Solar Panel Depreciation: The Secrets of Peak Performance
Solar Panel Degradation: The Secrets of Peak Performance When considering solar for your home or business, you may have wondered about solar panel degradation. Like any home addition or electrical appliance, solar panels will degrade slowly, converting slightly less solar energy with each passing year. However, it’s no secret that solar technology has come a […]
Solar Brings Triple Digit Monthly Energy Bill Savings to St. Charles, MO, Homeowner
Solar financial savings were what initially drew homeowner Dr. Conoyer’s attention to solar. In 2021, StraightUp Solar set him up with a free quote for his St. Charles, Missouri, home. We provided cost and energy savings estimates up front so he could make an informed decision. Dr. Conoyer liked what he saw, entrusting our expert […]
3 Reasons Farms & Small Businesses Should Consider USDA REAP Grants When Going Solar
3 Reasons Farms & Small Businesses Should Consider USDA REAP Grants When Going Solar Updated September 12, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) assists agricultural producers and rural small businesses with grant and loan guarantees to adopt solar energy for their operations. When combined with federal, state, and […]
3 Forces Converge in Missouri for the Golden Hour of Solar
3 Forces Converge in Missouri for the Golden Hour of Solar [updated 4.12.2023] Wind, rain, and sun form for our summertime weather, but this summer will be unique with three forces converging to create the golden hour of solar. Here’s what you need to know about the closing Ameren Missouri incentive, utility rate hikes, and […]
BBB St. Louis Names StraightUp Solar a 2022 Torch Award Winner
BBB St. Louis Names StraightUp Solar a 2022 Torch Award Winner StraightUp Solar is honored to be recognized among 11 companies and 2 charities for the Torch Award 2022 ethics award. St. Louis, Missouri, October 26, 2022. We thank the Better Business Bureau® of Eastern and Southwest Missouri and Southern Illinois (BBB®) for selecting our […]
The Illinois Solar Battery Rebate
The Illinois Solar Battery Rebate Updated: March 19, 2026 You can take advantage of the Illinois solar battery rebate thanks to the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act! Any home or business located within Ameren Illinois or ComEd utility service territory can qualify. These rebates can significantly reduce the cost of adding battery storage to […]
Solar Financing with Clean Energy Credit Union
Solar Financing Options with Clean Energy Credit Union StraightUp Solar brings a seamless relationship with Clean Energy Credit Union (Clean Energy CU) with special financing to help homeowners purchase their solar PV system. Clean Energy CU’s climate-friendly banking provides loans for clean energy technologies that reduce the cost of living for members and contribute toward […]
Inflation Reduction Act and Solar
Inflation Reduction Act and Solar Updated 7.25.2023 In August, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, laying the foundation for future growth of solar energy in the United States. The new law helps transition American homes, businesses, nonprofits, and governments to clean energy generation with several incentives directed toward solar energy. […]
VIDEO: How is Your Solar Array Designed?
Watch the demo video, featuring StraightUp Solar’s Project Developer “Professor Ky the Solar Guy” as he creates a custom rooftop solar array design for a residential home using Helioscope. Custom solar layouts are included in every proposal (at no cost!). This is just a small part of the solar process. Learn about the […]
