Thanks for the video, as someone that just clicked on approval of the design, I am glad to hear that you are still ok with the decision of A. going solar and B. choosing Tesla. I think what a lot of folks oversee is that like with any large purchase there is a ton of research we as consumers should be doing. I upgraded to an additional panel on mine to get a 5.2KW system with a Powerwall. With that and no predicted changes in my consumption, not purchasing any electric vehicles anytime soon, I hope to minimize the SCE bill at the end of the year. Thank you for the education Chris!! Super helpful.
@@urjmzockennxkc I ended up cancelling my order. HOA and Tesla could not get their collective acts together. Tesla Reps failed to take simple instructions on how to get this across the finish line. So when push came to shove I just figured solar was not for me.
I had 3 additional solar panel installed to my system from another solar installer. Maybe source someone that can add additional panel to your system before 4/14 ?
Do you need to do periodic cleaning of the panels? When I used to live in a place where it rained a lot my panels developed algae (or whatever it’s called) and my energy production from the panels went way down
We are total power hogs over here I guess.... We ended up doing a 23Kw system and 2 powerwalls to make sure we were covered. We live in Southern Nevada where it's hot, have a 2800sqft house, and we have to charge 2 cars as well.... So we are chugging through 36000 kwh per year on average.
I just want to thank @tesla for watching my solar videos and changing their configurator every time after I publish a video haha. You can now purchase a POWERWALL ALONE!! Doesn't include the extra solar bundle discount but still qualifies for 30% tax credit 2022-23!
I can't emphasize enough how important it is to properly size your system, especially NOW. For anyone hoping to get grandfathered into NEM 2, we're rapidly approaching the point where it might be too late. Sure, the deadline is April 14th, but the reality is that solar installers are being slammed and the practical deadline to get in on NEM 2 contract rates is about another week from now. So, mid March. The installers must submit the application, along with a line drawing of the system and contract to the utility. And it has to be accepted with no errors. Adding panels after NEM 3 takes effect is going to drastically limit how many more you can add and risks throwing you into NEM 3. As for me, I'm adding 7 more panels to future proof my system and the process is already well underway to insure I stay in NEM 2. Another great video, Chris, lots of good information. I determined that I'm using an average of 35kWh a day to charge my Tesla and may get another in a couple of years. I refer new Tesla owners to your channel all the time. Cheers.
I wish I did this. I submitted my application for nem 2.0 in time but didn’t get them installed until this month. Since then I’ve had a baby and bought a model 3. I only ordered a 4.8kW system because we average like 250kWh per month. But it could easily be more later I wish I just bought a 6kW system and just coughed up the cash for it
@@itskelvinnYou can still add an additional 10% to the system and stay in NEM 2, I believe, but you need to confirm. I had an 11.8kW system and added 7 more panels before the NEM 2 window closed and now have 14kw total. Didn't get installed until last September, but SUPER glad I have it. Don't lose heart, there has been a lot of blowback and several bills are being floated to either roll back or make other changes to re-incentivize rooftop solar in CA, which is now down 80% with 17,000 jobs already lost due to the greed of the private utilities and the collusion of the CPUC while Newsom whistled past the graveyard since he's in the pocket of the big three utilities. Look up the California Solar Rights Alliance, and if nothing else, sign their petitions to get some bills passed in the legislature to bring common sense and fairness back to rooftop solar in CA.
@@JeffMcNeal thanks a lot for the info. 10% more is only one more panel though :( It’s ok if I lose nem 2.0 then I’d get a powerwall since powerwall 3 is much better
Hi Chris, I am planning on getting Solar for my home. It’s 1800sq foot home. Last year used closed to 6000kwh, not using AC and very less EV charging. My concern is how much kWh is needed if I use AC with EV charging. Can you please give some idea.how many powerwall is needed and panels?
Hey Chris, thanks for the very apropos video as I was just googling Tesla solar. I’ve been on the fence for some time now but just don’t know if it’s worth it. I’m probably just a stone throw from you and I too charge an X and a Y at home and my SCE bill is around $200/mo. The Tesla charging stats shows that we use about $60-$90/mo worth of electricity for the 2 cars (we don’t drive a lot, for now). However, the rising cost of electricity is what is kinda nudging me to go solar. So, to all: should I?
