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When did you first start thinking about solar? I began to think about solar when I learned about renewable energy sources in elementary school. The various options available captivated me. What’s your favorite thing to do in the sun? Play any type of sport that’s on a grass field. What brought you to TSS? I arrived… Read in Browser >>
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Beginning July 1, The Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) has made battery storage incentives available for all commercial Pacific Power customers. This is great news for our commercial customers who would like to add battery storage to their plans for installing solar on their buildings. As an ETO solar trade ally, True South Solar has
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There are a lot of solar installation companies that operate in Medford–and throughout Southern Oregon. Some companies offer services like the installation of solar panels, wiring, and connection to the power meter for residences. Other companies offer solar panel installation, along with backup battery solutions. A solar energy system for your home or business is
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Many people ask us about the value of solar. Beside reducing your power bill, does adding solar to the home increase the home’s value? The simple answer is yes, absolutely! Having solar on your home increases its value, particularly in Oregon, for the following reasons: If you ever plan to sell a home where you’ve installed
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We often hear from our clients, “Can solar panels be recycled?” This is an issue that we care about deeply, but until recently, we have not seen a very significant effort to address. Just recently, we have seen some significant progress in solar panel recycling. One notable development we at True South Solar are excited about involves
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Solar panels can accumulate dirt, dust, pollen, bird droppings and ash in summer in Southern Oregon. Typically, the rain and snow will naturally clean your solar array in the winter and spring months. That is one of the reasons we always recommend installing panels with even a modest tilt angle. However, summers of smoke and
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As the landscape of energy continues to evolve, many Southern Oregon homeowners are considering the addition of home storage solutions to their energy systems. At True South Solar, we’ve observed a growing interest in devices like Tesla Powerwall 3, especially from those concerned about power outages and the uncertainty of future energy supply. With the
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The Tesla Powerwall 3 fully integrated home backup system is an incredibly popular option for homeowners looking to add backup power and maximize their solar energy usage. But what if you already have or are considering installing a whole home generator for backup power? Can the two systems work together? The short answer is yes,
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The solar industry has seen tremendous innovation in recent years, with new technologies and products aimed at making solar panels more efficient, reliable and affordable. One company leading this charge is Maxeon Solar Technologies. Maxeon was spun off from SunPower in 2020 as an independent company, building on over 35 years of solar research and
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Are you considering investing in Tesla Powerwall for your home or business? We are seeing a growing interest in energy storage solutions, and Tesla Powerwall 3 is the best storage solution on the market. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at Tesla Powerwall and discuss what it can and cannot back up. What
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