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Re:Tesla Solar Roof: 9.85kW for $50k by detaro on Sunday May 13, 2018 @05:38PM (#17061179)
Can anyone familiar with the market compare that price to a "normal" roof solar installation? Seems quite expensive at first glance, but I'm not sure I have a good reference point when pricing everything in (warranty, powerwall, ...)
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Re:Tesla Solar Roof: 9.85kW for $50k by grizzles on Sunday May 13, 2018 @06:40PM (#17061409)
It's ~3.3X the price. It seems like an introductory price for early adopters.
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Re:Tesla Solar Roof: 9.85kW for $50k by femidav on Tuesday May 15, 2018 @08:19AM (#17073370)
Rather 5 times the normal solar panels.
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Re:Tesla Solar Roof: 9.85kW for $50k by YoelK on Sunday May 13, 2018 @06:50PM (#17061443)
aren't early adopters supposed to get a better deal, not worse?
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Re:Tesla Solar Roof: 9.85kW for $50k by detaro on Monday May 14, 2018 @12:16AM (#17062635)
If they are enthusiastic enough, they pay extra for the privilege of getting the cool stuff early and/or taking part in it getting finalized.
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Re:Tesla Solar Roof: 9.85kW for $50k by greglindahl on Monday May 14, 2018 @01:56AM (#17063034)
It's expected to be expensive -- compare it to a new, premium roof.

If you aren't in the market for a premium roof, this isn't the product for you.

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