First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, IL Goes Solar

Completed in March 2022 after 4,400 hours of labor, First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, IL houses a staggering 1,600 panels on its roof. With a solar capacity of over 599 kW, the system has the potential to save them $34,000 over the next year alone. If your place of worship, business, or organization is looking […]

Chillicothe Public Library Writes A New Clean Energy Story

Solar panels on roof of Chillicothe Public Library

Over twelve days in April 2021, the StraightUp Solar crew quietly installed a 110 kW solar PV system on the roof of the Chillicothe Public Library in Chillicothe, IL. In the first year, this system is estimated to generate 141,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity or 58% of their power. Over the next 25 years, […]

Pilgrim Green Missionary Baptist Church Goes Solar

Solar on roof of church

https://youtu.be/gxEN5ljTfSsPilgrim Green Missionary Baptist Church of East St. Louis, IL placed a 23.1 kW solar PV system atop their fellowship hall in October 2020. In the first year, the REC 350-watt solar panels will produce nearly 30,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy a year. With a Power Purchase Agreement from the StraightUp Solar Legacy Fund, […]

Lawndale Christian Health Center Builds A Healthier Future

Solar on roof of Lawndale Christian Health Center. Chicago skyline can be seen in the distance.

Lawndale Christian Health Center in Chicago, Illinois now generates 41,000 kWh of solar energy for their buildings with their 35 kW solar PV system completed in November, 2021. Their system generates 35% of their power and offsets 28.7 metric tons of CO2, improving the health of their community. This project was funded by the StraightUp […]

Bond Avenue Church Gets A Little Help From Above

Solar panels on roof of church

Bond Avenue Missionary Baptist Church (The River) is getting a little help from above. Through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) through the StraightUp Solar Legacy Fund, the Church installed a 35 kW solar PV system that will produce 90% of the church’s electricity. The PPA and the Illinois Solar For All program will allow Bond […]

Mulberry Hill Farm Grows With the Sun

Man tills field next to groundmount solar array

https://youtu.be/HvFCTS3h_4Y Tom G.’s retirement goal is to transform Mulberry Hill Farm into a wholesome food producer to care for his local community. Choosing clean solar energy was a natural fit for his values, energy needs, and financials. Tom’s solar array offsets 100% of the farm’s electricity needs and annually avoids 14.9 metric tons of CO2 from traditional […]