You may be against it but this is the future. Roofs are already here and windows and glass isn't far behind. Tesla, GAF and Certain Teed aren't going anywhere but you're right, they may stop making these products someday. But for now we're going to dip our toes and see what bites. I also agree servicing these systems will be difficult and costly.
One of the big questions that will come up is where's the line drawn between roofer and electrician?
I do all the solar commissioning for our company. I have yet to have someone tell me it was a good deal after it’s installed. 99% tell me they wouldn’t do it again.
30k-60k for a 5-8kW solar system that will take about 25-30 years to pay for itself isn’t smart money in my book.
The salesmen make them sound like they are the best thing going. They say that you can export and get paid, offset your usage, your power bill could go to 0, etc. once the moneys paid and it’s time for it to work it’s never like the salesmen stated.
With so many companies going under, restructuring, going bankrupt and changing names, it’s not a market I want to get into personally.
BUT!
I hope it works for you and it’s everything that was promised.
I would love to hear from you 6 months after it’s installed.
Don’t put it on your roof please.
If you want BIPV, build a carport.
Just my thoughts..