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Tesla Solar Roof, Powerwall, traditional solar panels, custom homes, warranties, financing, and our service area across Florida.
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Tesla Solar Roof
What is Tesla Solar Roof?
Tesla Solar Roof is a roofing system that integrates solar generation into the roof itself, replacing traditional roofing with a combination of active glass solar tiles and inactive architectural-grade steel tiles. The active tiles capture sunlight and convert it to electricity; the inactive tiles complete the roof.
What does Tesla Solar Roof cost?
Cost depends on roof size and complexity, number of active solar tiles required to meet your energy goals, and whether you add Powerwall battery storage. PrimeBid produces a personalized quote based on your address, roof, and last 12 months of utility usage. Send your details for a sizing analysis.
Can anyone install a Tesla Solar Roof?
No. Tesla Solar Roof can only be installed by Tesla-certified installers with access to Tesla's specific install tooling, materials, and methodology. PrimeBid Energy LLC is a Tesla Premier Certified Installer covering all of Florida.
What is the warranty on Tesla Solar Roof?
Tesla Solar Roof carries a 25-year warranty covering all roof components: both the active solar tiles and the architectural steel tiles. This is among the longest warranties available on any roofing or solar product.
How is the right Tesla Solar Roof size determined?
PrimeBid pulls your last 12 months of utility bills, measures your roof area from high-resolution aerial imagery, then maps how many active solar tiles fit on your usable south- and west-facing roof planes at the right orientation and slope to meet your annual energy target.
When is the best time to install solar?
Florida offers full retail net metering today, and PrimeBid presents federal incentive-realization paths (Midas My Incentives and Full Transfer) at proposal. Incentive programs and net metering rules can change at the state or federal level. Installing under current rules locks in the structure that applies to your system at install time.
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Tesla Powerwall
What is Tesla Powerwall?
Tesla Powerwall is a rechargeable lithium-ion home battery that stores solar energy or grid electricity for use during outages, at night, or during peak utility rate periods. The current model, Powerwall 3, stores 13.5 kWh of usable energy per unit and includes a built-in solar inverter.
How long does Powerwall last during a power outage?
A single Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh usable) running essential loads only can support a typical home for 24 to 36 hours. Running central air conditioning brings the runtime down to several hours. Many Florida homes install 2 to 3 Powerwalls for extended hurricane backup, especially when paired with solar that recharges them during the day.
How many Powerwalls does my home need?
It depends on your usage patterns and goals. One Powerwall supports essential loads for a typical home for about a day. Multiple Powerwalls extend runtime and support larger backup loads (whole-home AC, EV charging). PrimeBid sizes Powerwall counts against your annual usage data and backup goals.
Can Powerwall be charged from the grid?
Yes. Powerwall can charge from solar, from the grid, or from a combination. Pairing with solar maximizes the energy-independence benefit because the daytime solar recharge extends backup runtime indefinitely during multi-day outages.
What is the Powerwall warranty?
Tesla warranties Powerwall for 10 years at 70% capacity retention. The unit's lithium-ion chemistry is engineered to operate effectively beyond the warranty window depending on usage patterns and install environment.
Is Powerwall 3 flood-proof?
Tesla rates Powerwall 3 for operation in floodwaters up to 28 inches deep. The unit's sealed enclosure and elevated internal components are designed to keep functioning during and after a flood event of that magnitude.
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Traditional solar panels (Maxeon)
How do I know if my home is right for solar panels?
The strongest candidates have roofs with 10+ years of remaining service life, south- or west-facing planes with sun exposure (minimal shading), and adequate roof area for the panel count needed to meet your annual usage. PrimeBid evaluates each address before recommending panels vs Tesla Solar Roof.
Should I install solar panels myself?
No. Florida solar installations require licensed electrical work, permitting, structural attachment to roofing, utility interconnection, and product-specific warranties that only apply when installed by certified installers. DIY installation voids most warranties and creates code, electrical, and roof-warranty issues.
What is the warranty on Maxeon solar panels?
PrimeBid is a Maxeon Preferred Partner and installs Maxeon panels with a 40-year product and performance warranty, the longest in the residential solar industry. The warranty covers both panel hardware and expected energy output over 40 years.
Do solar panels increase home value?
Independent studies including Zillow research on US home transactions have shown solar-equipped homes tend to sell at modest price premiums over comparable non-solar homes. Florida market conditions vary; PrimeBid does not guarantee specific resale outcomes.
Will solar panels damage my roof?
Properly installed solar panels do not damage the roof. PrimeBid uses sealed flashing at every roof penetration, and every attachment point is inspected and documented at installation.
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Net metering and savings
What is net metering?
Net metering is the billing policy that credits you for excess solar energy your home exports to the grid. With net metering, your daytime excess solar offsets your nighttime grid draw, making it possible for a properly sized system to substantially or fully offset your annual electric bill.
Does Florida still have net metering?
Florida currently offers full retail net metering, meaning excess solar exports are credited at the same per-kilowatt-hour rate you pay for electricity. This is the most favorable net-metering structure available; rules are set at the state utility-commission level and can change.
Do I still need solar storage if Florida has net metering?
Storage is optional but recommended for two reasons: backup power during grid outages (hurricanes), and hedging against future net-metering rule changes. With net metering plus solar alone, you save on energy. With storage added, you gain outage resilience and protection from policy shifts.
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Service area and PrimeBid
Where does PrimeBid install solar?
PrimeBid Energy LLC installs Tesla Solar Roof, Powerwall, traditional solar panels, and roofing across the entire state of Florida, including HVHZ jurisdictions (Miami-Dade and Broward counties).
Where does PrimeBid build custom homes?
PrimeBid Construction LLC (FL CGC1533249) builds custom homes in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties in Southwest Florida. Custom home construction is not offered outside this service area.
Is PrimeBid licensed and insured?
Yes. PrimeBid Construction LLC holds Florida General Contractor license CGC1533249 (incorporated 2014 in Lee County). PrimeBid Energy LLC is a licensed Florida solar/roofing contractor and a Tesla Premier Certified Installer.
How do I get a quote from PrimeBid?
Send us your address and recent utility bills via the contact page. For solar projects, we produce a sizing analysis based on your annual usage and roof geometry. For custom homes, we schedule an initial consultation to discuss vision, budget, and timeline.
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