What drives the price, and the reroof scenarios where it pencils.

The film
One SoCal house wears a roof the street can't tell apart from premium slate — until low sun rakes the glass, a Pacific storm breaks on it, and at nightfall its windows bloom first and brightest on the block.
The rain test: a single backlit raindrop breaks into a crown on the tempered glass, then the storm arrives in force and the roof simply sheds it.
Hail rating UL 2218 Class 4; wind rating Up to 86.72 m/s | 194 mph Vult; fire rating UL 7103 / UL 790 Class A.
Every tile is rated UL 7103 / UL 790 Class A for fire — with Tesla's 25-year module warranty behind it.†5

The rest of the system.

OC Solar — Tesla Solar Roof Certified Installer
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Exploded engineering film
How Tesla Solar Roof comes apart — and comes home.
Disassembled, inspected, reassembled, then installed on the same Southern California home used throughout the product film.
Tesla Solar Roof · Certified Installer
A roof that powers your home — beautifully.
The Tesla Solar Roof is a building-integrated solar system: tempered-glass solar tiles and matching steel tiles that replace your roof and your panels with one seamless, energy-producing surface. As a Tesla Solar Roof Certified installer, OC Solar builds the Solar Roof to Tesla's standard across Southern California.
The product, in detail
Solar built into the roof itself
Solar Roof PV tiles work like any solar system — sunlight becomes DC power at each tile, tiles wire in series into strings, and an inverter converts it to AC. The difference is that the solar IS the roof. Here are the verified specs from Tesla's SR72T3R tile datasheet.

Tesla Solar Roof (SR72T3R glass tile)
Tempered-glass solar tiles that look like a premium roof — and quietly power your home.
- Tile dimensions
- 15 in × 44.875 in × 0.25 in (14 cells)
- Fire rating
- Class A — UL 790 / UL 7103 (highest)
- Hail rating
- Class 4 — UL 2218 (highest)
- Roof snow load
- Up to 150 psf surface-normal
- Operating temperature
- −40 °F to 185 °F
- Roof pitch range
- 2:12 and steeper
- Compliance
- WUI wildfire, IBHS Fortified, CA Cool Roof
- Power warranty
- ≥ 95% at year 5, then ≤ 0.5%/yr decline
- The solar is the roof — building-integrated glass tiles, not panels mounted over old shingles.
- Active and inactive (steel) tiles are visually matched for a seamless, uniform roofline.
- Top ratings in all three categories: Class A fire, Class 4 hail, up to 194 mph wind.
25-year tile, 25-year weatherization, and 25-year power warranty (≥95% output at year 5, ≤0.5%/yr decline thereafter); 139 mph wind warranty.
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Engineered to outlast the weather
These are tempered-glass tiles, not fragile panels. They carry the highest rating in every category that matters in Southern California — Class A fire (critical in WUI wildfire zones), Class 4 impact for hail, and an up-to-194 mph ultimate wind rating — plus IBHS Fortified and California Cool Roof compliant assemblies. They're light (3.34 psf), rated to 150 psf of snow load, and operate from −40 °F to 185 °F.
- Class A fire · Class 4 hail · up to 194 mph wind — top class in each
- WUI wildfire, IBHS Fortified & California Cool Roof compliant
- Backed by a 25-year tile, weatherization, and power warranty

Beautiful from every angle
Because the active and inactive tiles are visually identical and sit low to the roof deck, a Solar Roof reads as a refined, uniform roof — not a grid of panels. It's the option for homeowners who care how their home looks from the street as much as how it performs. We'll show you renderings of your actual roof before anything is ordered.
- Low-profile glass tiles for a clean, uniform roofline
- Active and inactive tiles look the same
- See a rendering of your real roof before you commit

