November 2011 – Fenton Self Storage
This month, StraightUp Solar installed a 25 kW system on Fenton Self Storage, continuing the solar trend in the small St. Louis suburb. By the end of the year, StraightUp Solar will have installed five systems in Fenton, which is home to only 4,000 people. The installations range from a 5 kW, 20 panel residential […]
October 2011 – Home in St. Louis City
StraightUp Solar designed and installed a 5.8 kW array on this residential garage in St. Louis City. The clean energy is transported through the underground conduit to power the home’s lighting, cooling, and other electrical needs. This system includes 26 SunPower solar modules. The SunPower line of modules have an efficiency rating up to 19%, […]
September 2011 – Home in Creve Coeur
StraightUp installed a 10 kW system on the home of a St. Louis Blues hockey player in August. The system consists of 42 SunPower panels – the most efficient panel on the market. A federal tax credit and the Ameren Missouri Solar rebate lowered the price of the system by over 50%.
August 2011 – BicycleWorks in St. Louis City
Since its founding in 1988, Saint Louis BicycleWorks has provided more than 10,000 bikes to inner-city kids. StraightUp Solar installed a 25 kilowatt solar electric system in mid-August on the organization’s new office space in Soulard. The solar electricity generated by the 104 solar panels will offset the burning of 30,000 pounds of coal each year. […]
Taylorville Airport Unveils its New Solar System
StraightUp Solar completed a 19kW solar electric system at Taylorville Airport in Illinois. Take a look at the monitoring site to see how the system is performing! Also, be sure to check out this news clip about the installation and unveiling: Video courtesy of WAND TV News.
Eric Swillinger Named One of St. Louis’ Top Young Entrepreneurs
Our very own Eric Swillinger was named one of St. Louis’ top young entrepreneurs for 2012! St. Louis Small Business Monthly featured Eric and StraightUp Solar in their June issue highlighting the most promising young entrepreneurial talent that St. Louis has to offer.
Steps to solar in Ameren service territory
1. StraightUp Solar designs your solar electric system. 2. StraightUp Solar submits drawings and utility net metering application to Ameren. 3. Ameren approves small system within 30 days (less than 10 kW). Ameren approves larger system within 90 days (greater than 10 kW). 4. StraightUp Solar installs your system. After, we send in final grid connection […]
Crossroads School Installs Solar To Save
ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR) – The price we pay for our heating and cooling bills seems like’s it’s going through the roof. A Central West End school leader is putting his roof to work. Crossroads College Preparatory School is soaking up the sun, and that makes Clark Daggett a happy man. “Over ten years we […]
Local Owners Use Solar Panels To Brew Beer
Local brewery owners are changing the way they do business. Some have decided to tap into solar energy and it’s saving them money down the line. Inside of the Civil Life Brewery in south city owner Jake Hafner is doing what he’s always wanted. To run his own business, he also wanted to make sure […]
How Much Solar Power on My Home?
How much can solar power can I fit on my roof and how much will it produce? These are two of the most frequent questions that we receive about solar power. Here are some simple guidelines for starters: Solar panel’s DC power rating equals approximately 15 watts / square foot. Most roof areas allow approximately […]