Are you going to add on? We are in same situation 2018 3.78 kw Tesla system. Im trying to figure out whats the best option right now lol Seems like 9kw is $25k ish
Nice video. Tesla is coming to do our site inspection March 14th. So hopefully everything move smoothly where we can move forward sign all necessary paperwork before Nem 3. We're in a time crunch. Ordered the 13.6 system which is more than enough energy because we plan to buy another ev. My big brother like you say always get a bigger system because you may want to add another car. That's what we plan to do. Thank you!
Hey Chris just used ur link to order a solar panels. Do you think 9kw system is good. This is for a single family home in north bay with 1 electric vehicle.
thanks for informative video. What kind of roof do you have? Is it clay tile roof? We also live in irvine and had signed up to get Tesla Solar panels. The Tesla technician showed up to check out our home/roof and said we had "clay" tile roofs and that they could not install the Tesla Solar panels because of the clay tile.
I have a 4.08 kWh Tesla panels as well. I'm in So Cal and just got my NEM bill in June from SCE and it was $1600. 🤬🤬🤬 This is from charging 2 Teslas. I need to get more panels ,but don't have that much roof space. Maybe 5 at the most. Should i get more panels or just get a Powerwall? Appreciate any feedback on the matter.
Supposedly, the LFP batteries allow for a lot more charge/discharge cycles, so if I was in California with the new plan, I'd most certainly run my house during the highest peak hours using my power walls and charge my car off peak. I'd also get as many panels and batteries as I possibly could fit/afford, because that gives you more options.
Dang that’s expensive for electricity!! My electric company in Iowa charges $0.10/kwh flat rate or if you choose to do the Time of Day program, then it is $0.06 for off peak and $0.16 peak.
The main problem with the Tesla Solar is that they don’t install the micro-inverters. The worst customer service. Plus, only 10years warranty. Others offer 25years warranty. Sorry Chris for the negative reviews for Tesla Solar, but it’s the fact.
@@shaunboy97 Please please please don’t choose Tesla Solar!!! You will regret it. If you live in California, go with Solar Optimum or SunPower. I would personally recommend Solar Optimum because their installation warranty is 25 years and they use the Panasonic panels and micro-inverters.
I'm in AZ and about to pull the trigger on a 12.5Kw system with Tesla. It's 25 yrs on the panels and 12.5 years on the inverter through Tesla. I have zero shade to deal with so the lack of microinverters doesn't bother me at all.
They want 140k for my home. That is more than I paid for my home. I pay 8c per KWH , so never really going to make sense for Tesla Solar here in Texas.
My Tesla solar failed 3 months after the install. I call them and they do nothing. They wouldn't even schedule a service technician to diagnose it. They just ignore the customer since they already got your money. I would avoid Tesla Solar at all cost.
@@EverydayChris I finally got a service technician scheduled for more than six weeks after reporting the Solar system failure. Of course if they need a new inverter it could take months from what I have read online.
my local energy not only does not have a off peak discount rate but if you use more then get you to pay even at a higher rate...so i will charge my tesla anytime i want...its a shame...thought WA state is trying to get people to buy EV cars...that is not helping! sneaky!
@@EverydayChris I don’t understand why you’re still getting a bill if you purchase solar, the whole point of getting solar is not to have a bill from Edison, correct
yeah only bummer is i could not overbuild to accommodate the EV we are all going to be forced to buy soon-a little advise buy your EV and charge at home first for a year or so then get your system sized based on usage. Without my powerwall I might have been disappointed...that thing pumps out juice and runs my house till sunup following a sunny day and I am in new england
@@mrjprocks I haven't had an issue post installation so I cannot say--pre-install they were very good ---the price was the price w/no upcharges/surprises--only bummer is my kids moved back home and my useage is up--also i got a full rebate year one that exceeded my tax liability--over 8k off from the feds
@@joecatetal3889 where are you located? I’m in S CA. I am told Solar now requires power wall & it’s $17-$20K alone. Did you get to max out your usuage offset? I was also told it’s capped at 150%.
