Tesla Solar Roof: integrated solar roof tiles for generating energy
Turn your home’s roof into part of your energy system. Tesla Solar Roof integrates photovoltaic tiles and roofing components into a solution that combines solar power generation, protection, and a uniform appearance.
RAAS Solar, Tesla’s official partner in the Dominican Republic, evaluates each project based on the building, its energy needs, and the required scope.
A roof that generates energy and protect your property
Greater control over energy
Photovoltaic roof tiles generate electricity that can be used on the roof and combined with storage, depending on the project design.
Protection built into the cover
Solar Roof integrates photovoltaic shingles in the areas designed to generate power, glass shingles in the non-photovoltaic areas, and metal components at transitions, edges, and roof penetrations.
Designed for demanding conditions
The system combines a high-strength roof deck with performance ratings for wind, impact, and external fire exposure.
What is Tesla Solar Roof?
Solar Roof is a solar roofing system in which photovoltaic shingles are integrated into the roof and generate electricity. Areas that do not require solar power generation are filled in with glass shingles and metal components to maintain the continuity of the roof.
Unlike a project in which solar panels are installed on top of an existing roof, Solar Roof integrates photovoltaic generation into the roof system itself. RAAS Solar can help determine which option best suits the conditions and objectives of each project.
Why consider Tesla Solar Roof?
Solar Roof combines into a single roof solutions that are typically evaluated separately: solar power generation, building protection, durability, and architectural design.
Energy Generation Monitoring
Generate electricity right on your roof and use it in the building. The potential savings are estimated based on consumption, production, the electricity rate, and the project’s configuration.
Greater peace of mind in the event of a fire
Solar Roof has a UL 790 Class A fire resistance rating for the roofing system, the highest category within Classes A, B, and C of this standard for external fire exposure.
Integrated Aesthetics
Solar roof tiles blend in with the rest of the roof to maintain a seamless appearance, with no modules protruding above the roof surface.
Ceiling Resistor
Tesla designs the Solar Roof to withstand harsh wind and impact conditions, while also serving as the property’s roof.
How Does a Roof Work? with photovoltaic roof tiles?
Solar Roof combines energy-generating elements with layers and components that protect the building. The layout of each component is determined by the roof’s geometry and the project’s energy design.
Bottom membrane
It helps protect against water ingress from wind-driven rain and acts as a fire barrier.
Photovoltaic roof tiles
They generate electricity and form part of the surface that protects the roof from impacts and water.
Glass tiles and metal components
They complete the non-photovoltaic areas and address transitions, edges, junctions, and roof penetrations.
| Component | What it offers | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom membrane | Protection against water ingress and fire barrier function. | Beneath the visible parts of the system. |
| Photovoltaic roof tile | Electricity generation, water management, and protection against impacts. | Areas designated for solar power generation. |
| Glass tile | Continuity of the roof in areas without power generation. | Areas that do not require photovoltaic tiles. |
| Metal components | Handling edges, transitions, junctions, and penetrations. | Ridges, eaves, windows, and changes in elevation. |
A sunroof that integrates with the architecture of their project
Solar Roof combines photovoltaic shingles, glass shingles, and metal trim to address various roof surfaces, edges, transitions, and elements without compromising visual continuity.
- Uniform appearance in both sunlit and shaded areas.
- Solutions for ridges, edges, and changes in elevation.
- Integration of windows, openings, and other construction details.
A deck designed to offer greater peace of mind in the event of a fire
When a roof also generates energy, its fire performance is an important safety consideration. The Tesla Solar Roof is UL 790 Class A-rated for resistance to external fire exposure.
Class A is the highest category among the A, B, and C classes defined in UL 790. In addition, the system’s bottom membrane serves as a fire barrier within the roof assembly.
Designed for wind and impact and harsh weather conditions
Solar Roof combines photovoltaic shingles, glass shingles, and metal trim to address different roof surfaces, edges, transitions, and elements without losing visual continuity.
- Uniform appearance in both sunlit and shaded areas.
