I Want to Get Off the Grid! Typically we get the calls in September right after the hottest month on the Gulf, which is August. They start by announcing “I want to get off the grid!” 99% of these people actually mean something totally different than what they are saying. When we ask them why, Read more about Hurricane Season: “I Want to Get Off the Grid!”[…]
Typically we get the calls in September right after the hottest month in Louisiana, which is August. They start by announcing “I want to get off the grid!” 99% of these people actually mean something totally different than what they are saying. When we ask them why they typically say “I just got my August electric bill in and Read more about I Want to Get Off the Grid![…]
The Louisiana Solar Tour 2015 By Jeff Shaw Everyone that took the Louisiana Solar Tour 2015 seemed to love it. Our Louisiana Solar Energy Society (LSES) tour was held in conjunction with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Tour. This makes 15th year that Louisiana homes have been open for the “solar curious” and “solar wanna-be’s” to connect Read more about The Louisiana Solar Tour 2015[…]
What Every New Solar Owner Should Know How do you interpret your new utility bill and your overall system output once you get solar? You might think you know, but read through these tips to make sure. NET-METERING and your bill 1. Once you have your net-meter installed in place of your regular meter, the Read more about What Every New Solar Owner Should Know[…]
The sun is an immediately available, unlimited source of perfect, renewable energy. It has and always will play the most vital role in keeping our ecosystem alive and functioning. The power of the sun is there every day, available to all, completely underutilized, and completely free. Our society’s ability to function lies in the hands Read more about Why YOU Need Solar Backup Power[…]
Beware – Scammers Bearing Gifts It has been part of the official Louisiana Department of Revenue solar tax credit rules since 2008 when the solar tax credit started. Yon may not take a tax credit on any inducements to purchase that you were given. The original example given by LDR was vacations, cruises, merchandise, or Read more about Beware – Scammers Bearing Gifts[…]
Grid-tie solar power systems have gained popularity in America (and Louisiana) in the last 10 years as a result of “Net Metering” legislation, state by state. Now we are seeing “push back” from the utilities due to the rapid increase of solar installations. If you hadn’t heard, Net Metering, has been blocked by several utilities Read more about GridZero Instead of Grid-tie[…]
SolarWorld and Hailstorms (& Break-dancing) Watch this short video on the worst hailstorm ever! I was able to visit the factory in Hillsboro, OR, and perform the same test myself with 1″ hailstones at 250 MPH!!! No damage at all to the SolarWorld Modules. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6v2lDa8Hos&feature=youtu.be I personally got to fire my own hailstones at the Read more about Hailstorms & Break-dancing[…]
WHAT’S THE PAYBACK? Always the first solar question. The answer is – we can estimate it based on some info we will request from you. Let us. We are seeing some quick paybacks with top-of-the-line SolarWorld modules! UP FRONT COST? Probably nothing. We have been providing our customers with a “No Money Down – Same As Cash” Read more about SOLAR FOR DUMMIES[…]
Best in the nation, still – Louisiana has enjoyed the “best in the nation” solar tax credit since 2008. Even today, with all the talk about the tax credit going away, you can get 50% back, up to $12,500 on your solar power system. The Louisiana residential tax credit will expire on December 31, 2017, While this is amazing, Read more about 2013 Solar Tax Credit Changes[…]
Green to the Core Walking the Walk Being “green” is not some passing fad for us. We always have been and always will be green to the core. From the products we sell and install to the way we do business, Gulf South Solar walks the walk. Solar Our office is set up with a Read more about Green Statement[…]
[Charge Controllers] [Battery enclosures] [Inverters] [Batteries] Solar modules are secured in place by specially designed brackets called solar mounts. These systems, when designed properly can withstand the hurricane force winds that we experience in the gulf south. Mounting systems are available for roof, pole, and ground mounted arrays. Depending on your unique situation, Gulf South Solar will determine Read more about Mounts[…]
Benefits of Commercial Solar Protect against rising utility rates Reduce operating costs Backup of critical loads Long term reliability Low maintenance Good return on investment 30% Federal tax credit Eco friendly Why should your business invest in solar? By investing in solar electric systems, businesses gain control over their energy costs while helping to reduce their carbon Read more about Commercial Solar Installation[…]
Grid-Tied Grid-tied solar lowers your electric bills by simply generating green electricity when the sun shines. It reduces the amount you’re charged by your utility, using what you produce first, and any excess you generate is credited to you for later use. These systems turn off when the power goes down. This is what the majority of Read more about System Types[…]
Clean Energy is our Passion Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gulf South Solar is the leading solar provider for Louisiana and the Gulf South. GSS has been installing custom, high-quality solar systems (with and without battery storage) since 2003. We distribute, design, sell, service, maintain and install solar PV (photovoltaic) for both residential and commercial Read more about Clean Energy is our Passion[…]