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One of the challenges with adopting renewable energy at scale is storage: where does the energy come from when the sun isn’t shining or the wind stops blowing? Enter the Swan Lake “Water Battery” renewable energy storage solution in Klamath County. This technology has been used around the world for decades, but it’s the first… Read in Browser >>
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Good News! Net metering continues to benefit homeowners and businesses with solar here in Southern Oregon. True South Solar relishes describing this particular benefit to homeowners and businesses who are considering solar. Net metering allows residential and commercial customers who generate excess energy to feed it back into the grid and receive those energy credits
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At True South Solar, we often hear this question: “Why do I need Tesla Powerwall if I have an electric vehicle (EV)?” It’s a great question, especially as more people embrace the benefits of renewable energy and electric transportation. Many people are getting excited about using their electric vehicle for backup power during a power
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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
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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 electric system for your home or business is
What is the Best Medford Solar Company in 2024? Read More »
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
Closing the Loop: Solar Panel Recycling Program Launches Read More »
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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