Tesla tries to spark its solar-panel business in U.S. by offering rooftop rental plans

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Tesla tries to spark its solar-panel business in U.S. by offering rooftop rental plans GlobeBusiness

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Tesla is trying to spark its solar-panel business by letting consumers rent rooftop systems rather than buy them.The company will allow residents of six states to rent solar-power systems starting at US$50 a month – or US$65 a month in California – for a small set-up.Musk says consumers can cancel anytime, although Tesla’s website says there’s a US$1,500 charge to remove panels and restore the roof to its previous condition.

Besides California, rentals will be offered in Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New Mexico. Electric car maker Tesla bought residential solar installer SolarCity for US$2.6-billion in 2016 but installations have plunged in recent quarters. Tesla stopped selling systems in Home Depot stores.

 

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globebusiness Contact previous Ontario Liberal government, I’m sure you can get their 💯 % expert approval rating based on all their successes 🤮

globebusiness Solar Power should be Free to All. Tesla doesnt Manufacture Sunlight therefore shouldn't be able to 'Rent' it. Period. Its the Cheapest Alternative to Destroying the Earth Extracting anything.

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