Welcoming Tesla Solar Roofs to Austin
The future is bright in Easton Park: integrated Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwall systems are available on select Brookfield Residential homes.
Austinites are excited about Tesla’s Gigafactory coming to town, but what they might not know is that Tesla Solar is here, too. Homebuilder Brookfield Residential recently announced a partnership that will allow the company to include Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwall systems on select new homes.
For customer Mario DiFranco, the decision to buy a Brookfield home with the Tesla Solar Package made financial sense. “I did a cost-benefit analysis: I went to the Tesla site and put in the same characteristics of the house we’re buying and what it would cost to add a Tesla Roof,” Mario said. “There’s a big cost savings for getting it at install.”
A Beautiful Home That Works for You
Unlike traditional solar panels that sit atop a home, Tesla’s product is fully integrated into the design of the roof itself, giving it a sleek and seamless appearance. The Tesla roof tiles are engineered with all-weather protection and come with a 25-year warranty—we liked this video of them being hit with a hammer. “The average asphalt shingle roof lasts 7 years,” Mario said. “This lasts 25 years, so it’s already lasting longer, and I’m getting the warranty.”
Power When You Need It
Tesla expects that each roof will produce sufficient energy to power the average home and reduce demand on the local energy grid. One of the best parts of the system is the Tesla Powerwall, which stores the solar energy collected by the roof tiles. Energy in the Powerwall is available on-demand, even in the event of an outage. That sounds pretty good to any of us who lost power in last February’s storm. These homes also come pre-wired for an electric vehicle charging station, which could be critical for EV drivers in the event of an outage.
Mario also liked that if his system overproduces, he can sell additional electricity back to the grid. “I can generate passive income long-term by using the same energy-saving habits I already have.”
Get Some Sunshine
The next release of Brookfield homes, and more floor plans are expected to roll out in the coming months. To find out more, browse the available homes or plan a visit to Easton Park to see them for yourself.
