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Tesla killing Solar Roof is leaving installers with six-figure losses
electrek.co/2026/09/01/tesla-solar-roof-exit-installers-losses/
Replying to @hypertruck@feddit.org
I liked the idea. It just couldn’t compete with much cheaper traditional panels. People weren’t willing to pay a premium for vanity. Also, I think people want to show off the panels, not hide them. I mean you can’t gloat about solar panels if no one can tell you have solar panels.
Replying to @DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world
It’s weird that you think nearly everyone wants to gloat about their solar panels.
I want it to look good and I don’t give a shit whether anyone else knows they’re up there or not
Replying to @ripcord@lemmy.world
I want to gloat about them because I want everyone who can get them to do so. With 2026 technology the majority of residential energy should be produced on site.