Tesla Solar Panels: Power ON! | Turning System On | Day 1 Production | Net Metering | Tesla App Tour

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

As of November 2022, Place an order for Tesla products through Shawn's referral link: www.tesla.com/referral/shawn68886 and earn credits upon delivery of your car or activation of your solar system. Redeem your credits for awards in the Tesla Referral Shop!

[@A1Tesla]

Can we get an updated solar production video for colder months now ?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

@@A1Tesla Thanks for watching! Have you seen my winter production video from last year? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i56bamynorJ1nq8

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Doing a quick check of this year vs last, Dec21 and Jan22 are tracked slightly better than my first year, and this month is tracking possibly significantly better (200 kWh+?) than last year. Lots of sun the first half of the month and little storminess.

[@A1Tesla]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel make a video please, I just got solar and your system is pretty close to mine would love to see one

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

@@A1Tesla I'm planning a 6 month Powerwall video in a few weeks where I will tie in my solar production numbers as well.

[@randyortan09]

*Awesome solar panels accessory for the electric **Generater.Systems** lightweight easy to carry and set up love it love the set up thank you very satisfied*

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@andykwok6371]

I’m in Maryland as well, glad to find your channel. We placed our order 8/19, just received the permit 9/4, scheduled the installation right away and found a slot for next week 9/10. Hopefully, we will have our system up and running by the end of the month. Updated 9/11, Tesla moved the installation date to 9/8 and 9/9, and they’ve finished the job before the heavy rain. woohoo!! Today, county passed the inspection as well.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching and leaving the comment, Andy! Congrats on making the decision to go solar 👍 Wow, less than a month order to install is fast!

[@austinfetch4385]

Loving the videos so far! Its really nice to be able to walk step by step through everything upcoming and really start to visualize it. I ordered an extra large system and we are still working through some of the design kinks but im still super excited about the project!

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching Austin! Congrats on the XL system 👍 You're going to love it when it's all set up!

[@wishingb5859]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel I hate Tesla so much. You seem like such a nice person but they burned me like crazy and I am so upset with the fact that all of their workers lied to me and I will regret getting Tesla panels for the rest of my life.

[@pedrogarces6876]

New subscriber. Keep us posted of your progress. I had solar on my home for 4 years and it has been great. I have to take leap into electric cars. Solaredge is amazing and never had any issues in 4 years. Great video and excellent break down of the process!

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Electric cars (and motorcycles) are so much fun to drive. What sold me on Tesla was the expansive Supercharger network! Makes road trips a breeze!

[@zaz4667]

That's so awesome! Always wanted to know about the Tesla panels!

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@FranciscoJLopez-zg5us]

Thanks for explaining everything step-by-step!

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@SSY86374]

Thanks for sharing especially the time line of major events. I'm just getting started with my tesla solar/powerwall journey. Took several weeks to get design finalized, signed agreement on june23 with a in person assessment scheduled in early August. Hope I get it installed before October. 7.2kw with 2 powerwalls for $39k before tax credit.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Congrats on starting this exciting solar journey!!

[@rachelminneapolis]

Thank you so much, especially for waking through the app so detailed

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrH786]

Nice video. Very informative.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaxkewl]

Thanks for these vids! Another fellow md here

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@riggs]

Nice channel glad I found you, just subscribed.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@SteveTesla-si6gn]

we are on the same time line to almost to the date! Ordered mine 2/5/2020 and just got PTO last thursday 7/16/2020 now i am just waiting for my unitil to approve the permint on my powerwall. we have a 3.78kw and its amizing!! making lots of power ! keep up the great work!

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Nice to hear we are on similar timelines. I just need to add a Powerwall now 👍

[@richwarden6171]

I finally got permission to operate in Alexandria VA. I know you wanted to compare numbers at some point. I’ll keep track over the weekend and let you know what I get Sat, Sun, and Mon. Obviously it’s rained every day since I turned my on, (wouldn’t expect anything different) but Sat- Mon are forecast to be nice. I have seen a peak of 7.1 kW Output, so that’s very promising.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Congrats Rich! Yes, let's compare. Send me your production numbers for Sat-Mon and I'll share the same. Is your array set up as one group of 24? With mine being separated into 20 and 4, that might be why my peak is only in the low 6kws.

