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Tesla is known for making electric vehicles such as the best-selling Model Y . However, the company doesn't just focus on EVs, and it previously expanded to developing solar panels for homes. Using what used to be referred to as the Tesla Solar Roof, you could make your entire roof an array to power your home, electronics, and appliances. But while it may look nice, it may not have been worth the price. In fact, earlier in 2026, Tesla stopped making its Tesla Solar Roof and has since discontinued it. It previously offered Tesla Solar Panels as well, but now solely focuses on them.

Investing in several Tesla Solar Panels would effectively make your roof one powered entirely by Tesla, so it's not that far off from the original concept. The key difference is that the Tesla Solar Roof used individual roof tiles as solar panels, whereas Tesla Solar Panels are conventional, individual panels that slot into place next to one another and generate energy by harnessing the power of the sun.…