Is the Tesla Solar Roof available in the UK?

If you have searched for the Tesla Solar Roof in the UK, the short answer is no. The Tesla Solar Roof was never sold here, and Tesla has now withdrawn it. This guide explains what happened and what you can buy instead.

The question still matters, because many homeowners want a roof that looks like a roof, not a rack of panels. That wish has not gone away, and good UK options exist.

What the Tesla Solar Roof was

At first, Tesla launched the Solar Roof in 2016. It used glass tiles, some of which generated power. Its aim was a whole roof that doubled as a power station.

However, Tesla promised a wider launch for years. One UK consumer review site noted that Tesla had talked about UK sales in 2018 and again in 2019. Even so, the product never arrived. That review, written in 2024, also said that only the Powerwall battery was on sale here.

Was it ever available in the UK?

No. In practice, UK customers could buy a Powerwall battery. They could not order a Solar Roof. We found no report of a UK order route, and the review above noted only a preview page with no confirmed date.

What happened in August 2026

Trade press reported on 20 August 2026 that Tesla had told its installers the Solar Roof could no longer be ordered. The dedicated Solar Roof web page was reported to redirect to Tesla’s ordinary solar panel page. However, Tesla had made no formal announcement at the time of those reports.

In addition, reports put total installations at about 3,000, nearly all in the United States. Tesla had once spoken of 1,000 a week. Existing owners are reported to keep their warranty terms.

So please treat this as press reporting, not a Tesla statement. If you need certainty, ask Tesla directly. Either way, the practical result for UK buyers is the same. There is no Tesla Solar Roof to order.

What you can buy in the UK instead

In contrast, several makers sell products that replace the roof covering. They are not Tesla copies, and each has its own look. Here are two that we checked on the manufacturers’ own sites.

• GB-Sol PV Slate. GB-Sol makes solar PV and mounting systems at a factory near Cardiff. Its range includes PV Slate, a slate-look module. It also offers an edge-to-edge glass and aluminium roof called Infinity. It states a 25-year warranty on its main products.
• Marley SolarTile. Marley says its tile acts as a roof covering and generates power. Marley states that the BBA has assessed and approved it. Marley quotes a 15-year system warranty when fitted within a complete Marley roof system.

Both suit a new roof or a re-roof, because the old covering has to come off anyway. For the full picture of makers and when each suits, read our wider guide to solar roof tiles in the UK.

Roof tiles are one route, not the only one

A solar tile roof is not always the best answer. It costs more per kilowatt than panels on top of the roof, so it makes most sense when the look of the roof drives the decision.

Other routes can give a clean result too:

• A flush system, compared in our piece on in-roof versus on-roof solar, sits level with the tiles. It is often cheaper than tiles.
• A well-chosen module from our guide to all-black solar panels can look calm on a dark roof.
• A true building-integrated system, explained in what BIPV means, makes the solar part of the building fabric.

Meanwhile, our building-integrated PV service covers the last of these. Our solar roof tiles and slates service covers tile and slate systems.

Why people ask about Tesla in the first place

Tesla made a promise that is hard to resist, namely a roof with no visible panels. That is exactly what many owners of period homes want.

The same wish drives most of our enquiries. For example, owners of terraces and villas in solar for London’s period streets often have a front slope that is plainly visible. Owners of stone houses in solar for Cotswold stone roofs often face a tighter set of design rules.

How to judge any solar roof product

Whatever the brand, ask the same short list of questions. First, is the product assessed for UK building regulations? Marley points to its BBA approval, and that is the kind of evidence to look for. Second, how does the maker treat fire and wind performance? Marley quotes a BRoof (T4) fire classification, which is a figure you can check.

Third, ask what the warranty actually cover? A power warranty is not the same as a weatherproofing warranty. Finally, ask who fits it. An integrated system is part of your roof, so the roofer and the electrician must work together.

What about the Tesla Powerwall?

The Powerwall is a separate matter. It is a home battery, and Tesla has sold it in the UK for several years. A battery stores electricity. Therefore it does not replace your roof covering.

Because a battery can sit behind panels from any maker, the end of the Solar Roof does not rule it out. In that case you would choose the roof first and the battery second. Reviewers have noted that the Powerwall works with other brands of panel.

Planning still matters

A Tesla-style roof does not bypass planning. One installer guide we checked says most in-roof installs need no planning permission, with exceptions for listed buildings and conservation areas. Those exceptions are where the care is needed, so ask early.

We explain the heritage side in our guide to solar panels in conservation areas. Always check with your local planning authority first.

Choosing the mounting system

If you do choose an integrated system, the mounting tray matters as much as the module. It decides how neatly the array meets the roof edge. It also affects ventilation and repair.

Because the tray matters so much, our comparison of in-roof solar mounting systems looks at the main options. It is worth reading before you ask for quotes.

Think about the whole design

The best-looking solar roofs are planned early. Where the array sits, how the edges align and how the cables run all shape the result. As a result, the job is much easier on a new build than on an old roof.

If you are building, start with designing solar into a self-build. We also have two posts due soon. One covers specifying BIPV as an architect. The other covers solar canopies and carports for homes.

Next step

Tell us about your roof and then we will say which route suits it. Our solar roof tiles and slates service is the usual starting point. You can send us your drawings and we will reply with a clear view.