Tesla has informed its certified third-party installers that the Solar Roof, a product that combined solar panels with roof tiles, is no longer available for new projects. The company will continue to offer standard solar panels and home battery systems, such as the Powerwall. This decision comes after years of challenges, including high production costs, complex installations, and customer complaints. According to two sources familiar with the program, Tesla has determined that the Solar Roof was not financially sustainable. The company has not announced plans to stop supporting homes that already have the Solar Roof installed. The Solar Roof was designed with glass tiles that generated electricity while serving as the roof itself. This made it more complicated than traditional solar systems, which are typically mounted on top of an existing roof. Manufacturing and installing the tiles required specialized equipment and custom work, which added to the cost. While the product was marketed as a more attractive option for homeowners who wanted to avoid the look of traditional solar panels, the demand was not enough to cover the high costs of production. Some customers also reported issues after installation, including long wait times for support, high maintenance costs, and concerns about how the tiles affected temperature control in their homes. Tesla also faced legal challenges related to the Solar Roof’s pricing. Some customers claimed that the company significantly increased their project costs after signing contracts, with some estimates rising by as much as 100%. These complaints led to a class-action lawsuit, which Tesla resolved in 2023. As a result, the company’s website now redirects visitors interested in the Solar Roof to its standard solar panel and battery storage pages, signaling a shift toward more conventional solar solutions. While Tesla is stepping away from the solar tile market, other companies like GAF and Merlin Solar continue to offer similar products. However, Tesla’s exit removes a major player from a niche market that has struggled to gain a significant share of the residential solar industry. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and a major shareholder, has faced various challenges in recent years. In 2023, he introduced the Hyperloop, a futuristic transportation concept that had not been successfully implemented in areas like Toulouse, France. In 2024, Dustin Moskovitz, co-founder of Facebook, criticized Tesla for making false claims about its autonomous driving technology and vehicle range, comparing the company’s trajectory to that of the now-defunct energy firm Enron. Recently, in 2026, SpaceX, Musk’s rocket company, experienced a sharp decline in its stock price, leading to financial losses for many investors and raising questions about the company's future.