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Our Largest Commercial Solar Installation To-Date
In a groundbreaking milestone for True South Solar, Southern Oregon’s premier solar installation company, our team recently completed our largest commercial project to-date. 880 solar panels now cover the roof of a newly-built industrial production structure in White City, totaling 475.2 kilowatts of power. True South Solar, with over 13 years of experience in the
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
Sustainability at Southern Oregon University
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword at Southern Oregon University (SOU). It’s right in their mission statement and is part of the strategic direction for the campus in the SOU Plan. SOU’s commitment to sustainability can be seen throughout the campus through its red, black, and blue recycle bins, highly visible solar installations, energy
Meet Team Member Dylan
Please welcome our newest team member Dylan! He will be working as a crew member/Material Handler on the installation crew. What got you interested in working in the solar field? I’ve been interested in renewables for a long time and wanted to have a part to play in this ever-expanding industry. What is your favorite
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
Meet TSS Team Member Travis
Please welcome Travis. He is one of our newest crew members but has worked with TSS before. Welcome back Travis! When did you first start thinking about the solar field? Over 20 yrs ago from reading a Home Power magazine. What are your favorite things to do in the sun? Go inside and watch snowboarding
$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
Meet TSS Team Member Isac
Isac is one of our new Material Handlers on the crew. Welcome! When did you first start thinking about the solar field? I started thinking about solar in the past few years, I have watched as the industry has started to boom and it really caught my attention as another way to generate power that is
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
Meet TSS Team Member Hannah
Hannah is one of our new Material Handlers on the crew. Welcome! What brought you to TSS and the world of solar? I wanted a job that would allow me to be active, outside and could that I could feel good about at the end of the day for environmental purposes. This is my first
Meet TSS Team Member Braden
Braden recently joined us as a Materials Handler on the True South Solar crew. What brought you to TSS and the world of solar? I plan on getting into electrical work in the future and TSS is a great way to get my foot in the door. I love working for a company who uses
Solar Stories- Why Battery Backup?
Let’s talk about about Battery Backup! Battery backup is important to help you get through power outages when the grid goes down. If you couple a solar electric system with a battery, you can withstand days without power. A battery backup system can accomplish a lot of goals. It can backup your your well, so