[@richwarden6171]

Tesla Family Channel mine is one solid block, 6 panels wide, 4 high.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

My Sat-Mon production was 111.9 kWh. Saturday was cloudy all morning so just over 25 kWh but Sunday and today were Sunny with each over 40 kWh. How about you?

[@richwarden6171]

Tesla Family Channel we are VERY close 112.6 total. Sat. 34.6 cloudy day. Graph looks like a heart beat monitor. Sun. 45.7 mostly sunny with a few clouds floating by. Mon. 32.3 Mostly cloudy in the mid afternoon.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Wow! Those numbers are VERY close!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@danhdmovieclips3082]

great video thanks

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@pvig2002]

Thanks a lot for this information. I have scheduled my installation for next week, curious to know , how long does the power need to be shut off during the installation process. Can you please provide that information. Thanks.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! With only solar panels (No Powerwall Yet) there wasn't a long period without power. I think it was less than an hour if my memory serves me right. When your power company comes to change your meter to a net meter, there will be another short period of a few minutes without power.

[@percyjen6490]

How long did it take the GRID AND HOME usage to display on your app? I am on day 1 of my system being turned on.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

It took me about a day or two for grid and home to show up. I also had to cycle the breaker for the PowerBlaster to get it to reset for data to flow. Did Tesla install a powerblaster in your panel box? I heard from another viewer that Tesla might not be adding Powerblasters anymore and may only be allowing you to view the solar production component of the app.

[@percyjen6490]

No, I do not have a power blaster. What is a PowerBlaster? No one spoke about it. I didn’t know I get $100.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

@@percyjen6490 A powerblaster is a small measuring device that can be installed in your panel box that measures the flow of current. That device is needed for the grid and home usage readouts. Did you order PowerWall? It might be that Tesla is only adding powerblasters for panel and powerwall installs. You used my referral link to order so the Tesla referral program pays out $100 award to those who use the referral links to order. It is paid after system activation though so if you haven't seen the check in a few weeks the call them and ask about your referral program award for using my link.

[@percyjen6490]

No I didn’t get a power wall but my next house I want to get a power wall and solar roof shingles. Thank you for all your help

[@raaah]

tesla is making there own inverters did you get those installed instead of the aftermarket versions?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! The Tesla inverters look great! They are new here in 2021. My solar was installed in June 2020 before the Tesla inverters. I have a SolarEdge string inverter and am very happy with it so far.

[@litano]

thanks for the great video. I just turned on my 9.75 tesla solar system a few weeks ago. The only app that I was given was the first one you showed. How do I get the other views on your video?? thanks, Lloyd

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! I heard from another subscriber a while ago that Tesla was not including a powerblaster anymore with solar only installations. It may be that you need Powerwall to get the full data output. Call Tesla Energy Support to be sure though.

[@litano]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel okay, thanks.

[@nathvg2576]

Thanks for sharing. I am a new subscriber to your channel. I have ordered a 7.2kw and 1 powerwall system from Tesla. I have a question for you - my utility company provides free nights, so is it possible to use both solar and powerwall during daytime and charge the powerwall at night and save? What kind of a setting should I set in the app? A new video explaining the configurations you could do with the powerwall is going to help many others like me. BTW, I live in Texas. Thanks

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! You should be able to fully charge Powerwall during the day with enough extra solar to power your home if your system is sized for more than 100% offset. I would save those nights for charging an EV if you have one. Tesla has a video on their website with excellent explanations of each of the settings. You will want to go with a Time of Use setting.

[@nathvg2576]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel yes, I have two Teslas MX and MS. Any link to that Time of Use setting?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Awesome! Definitely charge those at night. Here is the app link www.tesla.com/support/energy/powerwall/mobile-app/powerwall-modes

[@shilo113]

What is the azimuth angle of the main roof? Capping out at 6KW seems pretty low. Did tesla mention anything about the panels on the other roof limiting your overall capacity due to them being on a string inverter?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Azimuth for my main roof array (20 panels/6.3kW) is 174. The other (4 panels/1.26kW) are west facing 264. Ideally, I'd love to have all 24 panels facing south but ran out of room on the main roof. I chose West for the remaining 4 panels to capture additional solar when the sun is setting and its still very hot out in the summer. My entire system is 7.56 kW so I'm sure that because my arrays are split, that's why I am capping out at 6-6.5 kW, but also, there are some efficiency losses you have to account for with solar panels.

