Did you know that the City of Ashland offers Virtual Net Metering for its electricity customers? What is virtual net metering? Some people that own a home in Ashland don’t have good solar access. This is because of shading from trees or the south hillside in Ashland. If you own a second home in Ashland… Read in Browser >>
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Our goal at True South Solar is to educate and inform you about going solar, while being professional and transparent. We want you to have the best experience with no surprises along the way. Here are 10 questions that you should be asking any solar company before signing a contract with them. 1. How long
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Meet Jon, one of True South Solar’s newest journeyman electricians. When did you first start thinking about solar? I first started thinking about solar in the mid 1980’s, when I started in the Electrical trade as an Electrician apprentice. I also became very interested in Solar when I started subscribing to HomePower magazine around that same time.
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True South Solar recently installed a solar+storage solution for a couple in Central Point. This 7.2kw PV solar electric system was installed on a composition shingle roof. We also installed a Tesla Powerwall+ for electricity backup, in case the power goes out, on the exterior of the house. The couple wants to make sure that
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NOTE: Tesla now offers Powerwall 3. (Powerwall 2 and Powerwall+ have been discontinued.) LEARN MORE ABOUT POWERWALL 3FIND OUT WHY POWERWALL 3 IS REVOLUTIONARY Prior to 2024, True South Solar offered Tesla’s two different home energy storage options, Powerwall+ and Powerwall 2. There were some critical differences between the two products (namely, DC vs AC
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Last month, the Korean-based company Hanwha and the US’s largest crystaline silicon solar panel assembler announced that they would be opening another solar plant. They will be making both the solar panels and their components right here in the USA. This is big news! Qcells, which has its headquarters in Seoul, said it was making
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Thinking about installing a solar energy system at your home or business in Southern Oregon? You’ll be happy to know that there are numerous incentives available to help you save money. In this post, we’ll discuss the various state and federal incentives that can help you reduce the cost of your solar installation and maximize
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Meet Rianna Kopel, a member of the True South Solar team. She is a solar administrator. When did you first start thinking about solar? I have been inspired by sustainability at Maharishi International University in my hometown. This community has been invested in solar and permaculture for decades. In 2018, MIU installed a 1.1 MW
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Sayler joined the True South Solar Team in early January as a solar installer. When did you first start thinking about solar? I’ve always been interested in renewable energy, solar seems like an easy efficient way to ensure this place we live stays beautiful and green for generations to come. What’s your favorite thing to
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