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VIDEO: How Does Solar Work for Your Home?
Just like photosynthesis captures the power of the sun to grow plants, a solar photovoltaic (PV) system captures the power of the sun
June 9, 2021
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StraightUp Solar is a team of trusted, local solar professionals with over 15 years of solar expertise. By prioritizing people & planet, we bring your solar dream to light with end-to-end service. From design to development to installation and beyond, we’re energized to deliver on every solar photovoltaic (PV) installation we provide. A free quote will get you started on a custom solar solution that fits your needs.
Solar is a cost-effective and necessary clean energy solution you can trust to contribute to a brighter future.
There’s never been a better time to go solar – period. With a variety of incentive programs, tax credits, and savings available, solar is now more affordable than ever before. In fact, thanks to technological advances and incentive programs, the price of clean solar energy has dropped 80% in the last decade!
Why rent energy from your utility company when you can own your energy instead? Solar allows you to lower your monthly utility bills immediately and over the 25+ year lifespan of your solar array. That’s savings your family will experience for a lifetime.
It’s your home and your business. It can be your power.
We are more than just a solar company. We are a group of passionate people who have come together to help our customers contribute positively to the growth of clean energy in our region. We live and work in the communities we serve.
StraightUp Solar is Illinois’ and Missouri’s most experienced turn-key solar energy design and installation firm with more than 1,900 installations to date. We help homeowners, small businesses, large commercial operations, farms, and nonprofits reduce electricity costs, gain energy independence, and secure a powerful return on investment.
We’ve been the premier Illinois and Missouri solar company since 2006. Our team has over 15 years of industry experience, which is a track record few other local solar companies can match. The proven products and processes we’ve developed allow us to remain your solar partner for a lifetime.
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Switching to solar is now much more affordable than it was in the past. When you own your energy source, you’re able to lock in that portion of your energy use and protect your home against rising utility bills. Plus, recent studies have even shown that homes with solar sell for higher value than traditionally-powered homes!
In addition to the immediate savings on monthly utility bills, companies can reduce their tax liability with solar through government rebates and incentives. The annual savings make solar a low-risk, cash-flow generating investment with a significant ROI. Plus, businesses who make the switch from solar spread the message to their communities that they’re dedicated to a sustainable future. How can your company grow with solar?
Our work doesn’t end with your solar installation. We’re your partner for the lifetime of your array through our custom operations and maintenance plans. Customers have continually trusted our scheduled preventative solar maintenance services, along with continuous monitoring of alerts, periodic review of ongoing system performance, and annual reporting of energy production. We handle service calls from other companies’ arrays, too. Let’s work together to maximize your solar solution!
Our handy two-minute quiz asks a series of questions to help you determine whether your home is a good fit for solar. Everyone’s situation is different, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn about your unique interest in solar!
Just like photosynthesis captures the power of the sun to grow plants, a solar photovoltaic (PV) system captures the power of the sun
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