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Did you have the AC full blast all month? How did you use 741 KWhs?
Thanks for the video, as someone that just clicked on approval of the design, I am glad to hear that you are still ok with the decision of A. going solar and B. choosing Tesla. I think what a lot of folks oversee is that like with any large purchase there is a ton of research we as consumers should be doing. I upgraded to an additional panel on mine to get a 5.2KW system with a Powerwall. With that and no predicted changes in my consumption, not purchasing any electric vehicles anytime soon, I hope to minimize the SCE bill at the end of the year. Thank you for the education Chris!! Super helpful.
Thank yoU!
How are you liking it?
@@urjmzockennxkc I ended up cancelling my order. HOA and Tesla could not get their collective acts together. Tesla Reps failed to take simple instructions on how to get this across the finish line. So when push came to shove I just figured solar was not for me.
I had 3 additional solar panel installed to my system from another solar installer. Maybe source someone that can add additional panel to your system before 4/14 ?
In Florida how much it comes for 10kw and do we have to get power wall?
Do you need to do periodic cleaning of the panels? When I used to live in a place where it rained a lot my panels developed algae (or whatever it’s called) and my energy production from the panels went way down
it does help every 5 years or so
Love your videos. Thank you.
We are total power hogs over here I guess.... We ended up doing a 23Kw system and 2 powerwalls to make sure we were covered. We live in Southern Nevada where it's hot, have a 2800sqft house, and we have to charge 2 cars as well.... So we are chugging through 36000 kwh per year on average.
I just want to thank @tesla for watching my solar videos and changing their configurator every time after I publish a video haha. You can now purchase a POWERWALL ALONE!! Doesn't include the extra solar bundle discount but still qualifies for 30% tax credit 2022-23!
I can't emphasize enough how important it is to properly size your system, especially NOW. For anyone hoping to get grandfathered into NEM 2, we're rapidly approaching the point where it might be too late. Sure, the deadline is April 14th, but the reality is that solar installers are being slammed and the practical deadline to get in on NEM 2 contract rates is about another week from now. So, mid March. The installers must submit the application, along with a line drawing of the system and contract to the utility. And it has to be accepted with no errors. Adding panels after NEM 3 takes effect is going to drastically limit how many more you can add and risks throwing you into NEM 3. As for me, I'm adding 7 more panels to future proof my system and the process is already well underway to insure I stay in NEM 2. Another great video, Chris, lots of good information. I determined that I'm using an average of 35kWh a day to charge my Tesla and may get another in a couple of years. I refer new Tesla owners to your channel all the time. Cheers.
Thanks Jeff!! Good tips!
What is nem?
I wish I did this. I submitted my application for nem 2.0 in time but didn’t get them installed until this month. Since then I’ve had a baby and bought a model 3. I only ordered a 4.8kW system because we average like 250kWh per month. But it could easily be more later
I wish I just bought a 6kW system and just coughed up the cash for it
@@itskelvinnYou can still add an additional 10% to the system and stay in NEM 2, I believe, but you need to confirm. I had an 11.8kW system and added 7 more panels before the NEM 2 window closed and now have 14kw total. Didn't get installed until last September, but SUPER glad I have it. Don't lose heart, there has been a lot of blowback and several bills are being floated to either roll back or make other changes to re-incentivize rooftop solar in CA, which is now down 80% with 17,000 jobs already lost due to the greed of the private utilities and the collusion of the CPUC while Newsom whistled past the graveyard since he's in the pocket of the big three utilities. Look up the California Solar Rights Alliance, and if nothing else, sign their petitions to get some bills passed in the legislature to bring common sense and fairness back to rooftop solar in CA.
@@JeffMcNeal thanks a lot for the info. 10% more is only one more panel though :(
It’s ok if I lose nem 2.0 then I’d get a powerwall since powerwall 3 is much better
are you using LiFePo batteries ?! In that case is it reasonable to charge not to 100% but to 80 % ?!
