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Tesla Files Two Patents for Solar Roof System

September 4, 2019

Amidst negative news of its solar panels causing rooftop fires, Tesla is making progress on its solar roof system with the filing of two patents that address the installation process.

Amazon Joins Walmart in Blaming Tesla for Solar Panel Roof Fire

Chris Gray

August 27, 2019

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Three days after Walmart filed a suit against Tesla claiming its solar panels caused rooftop fires, Amazon revealed one of its warehouses in California caught fire due to a Tesla solar panel system.

Walmart Lawsuit Claims Tesla’s Solar Roof Panels Caused Fires at Stores

Chris Gray

August 22, 2019

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Walmart has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, claiming the company's solar panels caused fires at seven different stores due to "years of gross negligence."

3 IN 1 ROOF Passes Safety Testing for Solar Roof Tiles

Chris Gray

August 22, 2019

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3 IN 1 ROOF announced it has developed a solar roof system that is not only eight times lighter than traditional tile, but can withstand Category 5 winds and has a Class-A fire rating.

3 in 1 Roof Ready to take on Tesla in Solar Roofing Market

November 8, 2017

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Using Tesla’s own cost calculator available on its website, 3 in 1 Roofing officials estimate their cost per square foot for a reroof is roughly $11 less than Tesla’s.

Q&A with Aaron Nitzkin: Solar Energy's Steady Growth in Recent Years Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Courtney Dobson

February 23, 2017

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Last year was a big one for the solar roofing industry with the renewal of federal tax credits and the announcement of Tesla's 'solar shingle.'

Tesla's New Solar Roof System Won't Mark the End of Shingles

Does the Tesla/SolarCity merger mean roofers should hang up their nail guns? Not any time soon.

Trent Cotney

February 6, 2017

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk set out to create a roof product that would be cheaper, provide useable electricity, and be aesthetically appealing.

Solar Spectacle: Elon Musk’s Solar Shingle Gamble

The plan isn’t resonating with roofing experts, but they’re paying attention.

Art Aisner

December 8, 2016

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk turned a lot of heads last fall by unveiling his much-anticipated ‘solar shingle.’

Solar Roofs: Are We There Yet?

To truly change the industry, Elon Musk’s ‘solar shingle’ must move the needle on more than just aesthetics.

Michael Carnahan

December 2, 2016

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SolarCity and Tesla's latest announcement for a solar roof sure did grab a lot of headlines and get us all talking about the prospects of an integrated solar shingle.