Now that Lithium batteries are mainstream in everything from cars to flashlights it is now time to consider lithium for your solar installation! While the initial cost is a bit more, they are a premium product. Providing deeper depth of discharge means 40% more power from the same size battery bank. Also, they last longer Read more about Lithium battery upgrades are the way to go[…]
With the most generous renewable rebate program in the nation, Louisiana positions for a solar boom. Solar Today Magazine article quotes GSS founder Jeff Shaw in their article… http://www.solartoday-digital.org/solartoday/20101112#pg20
Gulf South Solar’s owner is featured in the Solar Job Spotlight by the Solar Energy Industries Association “SEIA” Read the article on their website: http://www.seia.org/cs/solar_job_spotlight_jeff_shaw
“Louisianan Lights The Way” is the title of this months spotlight on an American solar hero. Each month Solar Today magazine features a solar hero and this month it’s GSS owner Jeff Shaw. Read the article here: http://www.solartoday-digital.org/solartoday/201004#pg14
Emily Turner / NBC33 News, January 5, 2010 “Tax season is here and this year many folks, especially Louisiana residents, are getting extra green for going green…” For the rest of the story and to view the video, click here.
The latest home GSS installed for the Make it Right foundation was a particularly challenging installation. After the breach of the industrial canal, the original home was left uninhabitable after the storm and was the only one still standing after the flood waters rushed in. Miraculously, the tree prevented the rushing water from washing away Read more about SolarWorld Donates Modules to Make It Right Project[…]
PV301: Advanced Solar Installation Case Studies Date: December 11, 2009 Cost: $125 TIME: 9am-1:30pm LOCATION: GSS Training Center, Baton Rouge Course Description: Instructors will guide their class through a simple case study progressing to more complex ones. Lunch will be provided. Who Should Attend? This class is ideal for installers, dealers and electrical or building contractors Read more about Registration is Open for New Solar Classes[…]
On October 25th, community members from around New Orleans came together to make a statement that we need action against climate change. Much like the Step It Up events in the past, the 350 event focused on the need to reduce the carbon in our atmosphere to 350 parts-per-million. Citizens gathered at Congo Square in Read more about Gulf South Solar Provides Power for the 350 Event in NOLA[…]
Registration for the PV101 Solar Basics course schedule for Friday, November 6th closes on Wednesday at 5pm. There are only a few slots left – don’t miss this opportunity! Check our Solar Training courses often for the latest in solar workshops for homeowners and advanced courses for dealers. Date: Friday, November 6th Time: 11am – 2pm Cost: $75 (includes lunch) Read more about PV101: Last Call for Registrations[…]
The Baton Rouge Green Crawl was designed to introduce Baton Rouge residents to our green businesses and resources in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Even with threatening thunderstorms looming all day before the event, we had a huge turnout and fantastic weather! The Baton Rouge Green Crawl’s founders are Jeff Shaw and Ann Shaneyfelt of Gulf South Read more about Baton Rouge Green Crawl a Success![…]
As our nation’s leaders continue to ponder the energy crisis and look for answers to the complicated questions and challenges ahead of us, a group of state legislatures gathered together in the nation’s capital October 8-9, 2009, at the National Conference of State Legislatures Solar Policy Institute. Attendees were invited to examine the potential that Read more about State Legislators Gather in Washington to Discuss Solar Power[…]
“Jeff Shaw, owner of Gulf South Solar, makes his living selling and installing solar arrays. As founder of the 1,500-member Louisiana Solar Energy Society, he was also hosting visitors to his Menlo Drive home during the National Solar Tour Day, held on Oct. 3.” For the full article, visit The Advocate’s website: http://www.2theadvocate.com/features/64052077.html
Baton Rouge Green Crawl: October 15th The Baton Rouge Green Crawl is just days away! Each business is giving away door prizes to lucky Green Crawlers. Gulf South Solar is proud to announce that we will be giving away a Voltaic “Converter” Solar Back Pack! This backpack is designed to attach to a larger rucksack Read more about BR Green Crawl Door Prizes Announced![…]
The Baton Rouge Green Crawl is an event designed to introduce Baton Rouge residents to our city’s green resources, green developments, and green businesses.
Date: Thursday, October 15th
Time: 5:00pm – 10:oopm
Location: Area Businesses in Baton Rouge (Map my ride)
Website: www.greencrawlbr.com
Passport: Click here to download
The LSES Solar Tour of Homes was this past Saturday, October 3rd. There was a record number of homes on the tour this year (12 of the 18 stops on the tour were Gulf South Solar installations). LSES organizes these tours every spring and fall. Check LSES’s website in the spring for details on the next tour Read more about LSES Solar Tour a Success![…]