Beware – Scammers packaging solar with energy efficiency
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Author: Jeff Shaw
Review: Efficient Solar is Not What You Want
Do you want efficient solar? It’s the energy yield, not the efficiency, that matters the most. Often newbies, shopping for solar, don’t have much to compare one solar module to another so they look at “watts” and “efficiency”. Unfortunately it’s not that easy. Efficiency is only the watts divided by the square feet. I am Read more about Review: Efficient Solar is Not What You Want[…]
Do-It-Yourself Solar in Louisiana – Dangerous and Costly?
This article is the second in a series of do-it-yourself nightmare stories that I share with you to help you consider the other side of home solar installation. If you haven’t read “part 1”, I recommend you do it first. It can be found HERE. When technically intelligent homeowners consider solar they typically browse the Read more about Do-It-Yourself Solar in Louisiana – Dangerous and Costly?[…]
Minnesota grid can handle up to 40% renewables – why can’t LA?
12/3/14 – Minnesota grid can handle up to 40% renewables so why can Louisiana only take 0.5% (one half of one percent). Is their wire better than ours or is it something else? Read about it here: http://www.solarindustrymag.com/print.php?plugin:content.14828 ISO Study Finds Minnesota Can Accommodate Up To 40% Renewables PenetrationSI Staff, Wednesday 26 November 2014 – 11:31:39 Read more about Minnesota grid can handle up to 40% renewables – why can’t LA?[…]
GSS Completes Solar Lighting for Lamar-Dixon
Gonzales, LA – Gulf South Solar recently completed a solar lighting project for Lamar-Dixon. A 3/4 mile walking path was paved around the lake just south of the Expo Center. Our installation included 65 solar powered LED street lights along the pathway for night use of the facility. Partners in this project were Sonora Energy.
Solar Q&A With Blueshift Research
We were sent a questionnaire about the solar industry and I thought I’d share my responses to this national research firm… Q. Please tell me about yourself and your company and organization in brief. A. My name is Jeff Shaw and I am the owner and founder of Gulf South Solar, a solar installation company Read more about Solar Q&A With Blueshift Research[…]
Solar Advocate Campaign Manager Firebombed
When you have to deal with politics sometimes it gets dangerous. On Wednesday, the day after the election, someone bombed Forest Wrights campaign finance managers cars and house. Forest ran against, and got more votes in the primary election than the utility supported candidate, Eric Skrmetta. Check it out… http://uptownmessenger.com/2014/11/overnight-fire-destroys-political-consultants-home/
Gulf South Solar’s Owner shares GRIDZERO
GridZero – the latest innovation in solar power from Outback Power might be perfect for you. Read Gulf South Solar’s owner, Jeff Shaw’s personal experience with GridZero as he lives with it in his home. http://www.gulfsouthsolar.com/get-solar/grid-bye-instead-of-grid-tie/
Tornado hits solar powered home
Monroe, LA A reported tornado touched down in Monroe Monday creating widespread damage. One of the homes struck was a customer of ours with a 6.76 kw SolarWorld solar power system that we sold them last year. Even though 100 year old oaks were uprooted in their yard and the roof damaged, the SolarWorld panels, along with the Read more about Tornado hits solar powered home[…]
Historical Lincoln Theater Now Has Solar
Baton Rouge, LA – The historical Lincoln Theater now has solar power with an off-grid, completely self-contained solar power system to run it’s new air circulation system. The theater, owned now by the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame, is undergoing renovations in stages. Gulf South Solar was selected to design and install a solar power system Read more about Historical Lincoln Theater Now Has Solar[…]
Beware – Scammers Bearing Gifts
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[…]
They Put it Where? (part 2)
Continued from – Inexperienced “Solar Installers” Have No Clue! (part 1) After a few years of experience every installer should know better, however it is becoming apparent that some installers are missing basic design concepts. Systems must be designed and installed properly in order for them to last and produce the power they are supposed to. The following images were found on actual Read more about They Put it Where? (part 2)[…]
Solar Shingles in Louisiana – You Decide
Solar Shingles have always been the buzz among the “solar curious” crowd. Just say the word in a crowded room and watch it go silent and then someone says, “did you say solar shingles?’. When someone hears you are a solar installer they will typically ask if you ever heard of solar shingles. Everybody has heard of them but Read more about Solar Shingles in Louisiana – You Decide[…]
Do-It-Yourself Solar in Louisiana – Maybe Not
We get inquiries for solar installation where the customer wants to install the solar power system themselves because they “want to save money”, or “like to work with their hands” or “have a technical background”. I would like to share with you my response to this: “Hi Eager, Thrifty, Hands-on type of person, Thanks for Read more about Do-It-Yourself Solar in Louisiana – Maybe Not[…]
Solar Air Conditioning in Louisiana – Maybe Not
If ever there was someone that wanted Solar Air Conditioning in Louisiana it is me. I have been following the subject for 15 years and must report I still don’t have it. The problem is “solar air conditioning is still in the “experimental” stages. While I have followed every technology development, it’s still not there. If you are in Read more about Solar Air Conditioning in Louisiana – Maybe Not[…]