[@supertesla19]

I’m thinking about ordering solar panels. My only concern is that my roof is 11 yrs old. Idk if I should replace it before ordering. Do you have any advice on that?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Depends on the shape your roof is in at 11. I had two roofers come look at my roof before I installed my Tesla Solar just to get a few different options. Both said I was good for 15 or so years. Tesla will also evaluate your roof after ordering with an on-site home assessment. If you need a new roof either a roofer or Tesla will let you know. Also several years down the road if you do need a new roof, Tesla can remove the panels for the work to be done then reinstall after the work is complete. If you do end up needing a new roof now or soon, I would look into Tesla Solar roof tiles. I have a video on those too. Pricing has come down and should be a similar cost of a new roof plus solar.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Here is my Tesla Solar Roof video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqXVZ2WQobhmnNU If you do decide to order, please use my referral link for a $100 award from Tesla after your system is activated Thanks! www.tesla.com/referral/shawn68886

[@supertesla19]

Tesla Family Channel Thank you for your reply.

[@mrAbdul30]

How long after you turned on did it show up on the Tesla app

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! My Tesla App was showing solar data within a few hours after solar was installed. Just added a Powerwall though and that showed up immediately after signing out and back into the app.

[@GroovyVideo2]

Thanks for installing solar

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! We love our panels.

[@alienchaser636]

How long to repay for the solar?

[@percyjen6490]

Just a follow up I turned on my 4kw solar panel system today. I hope you get your referral soon.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Congrats on powering up the system! Surprised it took close to 6 weeks between install and permission to operate. What state are you in again? Did Tesla send you your $100 award yet?

[@percyjen6490]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel I am in Central Valley, California area. I have heard when I receive the $100 but I will ask. Once things got moving they went fast. My system is on the west side because I didn’t have enough room to place it on the South facing.

[@keithskelley3820]

I’m in Maryland as well still waiting for my panels to be installed ( on Permit phase). I watched you other videos and also had to tell Tesla not to keep my SRECs in the contract. They drafted a new one with that taken out. Will you do a video on how to trade / sell the SRECs if you have done it.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Keith! Congrats on your soon to be installed panels! Yes, I will be making an SREC trade how-to video. I've already generated over 1 MWh so have an SREC coming. After I sell it, I'll be able to share the process on my KZbin channel.

[@artblummer5307]

Was Tesla keeping all your SRECs. It was in the contract ? Do they still do that?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Hi Art, No I did not sign over the SRECs to Tesla. I am selling them on my own as ai create them. See this video series here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJCTn5eLhbSepdU

[@jcuonze]

I'm in Florida, started this process in October 2020, it's July 8th 2021 and finally was told I can turn the system on, I also have 48 panels with 3 Power-walls

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching and sharing your solar timeline, Joseph! What was the reason for the delay/s? Congrats on turning your system on!

[@ratnamaharjan8269]

Hi, so happy to see your video. I purchased a house with solar panel that was financed for 30 years. I am new about solar how I can be benefited but after I watch your video, I got some knowledge. thank you so much for your video. I also want to know little bit more about the higher kw to Grid is better or lesser kw to grid. In this video 15.3 kw to grid, does that mean it is storage for future?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Glad my video was helpful to you. Depending on what state you are in, many electric companies offer Net-metering. This works sort of like rollover data on a cell phone. Whatever electricity is being produced and not used right away by my home gets pushed back into the grid as a credit. I then use these credits later at night or another cloudy day and the electric company does not charge me for those credits since I am using what I already "banked". Hope that helps.

[@baskis4794]

Very nice video and summary! Is there a way to monitor performance of individual panels?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Might be possible with the SolarEdge App or if you have Microinverters but within the Tesla App. Tesla monitors performance for you and contacts you if they need to perform service.

[@baskis4794]

Got it thanks

[@the1reaper33]

I just turned my Tesla system on and my app is only showing solar panel and not home use icon. Can’t see how much I’m pushing to the grid or how much my house is using. Any ideas?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! As of a few months ago, Tesla is not including a powerblaster anymore with solar only installations. A powerblaster is required for the home and grid data. Customers will need to add Powerwall to get the full data output.

