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Solar Stories- Inverters vs. Microinverters
Hi there, I’m Eric Hansen owner of True South Solar. And these are “Solar Stories”. Our opportunity to get together and talk about solar plus storage to help you power your home or business sustainably. And this is a tech talk. Today we’re going to talk about inverters. What are they? Why do we care?
Solar Stories- What is the Solar Coupon?
Hi there, I’m Eric Hansen, owner of True South Solar, and these are our Solar Stories. Today I’m going to talk to you about the Solar Coupon. Last year the federal government through its Inflation Reduction Act, established a 30% federal tax credit for the next 10 years and this is great it’s making solar
Solar Stories – Own Your Power!
Hi there. I’m Eric Hansen, owner of True South Solar, and these are our Solar Stories. Today we’re going to talk about owning your own power. For the first time in human history, You can create your own power, generated on your home and not have a power bill. We’ve been under a monopoly for
What is Virtual Net Metering in the City of Ashland?
Did you know that the City of Ashland offers Virtual Net Metering for its electricity customers? What is virtual net metering? Some people that own a home in Ashland don’t have good solar access. This is because of shading from trees or the south hillside in Ashland. If you own a second home in Ashland
10 Questions To Ask Before Going Solar
Our goal at True South Solar is to educate and inform you about going solar, while being professional and transparent. We want you to have the best experience with no surprises along the way. Here are 10 questions that you should be asking any solar company before signing a contract with them. 1. How long
Meet The Team- Jon Poot
Meet Jon, one of True South Solar’s newest journeyman electricians. When did you first start thinking about solar? I first started thinking about solar in the mid 1980’s, when I started in the Electrical trade as an Electrician apprentice. I also became very interested in Solar when I started subscribing to HomePower magazine around that same time.
A Solar+Storage Solution in Central Point
True South Solar recently installed a solar+storage solution for a couple in Central Point. This 7.2kw PV solar electric system was installed on a composition shingle roof. We also installed a Tesla Powerwall+ for electricity backup, in case the power goes out, on the exterior of the house. The couple wants to make sure that
What’s the Difference Between Powerwall+ and Powerwall 2?
True South Solar currently offers Tesla’s two different home energy storage options for sale, Powerwall+ and Powerwall 2. There are some critical differences between the two products. Please note that True South only offers Powerwall installation to current and new clients. We do not install Powerwall for solar energy systems installed by other companies. Tesla
Solar Stories: What is “True South?”
Join us for Solar Stories, our regular video series to talk about solar + storage and how to power your home or business sustainably.
Hanwha And REC Silicon Announce 10-Year Partnership
Last month, the Korean-based company Hanwha and the US’s largest crystaline silicon solar panel assembler announced that they would be opening another solar plant. They will be making both the solar panels and their components right here in the USA. This is big news! Qcells, which has its headquarters in Seoul, said it was making
What is the Best Solar Company in Medford in 2023?
What is the best solar company in Medford, you ask? There are a lot of solar 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 just supplies and rely on their customers to figure
Maximizing Your Savings with Incentives
Thinking about installing a solar energy system at your home or business in Southern Oregon? You’ll be happy to know that there are numerous incentives available to help you save money. In this post, we’ll discuss the various state and federal incentives that can help you reduce the cost of your solar installation and maximize