StraightUp Highlighted in the Mehlville Messenger
The installation of solar electricity panels on five Mehlville School District buildings is nearly complete, and the finished product will result in economic and environmental benefits for the District. The District and StraightUp Solar entered into a 20 year lease agreement in May, and during the lease period the district will save an estimated $130,000 […]
Sept 2012 – Driving on Sunlight
In September a client in the of St. Peters pursued a 4.9 kW SunPower system from StraightUp Solar just after we installed a 25 kW system on his house of worship, United Hebrew Congregation. The homeowner then purchased a Chevy Volt to be charged by the solar energy via a 240 watt charging station in […]
November Promotion
Solar On-site Evaluation Questionnaire Please fill out this short questionnaire prior to StraightUp Solar completing your on-site solar evaluation. This form, in conjunction with an assessment of your roof or ground mount location, your electric meter, and your electrical panel, will allow StraightUp Solar to produce your customized solar design proposal that details, return on […]
Solar Warranties: Peace of Mind
Solar Warranties: The Solar Panels and Inverters 10/20/12 One of the wonders of solar power is its ability to produce clean, reliable energy for over 25 years. There is comfort in knowing that you’ve made a smart decision that will pay for itself and produce clean energy into the next generation. However, how can you […]
StraightUp Solar installs SunPower AC PV solar panels
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The newest in solar technology arrives: SunPower AC PV panels
In July, StraightUp Solar began installing the newest in solar technology: SunPower AC panels. The AC panels are a highly efficient, aesthetically-pleasing module backed by SunPower’s industry-leading 25-year warranty. StraightUp Solar is one of only a couple companies authorized to install SunPower products in the region. Already, many of our clients are choosing the AC modules for their […]
Germany 25% Renewable: What It Could Mean for Missouri
Germany just crossed a significant threshold – 25% renewable energy production. A recent study from the University of Tennessee provides some insight into what achieving 25% renewable energy production by 2025 could do for America. The report finds that Missouri has the greatest job creation potential of all 50 states (240,800 new jobs possible). Solar in Missouri is […]
Solar now at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
In symmetrical rows, more than 200 solar panels, tilted and oriented to the south, now cover a large portion of the gymnasium roof of The Pointe at Ballwin Commons. And while the solar panels won’t meet all The Pointe’s electrical needs, they are expected to lower energy costs enough to pay for the project in […]
Aug 2012 – The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
The City of Ballwin is now a leading clean energy municipality with 234 solar panels installed at the Pointe at Ballwin Commons. The solar powering the rec center offsets 70,000 pounds of coal from being burned each year. Joe Mental, VP of Field Operations, is pictured at Ballwin Pointe. He and the StraightUp Solar crew […]
How Are Solar Panels Mounted on My Home’s Roof?
Solar arrays will produce power for 25-30 years, and the attachment to the roof needs to last just as long. The typical residential roof type that we install solar on is a pitched, asphalt shingle roof. Other pitched roof types include slate, tile, or metal roofs. Flat roofs are also feasible locations for solar arrays […]
