What does it look like when a home truly runs on sunshine?
Visitors can find out at the Mini Green Home Tour on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at 34 Pinecliff Dr., where one Marblehead family has transformed their home into a fully electric, solar-powered system without a single visible panel or drop of fossil fuel.
Installed in 2021, the home’s Tesla Solar Glass Roof replaces traditional shingles with solar tiles that generate 12.6 kilowatts (kW) of clean electricity. The system powers the entire home, charges two electric vehicles, and operates quietly and seamlessly.
“When we first installed the system, we were amazed by how integrated the technology is,” said homeowner George Hooper. “The roof itself makes electricity, the battery stores it, and the app shows exactly how it all works together.”
Power and Storage in One Seamless System
Energy generated from the roof flows directly into the home and to a Tesla Powerwall Gen 3, a compact wall-mounted battery that stores 13.5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. The Powerwall provides overnight power and keeps the lights on during outages.
Adding intelligence to the setup is a Span smart circuit breaker panel, which allows residents to monitor and control power use through a smartphone app. The system shows which appliances use the most energy and lets users decide which circuits stay powered during an outage. For example, you can choose to keep the refrigerator and Wi-Fi running while pausing high-energy appliances like the dryer.
A Glimpse Into the Future of Home Energy
Together, the Tesla Solar Roof, Powerwall, and Span panel create a fully integrated clean-energy ecosystem:
- Generate electricity directly from the roof
- Store excess power in the battery for later use
- Manage every circuit for maximum efficiency
The result is a resilient, quiet, and zero-emission home that demonstrates what the future of residential energy can look like today.
See It for Yourself
The Mini Green Home Tour offers visitors a guided look at how renewable energy flows through this home, from solar collection to storage to everyday use. Guests will see how the system powers lights, appliances, and electric vehicles, all with zero emissions.
Mini Green Home Tour
Saturday, Nov. 1
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
34 Pinecliff Dr.
Whether you’re curious about going solar, exploring home batteries, or interested in smart energy management, this event offers a first-hand view of sustainable living in action.
