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Seven write-ups from one Tesla solar + Powerwall home in St. Augustine. Real numbers, estimates marked as estimates. Updated Oct 2026.
- ReadProduction
What my 24.65 kW Tesla solar system really makes vs. Tesla’s estimate
Two full years of measured output, season by season, against the 26,992 kWh Tesla promised.
- ReadCost & payback
What my Tesla solar + 2 Powerwalls really cost, and when the solar breaks even
The full contract, my bills before and after, a live break-even countdown (after the 30% credit I got), and the no-credit math for buyers today.
- ReadBatteries
Are two Powerwalls worth it in Florida? What mine actually do
On FPL’s 1:1 net metering they don’t save money. Here’s why I’d still think of them like a generator.
- ReadFPL bills
FPL net metering explained with my real bills
What I buy from FPL, what I send back, and every line of a real October 2026 bill.
- ReadEV charging
Charging a Model X on FPL EVolution with solar at home
A separate meter, flat monthly fees, and roughly 4¢ per kWh for about 920 kWh a month.
- ReadMaintenance
Does cleaning solar panels in Florida pay off? My before-and-after data
I had my panels cleaned in February 2026. Here’s production against a weather model, before and after.
- ReadRoof direction
Solar on a mostly east, west and north roof: only 4 of my 58 panels face south
Only four of my 58 panels face south. What east, west and even north-facing panels really produce in St. Augustine.