[@ratnamaharjan8269]

Some time I have all lights turning into green sometime one red blinking, is that common or something wrong with it?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching. Honestly, I have not looked at the lights on my inverter since I powered it on. If you can track the solar data in your Tesla App, your system is working fine. Tesla monitors and will contact you if there is a problem.

[@SuhailSaif]

Did Tesla install powerblaster device at your house? is that how you are able to see home energy consumption in Tesla app ?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Yes, the PowerBlaser was installed by Tesla the same day they installed my panels. There was a day or two following and it took a power cycle of the breaker and panels to get all the data to show up in my Tesla app.

[@SuhailSaif]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel My Tesla solar installation is tomorrow and Tesla advisor has informed me that they dont carry Power Blaster anymore.. Is there a way to get them install it by paying for it from my pocket?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Are they installing another similar PowerBlaster type monitoring device? I would tell the job foreman that you want to be able to monitor home usage, solar production and energy pushed to and drawn from the grid via the App. The monitoring part of Tesla Solar is one of the best features so try to tell to the foreman or call Tesla Energy Customer Support and tell them you want to have full functionity of the app.

[@SuhailSaif]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel NO. they are only providing tesla solar gateway which will monitor production in Tesla app. They are not installing anything else that will monitor home usage and grid power push/pull.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

@@SuhailSaif Sorry to hear that. I noticed that Tesla only shows the gateway on the Solar Monitoring page here: www.tesla.com/support/energy/solar-panels/after-installation/monitoring-your-system They must have made a change in between late June and now to stop including the PowerBlaster in Solar only installs. I noticed that you need Powerwall now in addition to solar to be able to view home usage and grid data.

[@agoogleuser4779]

How do you get to the screen looks like at 8:30? Tesla app on my phone only shows the main screen like the first half of this video. Thanks

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! I'm sorry, can you be more specific? The video time step you tagged above is just the home screen of the Tesla Solar App. Are you asking about home usage and grid traffic?

[@agoogleuser4779]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel Tesla Solar app on my phone only shows like 6:20 (how much it produces from what time to what time). I like to see the screen shows how much it produces, how much go to the grid, and how much home uses like 8:30. I can't get to that screen. May be because I don't have the power wall. Just turned the system few hours ago.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Ah ok, Yeah. It took about a day or two for me to be able to see home usage and grid traffic. Do you know if there was a power blaster installed inside your panel box? Is there a label for one? That is required to be able to monitor home usage. I heard from another subscriber a while ago that Tesla was not including those anymore with just solar so it may be that you need Powerwall to get the full data output. Call Tesla Energy Support and ask to to be sure.

[@agoogleuser4779]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel You're right, I did extensive research and there were many customers that Tesla didn't install power blasters. As the result, they couldn't see home usage and traffic grid. I checked and they didn't install on mine neither. Little bit upset but what can I do. A lot of customers contacted Tesla asking them to install power blasters but they said they no longer do. Thanks for getting back to me otherwise I wouldn't know about power blaster.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Happy to help, thanks for commenting! The best way to get those extra app features now then would be to add Powerwall.

[@hanzelnuts8446]

So, has it been a month yet since you got your solar power turned on? Before solar, on average, how many Kwh were you using on a monthly basis? Don't count summer months. Are you using TOU with your electrical company?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Yes, one month was Aug 2nd. Before solar my monthly average was 749 which includes EV charging. We were on TOU before solar but now still working with Utility to switch back to straight rate plan. I'll have a one month summary video coming out in a week or so

[@hanzelnuts8446]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel In my case, it makes more sense for me to stay in TOU. Here in Los Angeles, SCE rate for people that has EV, the highest rate is from 4 pm to 9 pm. That's $.41 per watt. However, it's only $.15 per watt between 9 pm and 4 pm. So, with my TOU, I was able to save a significant amount of money when I charge the car any time between 9 pm and 4 pm. Before signing on with TOU, I was in a tier plan with SCE. Basically, if you use 150 kwh or less, you pay a certain rate. If you go over that 150 kwh, that rate increases to another level. Boy, was that a mistake.🤬🤬🤬. BTW, my monthly Kwh consumption is between 350 Kwh to 450 Kwh, not counting summer. And that’s with charging the Model 3 daily. 50 miles a day driving. So, that's between 10-15 Kw weekdays.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Do you have Solar yet? I'm loving all the credits we have built up from overproducing and shipping back to the grid. Not sure if CA/SCE allows net metering but it's a great perk here in Maryland.

