Solar Information and Education

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… Read in Browser >>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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