Hey Chris, I really enjoy your content . Keep it up !
Thanks, will do!
Hi Chris, I am planning on getting Solar for my home. It’s 1800sq foot home. Last year used closed to 6000kwh, not using AC and very less EV charging. My concern is how much kWh is needed if I use AC with EV charging. Can you please give some idea.how many powerwall is needed and panels?
I wish I got a 12 or 16 kWh panel with 1 power walll for charging 2 electric cars
Hey Chris, thanks for the very apropos video as I was just googling Tesla solar. I’ve been on the fence for some time now but just don’t know if it’s worth it. I’m probably just a stone throw from you and I too charge an X and a Y at home and my SCE bill is around $200/mo. The Tesla charging stats shows that we use about $60-$90/mo worth of electricity for the 2 cars (we don’t drive a lot, for now). However, the rising cost of electricity is what is kinda nudging me to go solar.
So, to all: should I?
I would. Like I never thought I'd need a chest freezer but we had to get one so another thing that sucks up energy
Are you going to add on? We are in same situation 2018 3.78 kw Tesla system.
Im trying to figure out whats the best option right now lol
Seems like 9kw is $25k ish
nvm, I watched till the end lol
Nice video. Tesla is coming to do our site inspection March 14th. So hopefully everything move smoothly where we can move forward sign all necessary paperwork before Nem 3. We're in a time crunch. Ordered the 13.6 system which is more than enough energy because we plan to buy another ev. My big brother like you say always get a bigger system because you may want to add another car. That's what we plan to do. Thank you!
Awesome!
Hey Chris just used ur link to order a solar panels. Do you think 9kw system is good. This is for a single family home in north bay with 1 electric vehicle.
9?! Yes. I regret the 4. 9 is the sweet spot for sure! Thank you!!
Why don’t you add extra panels ?
thanks for informative video.
What kind of roof do you have? Is it clay tile roof?
We also live in irvine and had signed up to get Tesla Solar panels.
The Tesla technician showed up to check out our home/roof and said we had "clay" tile roofs and that they could not install the Tesla Solar panels because of the clay tile.
Clay! Tell him to go up and remove the tile. A lot of Irvine homes put cement on the edges to make it look premium but it’s not
I have a 4.08 kWh Tesla panels as well. I'm in So Cal and just got my NEM bill in June from SCE and it was $1600. 🤬🤬🤬 This is from charging 2 Teslas.
I need to get more panels ,but don't have that much roof space. Maybe 5 at the most. Should i get more panels or just get a Powerwall? Appreciate any feedback on the matter.
I'd say more panels if you can. The 4 kw won't be even able to charge the powerwall everyday
I'm purchasing Tesla solar and will definitely use referral code.
Good choice!
Would get it in an instant if only it was sold in Canada. 😢
Supposedly, the LFP batteries allow for a lot more charge/discharge cycles, so if I was in California with the new plan, I'd most certainly run my house during the highest peak hours using my power walls and charge my car off peak. I'd also get as many panels and batteries as I possibly could fit/afford, because that gives you more options.
How many KWh do you use every month?. And what’s the sq footage of your home?.
Does loan option mean you rent or after payments are over these panels are yours ?
After payments you own the system
How often do you clean your solar panel?
The rain did it! Haven’t cleaned it since we installed
@@EverydayChris That's an eco friendly way lol
Dang that’s expensive for electricity!! My electric company in Iowa charges $0.10/kwh flat rate or if you choose to do the Time of Day program, then it is $0.06 for off peak and $0.16 peak.
California is expensive 😢. Gas, electricity, insurance etc
you have many broken roof tiles, did that damage happen with installation?
I DO??!?! ii'm not sure it's been so long
@@EverydayChris Sorry, I took a closer look, what looked like broken tiles was the roof vents.
Haha ok thank you!
Your electric bill is confusing. Doesn't instill confidence. You opted out of what "clean energy thing?" Great info as always.