[@hanzelnuts8446]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel Yes, I have a solar system for the past 5 years now. It's only a 3.5Kw system. I wasn't able to get a bigger system back then because SCE didn't allow me. My monthly usage did not justify me getting a bigger system, according to SCE. Before solar, my average monthly bill was only $90. With my current system, I was still paying $40 a month. AND Yes, I have NEM. Since having the Model 3 and charging at home, my monthly bill has gone up since owning it. That's why I need to get another solar system. I'm very hesitant going with Tesla solar even though I'm in California. It's like Tesla central here. Teslas everywhere. Had to wrap my car in Xpel stealth so I can distinguish it from other model 3.😂 Anyway, I read a ton of reviews on Tesla solar. They're not good. Mostly a 1.5 out of 5. But the price of $1.5 per watt is just too good to pass. Placed my order for the 4.8Kw yesterday. Hopefully, i don't run into any problem and having to call customer service for repairs.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Great to hear you ordered the newer larger system! Congrats! I'm sure you will have a very pleasant experience with Tesla Energy.

[@slipstreamvids7422]

I just had panels installed on Monday 8/24. I think the installer told me that all manner of inspection and utility blessing was automatic and that I did not have to notify anyone. I was left with a neo gateway and that also was pre programmed for wifi. I guess I just wait for a phone call from an inspector. Was that your experience?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Congrats on your new panel installation! Is your system/installer Tesla or another company? After my installation I had to make my 1st 50% payment then Tesla called me to find out when would be a good time for the county inspector to meet. We coordinated a time and Tesla came to my house to do a video inspection with the county inspector due to COVID. Following that approval, you need interconnection approval and permission to operate from your utility company. That could take days to a few weeks. For me it only took 2 days. I received an approval email then called Tesla Energy to let them know I have PTO or Permission to Operate. I had to forward Tesla the email. Following that I made my 2nd 50% payment and Tesla walked me through turning on my system over the phone.

[@slipstreamvids7422]

Thanks! Tesla installed it. Ill sit tight and wait to hear from the city.Due to the fires, that may take longer than usual.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Hope its a quick wait for you! Feel free to call Tesla or the inspectors office if you think it's taking too long. Congrats!

[@Jakepp235]

New sub 🎉 Nice channel, wanted to ask as a new Tesla owner what’s a good app I can use to learn more about my charging, I know Tesla has some apps but what’s 1 must have ?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Honestly, I only use the Tesla apps' charge stats option. More about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6aqiWuorrOppcU

[@venelog22]

Why did you choose panels instead of solar roof?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! I chose panels over solar roof because I did not need a new roof. My shingles are only about 5 or so years old. Previous owner had the roof done so it has at least 15 or more years of life left. If I needed a new roof (old shingles) then I certainly would have added solar roof. Check out some of my first solar videos in this playlist where I provide a more in depth answer. Tesla Solar: kzbin.info/aero/PLftZM83MNEFnCg9HIHkTeLR7_uj8OJ9UM

[@venelog22]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel Thanks and great videos. My roof is 10 yrs old. I just ordered Tesla's panels 2 weeks ago and just realized they will probably outlast my roof so now I'm in a dilemma. What do you think?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

@@venelog22 Same with me. When ready to replace your roof, either scrap/sell the panels and order a new Tesla Solar Roof or call Tesla and ask them for a quote to come to your house and temporarily remove the panels while new shingles are installed. Depending on your current shingle rating, you should have a good 15 to 20 years left on the shingles.

[@jacquelynhall1322]

do you have power optimizers

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Hi Jacquelyn, I do not have power optimizer because I do not have significant shading of my panels. Here is the specific information from Tesla on the subject of power optimizers available at tesla.com "If Tesla determines that your solar system requires individual panel power optimizers, such as if your home has significant shading, then our engineers will design them in your layout. The cost of either inverter option is included in our standard solar pricing, but it will be Tesla’s ultimate decision to determine which is installed for your system as not all systems benefit from power optimizers."

[@LUKE390425]

Badass!!

