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10 Questions To Ask If You’re Considering 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?
NOTE: Tesla now offers Powerwall 3. (Powerwall 2 and Powerwall+ have been discontinued.) LEARN MORE ABOUT POWERWALL 3FIND OUT WHY POWERWALL 3 IS REVOLUTIONARY Prior to 2024, True South Solar offered Tesla’s two different home energy storage options, Powerwall+ and Powerwall 2. There were some critical differences between the two products (namely, DC vs AC
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
Meet The Team- Rianna Kopel
Meet Rianna Kopel, a member of the True South Solar team. She is a solar administrator. When did you first start thinking about solar? I have been inspired by sustainability at Maharishi International University in my hometown. This community has been invested in solar and permaculture for decades. In 2018, MIU installed a 1.1 MW
Meet The Team- Sayler Houppermans
Sayler joined the True South Solar Team in early January as a solar installer. When did you first start thinking about solar? I’ve always been interested in renewable energy, solar seems like an easy efficient way to ensure this place we live stays beautiful and green for generations to come. What’s your favorite thing to
Another Qcell Panel Plant to be Built in the U.S.
The country’s largest crystaline silicon solar panel assembler Qcells is building another plant in 2023 in the U.S. Since 2019, Hanwha, the Korean-owned solar company currently has operated a plant in Georgia which assembles solar panels. Next year, they will be making solar panels and their components right here in the USA. Qcells, which has
A Map of Our Completed Jobs
Since 2010, True South Solar has completed more than 1,100 solar panel installations – exclusively in Southern Oregon. As you can see on this interactive map, many of these installations were made in your neighborhood or town. Why do we only work in Southern Oregon? We choose to work only in Southern Oregon because this