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re: Tesla solar roof in direct path of Ian no damage. Powerwall works after 10' wall of water
Posted on 10/4/22 at 12:40 pm to stout
Posted on 10/4/22 at 12:40 pm to stout
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Hours of being submerged after being hit with 150 MPH winds and there was no penetration is impressive no matter how you slice it.
The gas in a sealed gas can or tank would also be good to go
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Posted on 10/4/22 at 12:42 pm to Giantkiller
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Louisiana O&G bros reading this:
The estimate to put a Tesla Solar Shingle on my house was roughly 50% the cost of the house.
The o&g boys are safe for a while.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 12:44 pm to stout
so the battery pack is sealed, im not seeing anything special here 
Posted on 10/4/22 at 1:11 pm to DVinBR
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so the battery pack is sealed, im not seeing anything special here
The impressive part is the battery, gateway, and inverter, basically the control system for an off-grid capable power plant, went underwater and fired right back up.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 1:16 pm to Hopeful Doc
The cost is definitely significant. I walked intl a Tesla store after Ida to see if they would have warrantied that storm and it would not have been. The kid was trying the hard sell so I told him to throw in the contract that it would be warranties for 175mph and you have a deal. I did not buy the tesla roof that day
Posted on 10/4/22 at 1:17 pm to billjamin
If it’s not affordable for The average consumer, who cares? I give the contraption full credit for
It’s durability. But it’s a moot point if it’s unaffordable.
It’s durability. But it’s a moot point if it’s unaffordable.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 1:20 pm to tigerinthebueche
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If it’s not affordable for The average consumer, who cares?
Because first adopters pay a higher price to support development of emerging technology. That leads to innovation and competition that's brings prices down.
Also, the real novelty is the solar roof. This same setup with normal solar panels is a fraction of the price and would perform the same just not be as aesthetically pleasing.
This post was edited on 10/4/22 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 10/4/22 at 1:21 pm to UASports23
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Pretty impressive for any electronics.
they work for now.
lets see for how long after being exposed to that saltwater
Posted on 10/4/22 at 1:26 pm to stout
What is the originating cost of said roof and powerwall?
Posted on 10/4/22 at 1:26 pm to billjamin
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The PW is a fricking beast. I was there when one of the big IE firms did the fire and flood testing on them and we were shooting nail guns at them point blank, did a week + submersion and everything else we could think of.
That sounds like a bad arse and fun job.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 1:33 pm to Chad504boy
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What is the originating cost of said roof and powerwall?
Roof really depends on house size, solar resource factor and consumption needs.
PW is $10000 for the first and $6500 for every extra one up to 10.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:03 pm to Ghost of Colby
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That sounds like a bad arse and fun job.
It was a lot of fun. I've gotten to do some cool shite on investors dimes to test out new tech.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:04 pm to stout
We like Tesla now that Elin is a baw?
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:05 pm to Hopeful Doc
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The estimate to put a Tesla Solar Shingle on my house was roughly 50% the cost of the house.
Yeah I want to say the estimate for my house was about 100K and that didn't include the recommended 3 power walls
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:16 pm to Powerman
Interesting
Had an estimate done in 2019 (Arizona) where the tesla roof was about double the price of the regular.
It allegedly paid back pretty decent. Only reason I didn't pull the trigger was all of the paperwork and potentially scaring off a future buyer leery of the technology
Had an estimate done in 2019 (Arizona) where the tesla roof was about double the price of the regular.
It allegedly paid back pretty decent. Only reason I didn't pull the trigger was all of the paperwork and potentially scaring off a future buyer leery of the technology
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:22 pm to stout
Unfortunately not available in most Louisiana zip codes, if not all of them.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:24 pm to frequent flyer
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Unfortunately not available in most Louisiana zip codes, if not all of them.
Probably aren't any authorized installers. And I don't think any of the Tesla financers (at least none I've worked with) will take any La assets.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:49 pm to billjamin
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The PW is a fricking beast. I was there when one of the big IE firms did the fire and flood testing on them and we were shooting nail guns at them point blank, did a week + submersion and everything else we could think of. This post was edited on 10/4 at 12:49 p
So basically nothing will destruct these, so when we start having to put them in landfills too, they will be there forever.
Good to know.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:52 pm to Giantkiller
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Louisiana O&G bros reading this:
Idk, still looks like every single light is off.
Posted on 10/4/22 at 3:52 pm to billjamin
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And I don't think any of the Tesla financers (at least none I've worked with) will take any La assets.
I wonder if thats because louisiana wont let tesla sell direct to customers.
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