Solar Information and Education

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The QCells solar panel factory in Dalton, Georgia.

Closing the Loop: Solar Panel Recycling Program Launches

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… Read in Browser >>

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Tesla Powerwall 3 installed in a garage.

Does Tesla Powerwall Work With a Whole Home Backup Generator?

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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True South Solar installs Maxeon Solar Panels

Maxeon Solar Panels – The Gold Standard for Residential Solar

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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Tesla Powerwall at a home in Southern Oregon

Understanding Tesla Powerwall: What it Can and Cannot Backup

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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Commercial Solar Array installed by True South Solar

Southern Oregon Business Leaders Ignite the Solar Revolution

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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USDA REAP grants provide funding for solar in rural Southern Oregon.

$2 Billion Added to the USDA REAP Grant

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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The Inflation Reduction Act - how has it affected our economy?

The Inflation Reduction Act and The Solar Industry- One Year Later

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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