Generating clean energy from roofing tiles 

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["i"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/energy_partner-with-tesla?utm_source=AIA\u0026utm_medium=newsletter_email\u0026utm_campaign=solar_roof_content","target","_blank"]],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Solar Roof tiles combine the benefits of power\ngeneration with the streamlined aesthetics of a traditional roof. AIA partner\nTesla explores the common features and questions around the technology. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Residential\nclean energy generation and storage is essential to a sustainable future. Solar\nRoof tiles, such as the Tesla-designed Solar Roof, give homeowners the ability\nto generate their own clean energy from the sun without the need to install\ntraditional solar panels. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Designed to\ncomplement any home\u2019s architectural styling, Solar Roof tiles comprise both\nglass solar tiles and architectural-grade steel roofing tiles that are\npositioned to optimize energy generation while adding strength, durability, and\nlongevity. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Solar Roof tiles\nvs. traditional solar panels "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Unlike\ntraditional solar panels, which are larger and more easily visible when\ninstalled on existing roofs, Solar Roof tiles transform individual roofing\ntiles into miniature solar panels that blend seamlessly into the home\u2019s\naesthetic profile. The flexibility offered by the design of the solar and\nnon-solar roofing tiles allows them to be arranged in a way that optimizes\nenergy generation, even on homes with complicated angles or intermittent\nsunlight. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Tesla\u2019s Solar\nRoof system also comes with a fully integrated Tesla Solar Inverter with\nbuilt-in connectivity, allowing for over-the-air software updates and reliable\noutage protection. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Are Solar Roof\ntiles safe? "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Like all roofing\nproducts, Solar Roof tiles must be engineered to withstand the elements. In the\ncase of Tesla Solar Roof, the products are designed according to the highest\nsafety standards. Solar Roof received the highest possible ratings for fire\n(Class A) and wind (Class F) safety, and is engineered to be corrosion and\nweather resistant. Installed systems come with a 25-year tile and power\nwarranty to ensure the system continues to operate with maximum output. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Tax credits,\nincentives, and other benefits to installing Solar Roof tiles "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Qualified\nhomeowners who install solar roofing may be eligible to receive financial\nassistance in the form of credits and incentives from federal and local\ngovernment programs, reducing the upfront cost of the system and adding to the\nfinancial benefit of using clean energy to power their home. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Manufacturers\nand installers work with customers to help navigate designs and timelines, and coordinate\ninstallation and utility approvals. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Where to learn\nmore about Solar Roof tiles"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Tesla offers\ncontinuing education courses to architects to help \\increase their industry knowledge and earn credits."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Tesla is always looking for new architects and installers to join our\nnetwork. Becoming a Channel Partner allows architects to increase their\nexpertise in sustainable design and align their processes and practices with\nTesla\u2019s vision for building a sustainable future. Partnering with Tesla is\neasy. "],[0,[1],1,"Simply apply\nonline"],[0,[],1," and, once accepted, you\u2019ll receive necessary training on Tesla\u2019s\nenergy product ecosystem and be matched with installers from our Certified\nInstaller network. This partnership allows for seamless collaboration and installation\nas well as enhanced customer communication and experience. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"AIA does not sponsor or endorse any enterprise, whether \npublic or private, operated for profit. Further, no AIA officer, \ndirector, committee member, or employee, or any of its component \norganizations in his or her official capacity, is permitted to approve, \nsponsor, endorse, or do anything that may be deemed or construed to be \nan approval, sponsorship, or endorsement of any material of construction\n or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in\n any material or product."]]]]}