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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… Read in Browser >>
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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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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? 2025 UPDATE: We now recommend that clients interested in backing up
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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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The sun is shining bright on Southern Oregon, and local business leaders are harnessing its power like never before. In an exciting development, our own business community in Southern Oregon is spearheading a historic revolution in commercial solar energy adoption. We’re proud to see Southern Oregon businesses and schools taking bold steps to reshape our
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The USDA REAP (Rural Energy for America) Grant has received significant updates in 2023. These updates offer increased opportunities and resources for farms and small businesses in rural areas to embrace renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 invested over $2 billion for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement
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It’s been just over a year since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in August 2022. This sweeping legislation contained significant investments and tax credits to accelerate the transition to clean energy in the United States. One year later, we see the impacts on the solar industry and our economy. The
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