In June, Tesla proposed buying SolarCity, the largest home solar-panel installer in the U.S., in an all-stock deal worth around $2.45 billion. Shareholders are expected to vote on the deal on Nov. 17.

Tesla has been working on solar roof tiles since the company acquired SolarCity in 2016, but finally filed a patent application for the technology May 3, according to Fortune.

Tesla made a huge splash in the solar panel world when they unveiled the latest version of the Tesla Solar Roof. But since then we haven't seen too much about it.

- High Energy Efficiency – Generate renewable power and reduce electricity bills. - Durability & Weather Resistance – Tesla’s solar tiles are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.

But underneath, it’s quietly working to slash your electric bill. The solar tiles maintain your home’s aesthetic while transforming your roof into a powerful energy asset.

The Tesla solar roof system is made up of tiles that capture energy from the sun and batteries that can store the energy obtained during the day for use at night. Having batteries to store excess ...

The upfront cost of roofing with solar tiles may be 10 to 20 per cent higher than conventional roofing but in five to seven years, says Wanjiku, the client will recoup their investment.

One such ‘Tesla neighborhood’ is a small block of 11 townhouse homes featuring Tesla solar roofs and Powerwalls in Houston, Texas. The homes were recently completed and went on sale, starting ...

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk unveils the company's newest products in April 2015 in Hawthorne, California. Tesla Motors and SolarCity are going to sell solar roof tiles that are customizable and ...