Not just any slate roof

Tesla has taken another step in its quest to make solar power available to every household with the launch of yet another version of its solar roof tile. Called ‘solarglass’, the product is designed to look just like normal slate roof tiles when installed on a house, while doubling as solar panels to generate power.

Made from tempered glass which Tesla says is three times stronger than standard roofing tiles, they are designed to be installed by a local installer and use fewer parts than previous versions, making the process simpler and easier. Image: Tesla