Tesla appears to be discontinuing its Solar Roof tiles, a product launched nearly a decade ago. According to Electrek, Tesla notified certified installers on August 20, 2026, that the tiles are no longer available for purchase. A source familiar with the program described the product as “not economically viable.” The company has redirected pages about the Solar Roof to its broader energy solutions, signaling a shift in focus. Tesla had ambitious goals for the Solar Roof, aiming for 1,000 installations per week by 2019. However, by 2022, the company was only achieving between 20 and 40 installations per week, according to TechCrunch. Wood Mackenzie reported that Tesla's solar roof accounted for just 0.17% of the installed residential solar capacity in 2022. From 2016 to early 2023, Tesla installed approximately 3,000 solar roofs in the United States, totaling nearly 30 megawatts of capacity. One of the main challenges for the Solar Roof was its high production cost. Unlike traditional photovoltaic (PV) panels, which are separate from the roof, Tesla’s Solar Roof integrates solar cells directly into the tiles, requiring specialized manufacturing equipment. This complexity led to higher prices, which limited its appeal, especially as conventional PV panels became significantly cheaper. Some customers received quotes as high as $200,000 for installation, making the product less competitive in the market. In addition to high costs, some customers reported technical issues with the Solar Roof. The tiles are embedded directly into the roof, which can restrict air circulation and lead to heat buildup. This may cause material expansion and tile deformation. Some owners also noted that their electricity production was lower than expected, with temperature possibly playing a role in this underperformance. Despite discontinuing the Solar Roof, Tesla continues to offer conventional photovoltaic panels and remains active in the energy storage market through its Megapack batteries and residential Powerwall systems, which are now available for rent in Texas. Tesla has assured customers that it will honor the 25-year warranty for existing Solar Roof installations and continue providing replacement parts, even if the property is sold. However, certified installers are skeptical about the long-term availability of parts and worry that repair costs could become prohibitively high for a product now considered obsolete.