Have 8 Kw Solar system installed inDecember. Unfortunately it will take a while to see any reduction hopefully soon
haha december and winter is the least amount of sun
@@EverydayChris Reagding Battery.. Tesla requests the cars to be charged 100% right?
.. Our elctric company is Smud...
So expensive for a 20kw system with 3 power walls in Texas with minimal buy back from ENTERGY.
The main problem with the Tesla Solar is that they don’t install the micro-inverters. The worst customer service. Plus, only 10years warranty. Others offer 25years warranty. Sorry Chris for the negative reviews for Tesla Solar, but it’s the fact.
hopefully it lasts!
I'm looking into Tesla solar now and it's a 25yr warranty... maybe they upped it recently
@@shaunboy97 Please please please don’t choose Tesla Solar!!! You will regret it. If you live in California, go with Solar Optimum or SunPower. I would personally recommend Solar Optimum because their installation warranty is 25 years and they use the Panasonic panels and micro-inverters.
Why theyre putting out nem 2.0....its about paying you less and taking that solar you produced and sell it to another customer full price
I'm in AZ and about to pull the trigger on a 12.5Kw system with Tesla. It's 25 yrs on the panels and 12.5 years on the inverter through Tesla. I have zero shade to deal with so the lack of microinverters doesn't bother me at all.
They want 140k for my home. That is more than I paid for my home. I pay 8c per KWH , so never really going to make sense for Tesla Solar here in Texas.
So much easier to skip all that headache and just move to Texas.
My Tesla solar failed 3 months after the install. I call them and they do nothing. They wouldn't even schedule a service technician to diagnose it. They just ignore the customer since they already got your money. I would avoid Tesla Solar at all cost.
Holy that’s not good.
@@EverydayChris I finally got a service technician scheduled for more than six weeks after reporting the Solar system failure. Of course if they need a new inverter it could take months from what I have read online.
@@Keppler22b oh man. good luck!
my local energy not only does not have a off peak discount rate but if you use more then get you to pay even at a higher rate...so i will charge my tesla anytime i want...its a shame...thought WA state is trying to get people to buy EV cars...that is not helping! sneaky!
Are you still getting a bill from Edison after having solar panels on your roof ?
Yes most def
@@EverydayChris I don’t understand why you’re still getting a bill if you purchase solar, the whole point of getting solar is not to have a bill from Edison, correct
Sounds like you didn’t get a power bank and your system is too small
i am 1 year in w/tesla solar and zero regrets...I would strongly recommend at least 1 powerwall-my utility owes me 360 dollars as of today
Yeah agree with the power wall
yeah only bummer is i could not overbuild to accommodate the EV we are all going to be forced to buy soon-a little advise buy your EV and charge at home first for a year or so then get your system sized based on usage. Without my powerwall I might have been disappointed...that thing pumps out juice and runs my house till sunup following a sunny day and I am in new england
I’m looking into Tesla solar. How has the service been? I’ve been reading that their customer service is horrible.
@@mrjprocks I haven't had an issue post installation so I cannot say--pre-install they were very good ---the price was the price w/no upcharges/surprises--only bummer is my kids moved back home and my useage is up--also i got a full rebate year one that exceeded my tax liability--over 8k off from the feds
@@joecatetal3889 where are you located? I’m in S CA. I am told Solar now requires power wall & it’s $17-$20K alone. Did you get to max out your usuage offset? I was also told it’s capped at 150%.
400 dollar bill! With solar!!!
I think this is all insanity. You buy a 100k model X and 50k model y 6k for solar just to save 3-400 a month on gas and electricity hahaha
Hahaah cheap when I need to be
tesla👽👽🔥❤️
Nope not if you use all the electricity you generate
Y are kinda like# BEKiND
Hmmmm. Tesla is cheap, but Musk is a dick and customer service sucks. We'll see. I don't know if I will go with them or not.
13 minutes and don’t say anything worthwhile….
Tesla is terrible Terrible customer service, terrible equipment. And they dont even care.
Bidenomics. 😂
hahahh