Installed by a Tesla Solar Roof Certified team
A Solar Roof is only as good as the crew that installs it. OC Solar is Tesla Solar Roof Certified, and we self-perform the design, permitting, installation, and interconnection. Founder Vinnie Curcie is also one of roughly twelve installers on Tesla's Pro Council, which meets quarterly with Tesla's leadership. If you have a sound roof and want maximum watts per dollar, we'll tell you so and model traditional panels too; the Solar Roof shines when you need a new roof and want integrated solar with a premium look.
- Tesla Solar Roof Certified installer
- Tesla Pro Council — 1 of ~12 installers nationwide
- Design, permitting, install & PTO handled in-house
- Honest guidance: Solar Roof vs. panels, modeled for your home
Budgeting first? Start with Tesla Solar Roof cost in 2026 — our honest guide to when the premium pencils.
Recent Solar Roof projects, documented
See the product on real California roofs, with real system specs — each designed, permitted, and installed by OC Solar's in-house team, and documented as a full case study.
- Cerritos (SCE): ~11.1 kW Tesla Solar Roof with Powerwall 3 and a Backup Switch
- Palm Desert: ~17.4 kW Tesla Solar Roof with two Powerwall 3 batteries totaling 27 kWh
- San Diego (SDG&E): ~9.2 kW Tesla Solar Roof with two Powerwall 3s and a Tesla Backup Switch
- Newport Beach: coastal Tesla Solar Roof paired with Powerwall 3
Read the full write-ups in our Solar Roof case studies.
Service areas
Where we install
Tesla Solar Roof across Southern and Central California — with in-house crews working from local offices. A few of the cities we serve:

Good questions
Tesla Solar Roof FAQ
It's a building-integrated solar system that replaces your roof and your solar panels at once. Tempered-glass solar tiles generate power, while visually matched steel tiles cover the rest of the roof — so the whole surface looks like one seamless, premium roof rather than panels mounted on top.
It's the premium choice, and it's at its best when you need a new roof anyway and want integrated solar with a high-end look. If your existing roof is sound, traditional panels usually deliver more watts per dollar. We model both for your home and show you the real numbers — no pressure either way.
Very. The tempered-glass tiles hold the top class in fire (Class A, UL 790) and hail (Class 4, UL 2218), carry the highest wind-test class (ASTM D3161 Class F), and are engineered for up to a ~194 mph ultimate design wind (Vult). The assembly is also WUI wildfire-zone, IBHS Fortified, and California Cool Roof compliant, rated to 150 psf snow load, and backed by a 25-year warranty.
Tesla Solar Roof Certified is the product-specific installer credential for Solar Roof work. OC Solar holds that credential, while Powerwall Premier Certified is the separate certification used for Powerwall installations. Installer status can be verified through Tesla.
Start with the credential: Tesla lists its Solar Roof Certified installers, and you can verify any company's status directly with Tesla. Then apply the same checks you'd use for any roofer — an active CSLB license, in-house crews rather than a subcontractor chain, and completed Solar Roof projects you can actually review. OC Solar is a Tesla Solar Roof Certified installer serving Orange County and Southern California, and our Solar Roof installations are documented as full case studies.
Yes — it integrates natively with Powerwall 3. Your Solar Roof charges the battery during the day so you can run your home on stored solar during the expensive evening peak and stay powered through outages, all managed in the Tesla app.
Because it's a full roof replacement plus solar, the on-site work typically runs several days to about two weeks depending on roof size and complexity. From signed design to power-on, timing also depends on city permitting and utility interconnection (PTO), which we manage end-to-end and report on weekly.
25 years on the tile, the weatherization, and the power it produces — Tesla guarantees at least 95% of rated output at year 5, declining no more than 0.5% per year for the following 20 years — plus a 139 mph wind warranty. Our workmanship is warrantied on top of that.
Pricing depends on roof size, pitch, and complexity, so we build you an itemized design first. We don't advertise the expired 30% federal homeowner credit (IRC §25D ended 12/31/2025); on $0-down lease/PPA plans the financier can capture the surviving commercial §48E credit and pass the value through as a lower payment. We'll lay out every option.
Yes — it replaces the entire roof surface. Active tempered-glass solar tiles generate power while visually matched steel tiles cover the rest, forming one complete, seamless roof rated for 2:12 pitches and steeper. That's why it pencils best when you need a new roof anyway: you're getting the roof and the solar as a single integrated system with one 25-year warranty.
It's rated for them. The assembly carries a Class A fire rating (UL 790 / UL 7103 — the highest), is compliant for WUI wildfire zones, and meets IBHS Fortified and California Cool Roof standards. The tempered-glass tiles also hold Class 4 hail and the highest wind-test class, and operate from −40 °F to 185 °F.
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Why homeowners choose OC Solar

