Do-It-Yourself Solar:  Read this first… Latest article written by Jeff Shaw on the subject.  Read here.

Just like the locust plagues in biblical times we now are now experiencing a solar leasing plague of biblical proportions in Louisiana.  As I write this the first of several local solar leasing companies are going down.  It’s the tip of the iceberg.  Speaking of the tip of the iceberg, read this news article from WDSU: http://www.wdsu.com/news/investigations/iteam-suit-claims-solar-power-company-deceived-thousands-of-clients/24393946#mid=18312466 This first Read more about Leasing Locusts[…]

Stalemate at the PSC – Report from Foster Campbell’s Office The stalemate over solar power and net-energy metering continues at the Louisiana Public Service Commission.  For nearly a year, commissioners have delayed discussion of a proposal by District 3 Commissioner Lambert Boissiere, D-New Orleans, to require electric utilities to receive certification from the PSC that Read more about Stalemate at the PSC – Report from Foster Campbell’s Office[…]

We received a call for help from a sad solar homeowner that had his system “installed” by a fly by night contractor.  Even though he was licensed (in some form or fashion) he had no reason to be installing solar.  The homeowner, “Mr. Sad” faxed over the contract he signed to have 26 – 235 Read more about Beware of Fraud and Incompetence[…]

Can Solar Save Utilities Billions? in News Departments > New & Noteworthy by Joseph Bebon on Thursday 26 September 2013 Incorporating high levels of wind and solar power into the Western Interconnection grid, which includes 13 U.S. states and some parts of Canada and Mexico, could ultimately save utilities billions of dollars per year in fuel costs and reduce carbon emissions Read more about Can Solar Save Utilities Billions?[…]

The following letter was sent by Jeff Shaw, owner of Gulf South Solar to the LPSC staff and interested parties on 5/15/13 concerning the vote on net metering:   If you support this net metering common sense please call your Public Service Commissioner today and tell them. Scott A. Angelle 225-342-6900 Lambert C. Boissiere, III 504-680-9529 Clyde Read more about FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – NET METERING COMMON SENSE[…]

Contact: Kendra Gunby E-mail: Kendra@lses.org Cell Phone (404) 550-6171 Website: www.lses.org   THE LOUISIANA SOLAR BATTLEGROUND Solar Advocates and Utilities Clash Solar and environmental groups all agree that the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is siding with the Utilities when it comes to Net Metering (the ability to get credit for monthly excess solar power Read more about FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Louisiana Solar Battleground[…]

AC Coupling with Outback Inverters  Many times when designing systems we end up with “in-between” sizes as we match the  customer’s available roof space, power requirements, inverters and budget.  If the grid-tied,  battery backup system design calls for 10kw and the inverters come in 8kw increments (like the  Radians) the system will either be under Read more about AC Coupling with Outback Inverters[…]

The customers were green minded and wanted to incorporate the latest technologies in renewable energy, in order to reduce the cost of their bills, on their new Baton Rouge home. Their 7.2kW Outback Power system will offset their power usage in their energy efficient home as well as provide emergency backup power during outages without Read more about 7.2 kW Residence- Baton Rouge, LA[…]

The customer wanted to invest in a grid tied battery backup system, to not only lower the cost of utility bills, but also to power emergency loads during power outages from storms and hurricanes in Baton Rouge. Gulf South Solar designed and installed a system that no only powers emergency loads from the solar system Read more about 9.75 kW Residence- Baton Rouge, LA[…]

In previous articles I’ve told you about installers that put solar on the wrong roofs (which completely destroys your payback time).  I’ve covered “lessons learned” as well, but this time I wanted to address downright dangerous things we saw this week at another company installation.  Not coincidentally, a familiar contractor name came back up. The typical Read more about New Solar Companies Make Dangerous Mistakes![…]

  Due to high utility expenses, the customer’s primary reasons for installing solar on his West Monroe home was to lower his electric bill. He also wanted to be ready for power outages that were common from hurricanes and tropical storms. Gulf South Solar met both of the customer’s needs by installing a 20.58 kW grid Read more about 20.58 kW Residential System- Calhoun, LA[…]

They put it where?  A great article about inexperienced solar installers and the nightmares we have uncovered about where solar being installed. http://www.gulfsouthsolar.com/company-information/they-put-it-where/ d