See How a Tesla Solar Roof Powers a Home and Two EVs

Ever wondered what it looks like when a home truly runs on sunshine? At our upcoming Mini Green Home Tour on Saturday, November 1, from 11 AM – 1 PM at 34 Pinecliff Drive, you can see exactly how one local family has turned their home into a quiet, seamless renewable energy system with no panels on the roof, no noisy generators, and no fossil fuels.

The Power of a Tesla Solar Roof

Instead of traditional solar panels mounted on top of shingles, this home features a Tesla Solar Glass Roof, installed in 2021. The roof is the solar system: each tile captures sunlight and turns it into electricity. Together, the tiles produce 12.6 kilowatts (kW) of clean power, enough to supply the household and charge two electric vehicles.

When the sun is shining, the energy flows directly into the home to power everything from lights to appliances to car chargers. Any excess electricity first fills the home’s battery system (the Tesla Powerwall) before sending surplus power back to the electric grid.

Energy Storage with the Tesla Powerwall

The Powerwall Gen 3 is a sleek battery mounted on the wall, quietly storing up to 13.5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy. That’s roughly enough to run the essentials of an average home overnight or during a power outage.

Think of it as your home’s energy safety net. During the day, solar energy charges the Powerwall. At night or when the grid goes down, the Powerwall automatically takes over — you may not even notice the switch.

Smart Control with the Span Panel

Adding to the intelligence of this system is a Span smart circuit breaker panel. Unlike a traditional breaker box, Span lets you see and control where your energy is going from an app on your phone.

You can monitor exactly how much electricity each appliance or circuit uses and even decide which parts of the house stay powered during an outage. For example:

• Keep the fridge, Wi-Fi, and EV chargers running

• Temporarily pause high-energy items like the dryer or oven
  

It’s energy management that’s as smart as your smartphone.

The Big Picture

Together, the Tesla Solar Roof, Powerwall, and Span panel form a complete home energy ecosystem:

1. Generate clean power with solar tiles.

2. Store excess energy in the Powerwall for later use.

3. Manage and monitor every circuit through Span for maximum efficiency.

The result is a home that’s resilient, efficient, and ready for a carbon-free future.

See It in Action — Mini Green Home Tour

Join us on Saturday, November 1, from 11 AM – 1 PM at 34 Pinecliff Drive for a guided look at this system in action. You’ll see how solar energy flows through the home, powers daily life, and even charges electric vehicles, all with zero emissions.

Whether you’re considering solar, curious about energy storage, or just love smart tech, this event will give you real-world insight into what sustainable living can look like.

Mini Green Home Tour

Saturday, November 1

11 AM – 1 PM

34 Pinecliff Drive

Come get inspired and see how tomorrow’s energy system works today.