Tesla Solar Roof Certified
Product-specific installer certification for Tesla Solar Roof design and installation. Verify installer status on tesla.com.
Roof and power in one
Active solar tiles and visually identical inactive tiles form a complete, seamless roof — not panels bolted onto an old one.
Built to outlast the weather
Tempered-glass tiles rated Class A fire, Class 4 hail, and up to 194 mph wind — the top class in each category.
One system with Powerwall
Stores your daytime energy in Powerwall 3 for the expensive evening peak and whole-home backup — all in the Tesla app.
Looks like a luxury roof
Low-profile glass tiles sit close to the deck for a refined, uniform roofline that reads as a high-end roof, not a solar array.
We own the whole job
Design, Tesla ordering, permitting, install, and interconnection handled in-house and tracked to power-on — one accountable team.
Why homeowners choose OC Solar
Verified track record, in-house crews
Manufacturer certifications


1 of 12 installers- EnphaseInstaller NetworkStorage-certified · IQ Battery
- QcellsQ.PARTNERAuthorized installer
- RECCertified Solar ProfessionalProTrust warranty program
- SolarEdgeCertified Installer
- Owens CorningRoofing Preferred Contractor
Awards & recognition
2024- Solar Power WorldTop Solar Contractor2025#203 nationally
- PanasonicTop Residential Installer of the Year2023Southern California
- EY (Ernst & Young)Entrepreneur Of The Year — Finalist2025Pacific Southwest
- Orange County Business JournalExcellence in Entrepreneurship Award2026
- HouzzBest of Houzz2022
- AngiSuper Service Award2024


#1 in California2026
Best Equipment2026
Best Installation2026
Ratings, license & partnership
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- Google4.8★ rating400+ reviews
- EnergySage5.0★ rating25 reviews
- CSLBLicense #1023627Licensed · Bonded · Insured
Team partnership
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Before you choose the Solar Roof
When it pencils, how to pay for it, and whether to reroof first — researched honestly.
The homeowner decision guide: integrated glass tiles against a conventional panel array.
Which roof materials and conditions suit solar — and when to reroof first.
~11.1 kW roof-integrated system with battery backup, documented.

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Cost & timeline
Tesla Solar Roof installation in 2026: what sets the price and the schedule
Tesla Solar Roof installation is a full roof replacement and a solar installation delivered as one project, so its 2026 cost and timeline are driven by the roof itself rather than a per-panel price sheet. OC Solar installs the Solar Roof across Orange County and Southern California, so these are the factors your itemized design actually prices — drawn from real local projects.
Roof size, pitch, and complexity
Total square footage sets the tile count, while pitch, hips, valleys, and dormers set the labor. A simple gable roof installs faster and costs less per square foot than a cut-up roofline.
Active tiles vs. matching steel tiles
Only part of the surface is energy-producing glass tile; the rest is visually matched steel. Your energy target decides that ratio, so the same roof can be quoted at different system sizes.
Tear-off scope and structural prep
The existing roof comes off completely, and any decking repairs found underneath are handled while the roof is open — a cost that depends on the roof we uncover, not a flat adder.
Powerwall and electrical work
Most Solar Roof projects pair with Powerwall 3, and some homes need main-panel or electrical upgrades. Both appear as their own line items in the itemized design.
On the schedule: the on-site work typically runs several days to about two weeks depending on roof size and complexity, and the end-to-end timeline adds city permitting and utility interconnection (PTO), which we manage and report on weekly. Because our in-house crews work as Tesla Solar Roof installers in these cities every week, permitting and inspection scheduling are routine rather than a first-time exercise. For the full cost math, read what the Tesla Solar Roof costs in 2026 — or skip straight to a free itemized estimate for your actual roof.
†1UL 2218 Class 4 — Tesla_SR72T3R_Module_Datasheet_with_SR-SAUL-1_or_SR-SAUL-4_EN-NA.pdf, p.3 — Mechanical Loading / Hailstone Rating.
†2Up to 86.72 m/s | 194 mph Vult — Tesla_SR72T3R_Module_Datasheet_with_SR-SAUL-1_or_SR-SAUL-4_EN-NA.pdf, p.3 — Mechanical Loading.
†325 years — Tesla_SR72T3R_Module_Datasheet_with_SR-SAUL-1_or_SR-SAUL-4_EN-NA.pdf, p.3 — Limited Warranties.
†472 W (STC) — Tesla_SR72T3R_Module_Datasheet_with_SR-SAUL-1_or_SR-SAUL-4_EN-NA.pdf, p.3 — Electrical Characteristics.
†5UL 7103 / UL 790 Class A — Tesla_SR72T3R_Module_Datasheet_with_SR-SAUL-1_or_SR-SAUL-4_EN-NA.pdf, p.3 — Operation Parameters / Fire Rating.
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