Tile

An individual piece of a Tesla Solar Roof that generates electricity and integrates with other roof tiles to form a complete solar power system.

String Inverter

An inverter that converts DC to AC for a series of solar panels or tiles connected in a “string.”

State of Charge

The current level of charge in a battery compared to its total capacity, used to monitor the performance of Tesla Powerwall systems.

String Inverter

An inverter that converts DC to AC for a series of solar panels or tiles connected in a “string.”

State of Charge

The current level of charge in a battery compared to its total capacity, used to monitor the performance of Tesla Powerwall systems.

Solar Irradiance

The power per unit area received from the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation, typically measured in watts per square meter.

Roof Pitch

The steepness or angle of a roof, which affects the performance of solar tiles. Tesla Solar Roofs are designed to integrate seamlessly with a variety of roof pitches.

Renewable Energy Certificate

A market-based instrument representing the property rights to the environmental, social, and other non-power attributes of renewable electricity generation.

Quantum Efficiency

A measure of how effectively a solar cell converts photons into electrons, impacting the cell’s overall efficiency.

Power Purchase Agreement

A financial agreement where a third party owns and maintains the solar system, and the customer buys the electricity generated at a fixed rate.