- Solutions for ridges, edges, and changes in elevation.
- Integration of windows, openings, and other construction details.
Generate energy and store it with the Tesla Powerwall 3
Solar Roof generates electricity from the roof. When integrated with the Tesla Powerwall 3, some of that energy can be stored for later use and to provide backup power during outages.
Backup capacity and savings potential are determined based on the installed configuration, prioritized loads, consumption, and the project’s solar generation.
Learn how you generate and use your energy from the Tesla app
The Tesla app lets you view energy data from compatible devices within the Solar Roof and Powerwall ecosystem to better understand how energy is generated, stored, and used.
The available features depend on the devices and the installed configuration, and certain products may receive remote software updates.
Solar Roof in various project styles
The combination of photovoltaic roof tiles, glass, and metal components makes it possible to adapt the system to contemporary and traditional homes, as well as those with multi-sloped roofs or intricate architectural details.
Residential
Traditional Architecture
Contemporary
Deck Plans
What RAAS Solar Needs to get a quote for your project
Solar Roof is designed to meet the specific conditions of each home. The initial information allows us to assess the project’s feasibility and define the scope to be included in the quote.
Location and Property
Address, type of dwelling, current condition of the roof, and general access conditions.
Ceiling Design
Geometry, slopes, transitions, penetrations, floor plans, and photographs are available.
Energy Needs
Consumption, generation targets, and loads that may require backup power.
Scope of the Project
Interest in the Tesla Solar Roof, Powerwall 3, and other products or services you’d like to evaluate.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tesla Solar Roof
Is the Tesla Solar Roof a shingle-style solar panel?
Solar Roof is not a conventional tile-shaped panel. It is a solar roofing system in which the photovoltaic tiles are an integral part of the roof itself. For a conventional photovoltaic solution installed on an existing roof, see solar panels.
Do all Solar Roof tiles generate energy?
No. Solar Roof combines photovoltaic tiles in the power-generating areas with glass tiles in non-photovoltaic areas and metal components along edges, transitions, and penetrations.
How does Solar Roof help protect your home from water damage?
The system includes a bottom membrane and components designed to manage water on the roof. The membrane helps protect against water ingress associated with wind-driven rain.
How fire-resistant is the Tesla Solar Roof?
Solar Roof has a UL 790 Class A rating for resistance to external fire exposure, the highest category within Classes A, B, and C of that standard. The rating describes performance under test conditions and does not imply that a home is immune to fire.
Is it designed to withstand strong winds and impacts?
Tesla specifies a wind rating of up to 194 mph and UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance for Solar Roof. The applicable configuration must be determined based on the location and conditions of each project.
Can the Tesla Solar Roof be integrated with the Tesla Powerwall?
Yes. The Tesla Powerwall 3 can store some of the energy generated and provide backup power based on the installed capacity and prioritized loads.
Can I monitor the system from the Tesla app?
Yes. The Tesla Powerwall 3 can store some of the energy generated and provide backup power based on the installed capacity and prioritized loads.
How much can I save with Tesla Solar Roof?
Savings are estimated for each project. They depend on the home's energy consumption, the projected solar output, the electricity rate, and the final system configuration.
How is the price of a Tesla Solar Roof determined?
RAAS Solar prepares a quote after reviewing the property, the roof, the energy needs, and the scope of the project. Solar Roof is not treated as a product with a standard retail price.
How long does the installation take?
The timeline is determined after reviewing the scope, the condition of the property, its availability, and the steps required to carry out the project.
What warranty applies to Solar Roof?
The applicable warranty must be confirmed in the proposal and current project documentation, including its duration, coverage, and exclusions.
How do I know if Solar Roof is right for my home?
Request a quote and provide some initial information about the property. RAAS Solar will assess the condition of the roof, your energy needs, and the scope of the project you wish to evaluate.
Request a quote for your project
Please share the initial details about your property so that the RAAS Solar team can review the scope of your project. The form will allow you to select Tesla Solar Roof and, if you wish, other products or services you’d also like to evaluate.