July 2012 – SunPower AC PV panels on St. Louis residence
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 […]
StraightUp Solar to Install on Five Mehlville Schools
Five Schools in Missouri Choose to Go for Solar Energy The fall semester of 2012 will allow the students of five district schools from Saint Louis, Missouri, to experience what it feels like to have their classrooms powered by means of green energy coming from the sun. Due to the fact that all of these […]
Hating your High Energy Bills During this Scorching Heat?
Simple steps to make your home more efficient. Your investment into solar is maximized when you take easy, inexpensive steps to make your home more energy efficient. Many of the solar electric systems StraightUp Solar installs generate 50% or more of a home’s use. Now, let’s imagine you also: Install a programmable thermostat & decrease energy […]
June 2012 – Wolfgram & Associates: Taylor Arts Building
When Wolfgram & Associates looked to expand their law firm, the Art Deco medical arts building in the Central West End drew their attention. Once the home of The St. Louis Review, the building has since changed hands several times and was in desperate need of an overhaul. Beyond recruiting StraightUp Solar to install a 9.36 kW […]
May 2012 – Taylorville, IL Municipal Airport
This month, StraightUp Solar installed an 80 panel ground-mounted solar array at the Taylorville, IL municipal airport. Now Taylorville has joined ranks with Chattanooga, Austin, San Francisco, Denver, London and several other cities with solar arrays at their airports.
April 2012 – Crossroads College Prep
Crossroads College Preparatory School, a leader in sustainability in education, is home to the largest solar installation on a school in the region. 364 solar panels totaling 87 kilowatts now powers a portion of the Central West End school. A new solar lease option, offered through StraightUp Solar and GreanGrid Solar, allows the school to […]
March 2012 – Green Rehab in Botanical Grove
St. Louis-based Urban Improvement Construction (UIC) has embarked on the first holistic green neighborhood redevelopment in St. Louis. In the Botanical Grove neighborhood (just northeast of the Missouri Botanical Garden), UIC is building and renovating 30 homes to LEED for Homes standards. UIC is also rehabbing an old warehouse to be the new home for the City […]
February 2012 – Air Masters
Air Masters installed a 75kW solar electric system on their building in Fenton, MO. This system will produce about 18%-20% of Air Masters power requirements. Over 25 years, the solar system will offset 2.5 million car miles. Solar is just one part of Air Masters’ sustainability initiatives. Read more.
January 2012 – Full Circle Design Works
StraightUp Solar recently installed a 25 kW solar system on the new home of Full Circle Design Works, a custom cabinetry and furniture woodworking shop. Full Circle’s new location is located in St. Louis at Magnolia and Gravois near Tower Grove Park. Business owners are beginning to realize that solar is a smart investment, not just […]
December 2011 – Home in St. Peters
For the last two years, Conner Powers has been pursuing major energy upgrades to his 1982 ranch home in St. Peters. His home is now so efficient that his 27 solar panels often produce more energy than he uses, allowing him to earn a credit on his electric bill for the excess renewable energy he […]
