Well, Tesla solar products are good from what I hear. However their solar roof tops are mostly popular due to superior marketing and already in place popularity. They have not proven their roof top panels produce more power than the other competitors who have been doing it for years.
If Tesla can make a comparable product and sell it for less I would question how they source the raw materials. Mining silicon is often a slave labour trade in Africa.
So, I don't know if the product is better but either way I do support solar rooftops in any form.
I love the idea of being completely off the grid. I need QUIET power production though, so generators are out of the question. That's due to my security concerns of course! Do you have any experience with micro hydro?
I do know of micro hydro but not much about it. I have written a bunch of articles about off options including how to stay online when living off grid in the wilderness.
I have plans in the works to achieve a goal of living off grid in the wilderness. Just need my coins to hit the moon and it's done. ^^
Don't go alone. Bring us with you. I look forward to you sharing the dream come true!