Florida gets more sun than almost anywhere in the country. This home is built to actually live off it.
Why this could happen
Rooftop solar and home batteries are already common in Florida new-builds. The plausible next step is integration, not invention: roofing that is the solar array rather than a rack bolted on top of it, sized and battery-backed so the home can ride out a multi-day outage without a generator.
What makes it futuristic
Building-integrated solar roofing instead of panels mounted on top
Whole-home battery storage sized for multi-day grid outages
Smart load management that keeps essential circuits running longest
Real-time energy use shown on a simple household display
Spec plate04/15
01Building-integrated solar roof
02Whole-home battery storage
03Smart circuit prioritization
04Grid-independent operation
Solar handles the sun. The next home is built for the wind off the water.
