Tesla is entering the solar business at a terrible time (TSLA)

Solar has generally been a difficult business, and that isn't looking to change under President-elect Donald Trump. Tesla officially acquired SolarCity in a deal worth roughly $2 billion on Monday. Prior to the shareholder vote, Musk unveiled several solar products that will become the focus of Tesla's energy line. They include roof shingles that look like a normal roof, but are embedded with solar cells to generate energy, as well as an at-home battery, Powerwall 2. Tesla will also continue to ...