Wren Properties Solar Array
In 2018, Dr. Mike Murphy expanded the solar array on his building by 30.09 kW. This time it was not for Vision Care, which he had solar installed on the building for in 2017. He installed this array for the new business that will lease from the property, and on a different meter. This will […]
Solar Panel Farm- Hofstetter Farms
In 2019 Hofstetter Farms went solar with a 13.3 kW array on the metal roof of one of their outbuildings. Because the panels are facing south and are in full sun, this array is expected to produce around 18,000 kWh in the first year. This will offset about 60% of the farm’s electricity usage.
Bloomington Primary Care Solar Array
In 2018, Bloomington Primary Care had a 48 kW array installed on their facility as part of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Solar Bloomington-Normal 2.0. This array is expected to offset about 56,000 kWh in the first year, and has a payback period of about 5.8 years. This is because of the Solar Renewable Energy […]
Solar Rooftop for Home, Champaign, IL
Kathy added a 7.67 kW to her home in 2018 as part of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Solar Urbana Champaign 3.0 program. This solar array is expected to have a cashflow payback in about 12 years. This means that in 12 years Kathy will be done paying back the system and she can just […]
Solar Panel Farm in Ina, IL
The Droll farm added two 9.66 kW ground mounted systems to their farm in 2018. The grain bins that they use as well as their standard farm operations can take up a lot of energy. Having solar helps cut back their energy usage. Their plants can capture energy from the sun, and now they can […]
Solar Rooftop for Home, Glen Carbon, IL
Chris and Lorraine added a 5.44 kW system to their home in 2018 as a part of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Solarize Metro East program. They already had a system installed on their home, and they decided to expand their system size because they want to grow more solar in their community.
Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal – StraightUp Solar wins the Bid!
What do you need to know about the group-buy program to get in on the deals! StraightUp Solar was chosen for the third time as the installer for the Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal group-buy program, previously titled Solar Bloomington-Normal. What is Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal? The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who hosts solar group buys, or […]
PowerUp earthday365 – Collaborating Today for Tomorrow
Earth Day is April 22nd, and here at StraightUp Solar we celebrate Earth Day every day. This past year we increased our commitment to a better planet by partnering with earthday365 to PowerUp the organization and their mission to drawdown greenhouse gas emissions in the St. Louis region. For every homeowner or business that went […]
What happens with my utility when I go solar?
post updated 4/29/2024 Your community’s utility has a big impact on how solar will look for your home or business. Off Grid vs Grid Tied Solar System Because your solar PV system will likely be tied to the grid, it is important to know how your home’s electricity interacts with your utility. Having a grid […]
Announcing Power Up St. Louis Earth Day!
StraightUp Solar and St. Louis Earth Day are coming together to make St. Louis a cleaner and greener place to live. St. Louis Earth Day manages critical programs for the community like the Green Dining Alliance and Recycling on the Go. St. Louis Earth Day also organizes the St. Louis Earth Day Festival each year, […]
