Backyard Solar Appeal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JgjAb-0nVY The Grobe family were happy to go solar in 2020! This attractive 6.48 kW roof mounted solar array sports 18 sleek REC 360 all-black panels with Enphase IQ7 microinverters (these fit compactly behind the panels). Over 25 years this family will likely save about $32,514 and have the system paid off in 7.5 years […]
Forging Ahead with Solar
https://youtu.be/yuj9KnsawDg Founded in 1988, Forge Resources Group has established themselves as an essential manufacturer of metal parts in the Midwest. While forging can be seen as an old, dirty, and unchanging industry, Forge Resources Group is pioneering a new way forward, starting with their own solar power production. With two solar arrays and a combined […]
Solar Makes Sense on the Farm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3MEmWUPElk This organic farmer went solar for his farming operation in 2019, and has been saving on his electric bill since! This 60.2 kW array allows this farmer to harvest the sun’s energy, and use it on site at his farm. This project was able to take advantage of four incentives: the federal investment tax […]
Solar Installation Process Revealed on this Illinois Home
This 12.24 kW residential rooftop solar array is estimated to produce 15,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy in Year 1! That’s equivalent to over 27,000 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle, or over 12,000 pounds of coal burned, or carbon sequestered by 14.3 acres of US forests in one year. Over 30 years, this home’s […]
Oakley-Lindsay Convention Center Rocks the Sun
Convention Center Locks in Energy Savings with Solar Energy The Oakley-Lindsay Center, Quincy’s performing arts and convention center complex unveiled their new solar photovoltaic system, estimated to generate 70% of the building’s electricity usage. “Going solar was the right decision for our facility to reduce our operating costs and lock in long-term savings for […]
Parkway School District Goes Solar
Parkway School District installed solar on four of their schools for an estimated savings of more than $1 million and making a substantial environmental impact over the 25+ year lifespan of the systems. If you are a school or business looking to go solar, start your free solar quote now.
VIVO Doubles up With Two Commercial Solar Installations
VIVO, a home and office brand and manufacturer headquartered in Goodfield, Illinois, went solar with their first commercial solar installation in October 2019. Since then, they’ve added a second system to their offices. They have a combined solar capacity of over 400kW and both arrays have the potential to save them over $1 million dollars over the […]
Solar Helps St. Louis Life Focus on Their Mission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u64BWYxwrJA St. Louis Life is a community-based residential program for adults with developmental disabilities. This non-profit was interested in solar as an extension of caring for the community by supporting the growth of clean energy and to honor the memory of their founder. In addition, St. Louis Life’s 65.12 kW rooftop solar array helps them […]
Coming Home to Solar
This 12.16 kW residential rooftop solar array is estimated to produce 16,737 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy in Year 1! That’s equivalent to almost 28,000 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle, or over 12,000 pounds of coal burned, or carbon sequestered by 14.5 acres of US forests in one year. Get Started with Solar To […]
Illinois Municipal Solar Installation to Save Est. $1 Million over 25 Years
This Normal Township Activity & Recreation Center wanted a solar array to help offset the cost of their energy bills. StraightUp Solar customized a full solar solution, from design to permitting to build, that fit their needs. In addition, this is the first and largest Illinois Solar For All project in McLean County! StraightUp Solar […]
