In the News

Video Archive GSS Installation Featured on NBC 33 http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/extra-green-going-green GSS Video Documenting a solar installation for the Make It Right Foundation Dave McNamera Covers one of GSS’s solar installations for the Make it Right Foundation http://bayoudigital.com/solarenergy.html LPB Covers Tax Credits To view the interview, go to http://www.lpb.org/programs/swi/capitolbeat.html  and select “May 6th”. The solar segment is Read more about In the News[…]

SolarCycle Team Says Goodbye to Baton Rouge and GSS team

Their journey began in London this past May and has taken them through France, China, Iran, Libya, Egypt and now finally America – just to name a few. Susie grinned widely, as she always does, when we asked her about when they would arrive back in London. Cycling an average of 85 miles a day, they plan Read more about SolarCycle Team Says Goodbye to Baton Rouge and GSS team[…]

SolarCycle Team Arrives at Gulf South Solar

http://www.thesolarcyclediaries.com/?p=1141 On the last leg of their round-the-world bicycle expedition promoting solar power and cycling, the UK’s SolarCycle team will stop in Baton Rouge The Louisiana Solar Energy Society (LSES.org) along with Gulf South Solar and Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) invite you to the Gulf South Solar Training Center to meet the Read more about SolarCycle Team Arrives at Gulf South Solar[…]

SolarWorld Donates Modules to Make It Right Project

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[…]

Registration is Open for New Solar Classes

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[…]

Gulf South Solar Provides Power for the 350 Event in NOLA

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[…]

6.3 kW Residential System – Plaucheville, LA

6.3 kW Residential System Plaucheville, LA With a goal of reducing his electric bill, Frank Lemoine wanted to install enough solar power on his residence that his budget and/or roof space would allow. His 6.3 kW system maximizes the southward facing roof of his home and produces roughly 2/3 of his electrical needs. Details: 6.3 Read more about 6.3 kW Residential System – Plaucheville, LA[…]

Baton Rouge Green Crawl a Success!

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![…]

State Legislators Gather in Washington to Discuss Solar Power

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[…]

12.6 kW Residential System – Pride, LA

12.6 kW Residential System Pride, LA Dr. Russell Westfall contacted Gulf South Solar in early 2009 to discuss options of how solar energy can help off-set his massive electric bill of his 4,000 square foot residence. Taking advantage of 80% in federal and state tax credits, Dr. Westfall chose a solar system capable of producing Read more about 12.6 kW Residential System – Pride, LA[…]

BR Green Crawl Door Prizes Announced!

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![…]

LSES Solar Tour a Success!

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![…]

LSES Solar Tour of Homes: Saturday, October 3rd

The LSES Solar Tour of Homes is Saturday, October 3rd from 11am to 2pm. This year, 12 of the 18 stops on the tour are Gulf South Solar installations! View the PRESS RELEASE How To Take The Tour Gulf South Solar recommends that you should plan to see one or two sites that are close Read more about LSES Solar Tour of Homes: Saturday, October 3rd[…]

GSS Provides Solar Power to Project 30-90 Festival in New Orleans

Project 30-90 is an environmentally conscious music festival with stages that were run on solar and wind turbine power. Gulf South Solar was proud to be one of the sponsors of the festival this past weekend in New Orleans. The 3 solar trailers that Gulf South Solar provided to the event helped to power to the stages and Read more about GSS Provides Solar Power to Project 30-90 Festival in New Orleans[…]