of its business, with former and current…

Panasonic poised to become a top auto supplier as Tesla ties deepen

Panasonic Corp., a main supplier for Tesla and strategic partner to the Silicon Valley-based electric car maker, is looking at…

Tesla’s Solar Roof patent reveals “conductive paste” used for tile bonding

Tesla was granted a patent for its Solar Roof on August 29 for a new way to bond the roof…

Audi could forge ahead with EV solar roof despite Tesla skepticism

Audi will be pairing with Altra Devices, a Chinese photovoltaic cell developer, to produce solar energy-capturing glass roofs for the luxury…

Tesla completes first Solar Roof installations on employee homes, pilot production remains at Fremont

Tesla has announced that the first Solar Roof installations have been completed on the homes of select employees including CEO Elon Musk's…

Tesla’s “World’s biggest battery” in Southern Australia is raising questions

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk sparked major discussion after they announced they would solve South Australia’s power crisis with the…

SolarCity co-founder Peter Rive leaves Tesla ahead of Solar Roof production ramp

Tesla has lost a top solar executive. Peter Rive, a SolarCity co-founder, will be leaving Tesla  in search of other…

Tesla’s low-cost solar technology could boost a lagging Japanese solar industry

Tesla one day could break barriers in Japan’s lagging solar market after being featured at a Japanese photovoltaic technology exhibition.…

Tesla eyeing solar cell manufacturer that could drive 50% cost reduction, says industry group

A note from Axiom Capital is saying Tesla is in talks with Swiss photovoltaics firm Meyer Burger to develop solar…

Tesla Gigafactory 2 in NY ready to hire ahead of Solar Roof production

Tesla's Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, N.Y., is slated to begin production on solar tiles by fall, and partner Panasonic is heading…

Tesla’s entry into solar could be challenged by lobbying from utility companies

As solar energy expands its presence in the United States, traditional utility companies are citing homeowner affordability and freeloading in…

Tesla Solar Roof tile installations could come soon for California

Tesla had initially said Solar Roof tile installations would begin in June, but a spokesperson said the teams were still working…