It’s hard to make a “profit” if you don’t have subsidies infusing money from taxpayers.
Tesla closes solar installation centers as part of layoffs
It’s not certain how many people have lost jobs as a result of the closures, although some of the affected people may relocate to other centers. Tesla told Engadget in a statement that its energy offerings were “critical” to its vision for sustainable electricity, and noted that its stores were a valuable tool in selling its solar technology.