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@GOLDENSTATE420]

Does anyone know if I need a power wall to see “power consumption”? I do not and do not see power consumption. I do not have “impact” on Tesla app. I just see “energy”. Tesla support doesn’t seem to know.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Tesla has required customers to now have panels and Powerwall to get the full readout of the data. If you only have panels, you will only see solar production. You can try a Sense Energy Monitor but the data will not display in the Tesla app. amzn.to/3Hl0v3r

[@GOLDENSTATE420]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel thank you! Not sure why Tesla Support doesn’t even know this! It would have saved me hours of my time! Will look into Sense. Thank you for this!

[@ukhalid238]

What's the installed PV/solar panels capacity in Watts?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! My system is 7560 watts DC. Each panel is 315 watts but now as of July 2020, Tesla includes 340 watt panels. I have a medium sized system but Tesla has system sizes ranging from Small to XL.

[@rossdaniels4206]

Hey Shawn, I just got PTO from my utility company. What I have noticed is that in the app, I can only see what I am producing not what I am using. I noted in a previous video that you showed what you were using when you were charging your model 3. I have contacted Tesla and no one seems to know how to view both the output and usage on the graph. Can you, or anyone else help with this? I do not have a power wall but I do have a brand new model 3.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Congrats on getting PTO! I have heard from other subscribers that Tesla is no longer including a powerblaster with solar only installations. The powerblaster is installed in your panel and tracks the direction of current. Without that device I think you can only track solar production from the inverter. As an alternative, while not live, you should be able to track home usage and power to/from grid on your utilities website or utility bill. The powerblaster is included with solar and Powerwall combo installations.

[@rossdaniels4206]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel Thanks for the response. I contacted Tesla this morning and said that they are scheduling an appt. at my house to "update the inverter" that will show the electricity consumption. I am not entirely sure what that means but hopefully this is a power blaster add-on.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Yes, hopefully it's the PowerBlaster, if added you will have a new breaker added to your panel box. Please let me know if they in fact do install the Powerblaster. Very interested to hear about this.

[@rossdaniels4206]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel UPDATE: I am waiting for Tesla Scheduling to install a W2 meter. Not sure if this is the same as a powerblaster.

[@rossdaniels4206]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel also, do you know how to add a family member to the Tesla Solar App???

[@DaveWaterdish]

Do you think you will add powerwalls?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! I would love to add one or two Powerwalls. When we first ordered back in February, Powerwall wasn't in our budget but since the recent price drop, Powerwall has better pricing.

[@DaveWaterdish]

Tesla Family Channel that makes sense, I currently live in a town home with a 25 year old roof. Thinking solar roof when the time comes. I also don’t know if I will be here in 5 years. I want solar so bad though! Nice system you got there!

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks Dave! Yes, with an older roof, the solar roof tiles are the way to go. Its an investment in your town home that pays you back so should also increase the value of the town home.

[@michaelmoldrem7339]

How can I do net metering on my Tesla app?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Do you mean how can you view power flowing to/from the grid? If you can't view it like I show in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnSufGOvos93ac0 then Tesla may require you to have Powerwall now in addition to solar to see that level of data.

[@alienchaser636]

How long will it take the solar to repay the cost of system?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! I have that detailed in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oajLlmprmK2sja8

[@wishingb5859]

Mine will never repay even one penny of themselves and I hate that. Tesla lied to me over and over again. I had cut the cord - cutting cable and land line and internet and I contacted Tesla on their online chatroom and told them that and said that I was interested in solar but only if I could have solar without needing to get internet because the cost of wifi and internet offsets my electric bill." and they said, "No problem. You don't need the internet. There are cellular options." and I reasked different chat box people a few times before buying online just to make sure. When the person texted me about pre-installation preparation, I asked him the same question and he said, "Nope, you don't need internet. It is just for monitoring. The system will still work without it." I brought it up again to the whole group of people who were there installing it and they didn't give me a gateway because I didn't need it because I didn't have internet. I re-asked on final time before inspection adding, "This is important because I only have 7 days to have the system removed" and he said the same thing. The problem is that the system didn't work and it took too long to figure out and so I got stuck with the panels contractually but they refuse to send a service person to give me an inverter that works. They will never service my account unless I get internet and if I get internet I lose even more money because there would be months internet would cost me more than the electricity to offset it and the fact that the electricity and internet are nearly the same price, there would NEVER be a time that even one penny of my electricity savings would go to panel price. I have internet access all day at work, plus unlimited data on my phone so internet at home would only be for my solar panels.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

@@wishingb5859 sorry to hear about your unique situation. Solar is not for everyone, especially if your current electric rates from the grid are lower than either your loan payment or 20-30 year ROI.

[@wishingb5859]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel Yeah, unfortunately I have a $16,000 solar system that doesn't work at all and they won't even make it work. That is why I am frustrated.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

If you only had internet...you could see the electricity flowing into your home and grid. I don't understand how it would be completely offline unless your utility didn't interconnect or swap out the meter correctly. I'd call your utility to confirm with them whether or not electricity is flowing into the grid.

[@andrejwalter8968]

you can have tesla app without tesla powerwall?

[@andrejwalter8968]

How?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I do not have Powerwall, only Tesla panels and the Tesla App

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

When Tesla Panels are installed, you get a solar gateway that interacts with the Tesla App.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

www.tesla.com/support/energy/solar-panels/after-installation/monitoring-your-system

[@andrejwalter8968]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel so you need only tesla gateway?

[@moneth08able]

Why is my tesla app just showing the production?

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching! I had the same issue right after installation. Try allowing a few days for the rest of the data to populate or power off and back on your gateway and the breaker which your PowerBlaster is connected to in your main panel. That should be labeled. If you don't feel comfortable with that or it doesn't work then call Tesla Energy Customer Service and they should be able to assist.

[@johninphx9360]

I ordered the large pkg. But had to downgrade because of roof space. Tesla has taken 4 weeks to move to the next step. 5 weeks from order and I just now received the plan. Waiting to make apt. For installation. After it's all over I'm expecting 90 to 120 days from order to power. I give Tesla a 2 thumbs down on the order process. Waiting see what the panels do when they get turned on to pass judgement on them. Tesla...I'm not impressed.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Thanks for watching and commenting, John. Sorry to hear Tesla is moving slow for you. I imagine the price drop has led to a higher demand in orders. If you feel like you need an update, I recommend calling Tesla Energy customer service or emailing/calling your Energy Advisor. I am quite sure that you will be very happy with the results once the system is installed and you get permission to operate.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Great to hear Angel! Congrats 🎉 Wow order to Permission to Operate in less than two months 👍

[@willywill3532]

Hi shawn great videos and helpful for me I’m thinking about ordering and I will use your code however I do have some questions for you before I oder do you think you can email me my email is

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Hi Willy, feel free to post your questions here on KZbin comments. I can try to answer them based on my own Tesla Solar journey but some questions might best be reserved for a Tesla Energy advisor.

[@willywill3532]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel ok great so I believe you got the medium size system without any power walls correct? And my 2nd question is does not having a powerwall affect you since your are pulling from the grid when theres no sun or do you produce enough on sunny days that you have enough credits from your utility company.. im debating on whether is better to get a small system with a powerwall or medium system like you did without any powerwalls.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

Great questions! Correct, Medium sized system without Powerwall. Your system size should be based on your current and even future needs. So when you order, make sure to be as accurate as you can with your average electric bill. I decided to not add Powerwall because here in Maryland our utility allows net metering. So you get credits for anything you push into the grid that you can use at night or a later time. If your area has a lot of power outages, I would highly suggest adding Powerwall. Yes, so far my solar generation is near balanced with my home usage. The winter will be when you might run short and need to draw from the grid more but in the summer you likely will over produce if your system is sized correctly. Check out my Tesla Solar playlist where I have several videos where I show my solar performance data. kzbin.info/aero/PLftZM83MNEFnCg9HIHkTeLR7_uj8OJ9UM

[@willywill3532]

@@TeslaFamilyChannel ok sounds good iI will probably do the same but when I spoke to my utility company they said I get credit of 16€ per kwh from 8-4pm which is when I will be producing most of my power and that if I need to pull from grid from 4-9 pm I will be charged at rate of 43€ per kwh even though most of my credit will be coming at 26€ per kwh that’s for Southern California edison when you don’t buy a powerwall which is called the prime tier rate.

[@TeslaFamilyChannel]

@@willywill3532 I would suggest to try an keep your electrical usage minimized from 4-9pm if you don't add Powerwall. Or ask if they have a straight rate plan. If Powerwall is in your budget though, its the way to go. I would have added to my system if my budget allowed back when I ordered.