Solar Installation Company in
Bloomington, IL

We believe in empowering our Bloomington neighbors to take control of their energy with clean solar options. 

Solar energy is more affordable than ever. The cost to garner clean, sustainable energy has dropped over 80% in the last decade. Additionally, federal and state incentives and rebates offer several ways to save. There’s no better time than now to make the switch with the help of an experienced solar installation company in Bloomington, IL!

StraightUp Solar’s team of values-driven, experienced, and licensed professionals has installed over 2,800 solar panel arrays under the same ownership for over a decade. Our experts manage every aspect of your residential or commercial solar installation project, from design to build to maintenance.

Request a free quote today to get started with a custom solar solution that suits your needs!

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Bloomington
Residential Solar

A solar PV (photovoltaic) system is a unified network of equipment that works together to power your home with clean and sustainable energy. The solar array, a connected set of panels, collects the sun’s energy during the day. An inverter transforms that energy into ready-to-use electricity to power appliances, air conditioning, and more.

If excess energy is present, it goes to the local power grid, and the utility company provides you a credit to use during the night hours – a process called net metering. You can track your system’s production and efficiency online anytime.

View our interactive graphic below to see each step of the process in real-time.

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How it Works

Use our interactive graphic to learn more about how solar can work for your home.

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1. Solar Array

The sun's rays hit your solar panels and generate
direct current electricity

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2. Inverter

An inverter changes this direct current electricity
to alternating current and it's ready for use in
your home

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3. Excess Solar Electricity

Anytime you produce more than you use, the
excess is shared with your utility

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4. Net Metering Credits

In exchange, your utility gives you a credit to use
when the sun is down

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5. Monitoring

You can even go online to track your solar
energy production

Benefits Of
Residential Solar 

Affordability

When you own your home’s energy source, you lock in that portion of your energy use and protect against ever-rising utility bills.

Increased Home Value

Solar installation projects are now viewed similarly to home renovations, such as kitchen or bathroom upgrades. Recent studies have also shown that homes with solar sell for a higher value than traditionally-powered houses. StraightUp Solar’s special partnership with Pearl ensures that homeowners can demonstrate the value of their solar investment.

Increased Resiliency

You can store your solar energy for later use through our battery options. When the power grid goes down, your home does not. Consider pairing your solar + battery solution with a smart panel for total energy control. Plus, you can rest assured knowing that our service and maintenance will keep your system running for the long haul.

Environmental Awareness

Choosing renewable energy like solar reduces our society’s dependence on finite fossil fuels. Remember, the sun’s energy is natural, clean and all around us.

Solar Incentives for
Illinois Homeowners

Our solar installation company in Bloomington, IL, can help you reap the benefits of residential incentives. Illinois homeowners can save up to 65% on their solar project with incentives and rebates, such as the following:

Is My Home Good For Solar?

Whether you choose to finance through the Clean Energy Credit Union or your home equity line of credit, there are several opportunities to save when you switch to solar! Take our quiz below to see whether your home is a prime candidate for solar energy.
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Commercial Solar Installation in Bloomington, IL

Solar energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors contain various customer types, sizes, and designs. Whether you’re a nonprofit organization, school, farm, or government office, our commercial solar installers in Bloomington can create a custom solution for you.

Commercial solar systems can generate energy from the sun for immediate use for your building operations. This power, called distributed generation, connects to your building’s electrical system and can offset electricity pulled from the utility grid. Our commercial solar systems are tied to the utility grid, ensuring safe and seamless electrical use throughout your business.

Check out our interactive graphic below to learn how commercial solar can work for you!

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How it Works

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1. Solar Array

Your business’ solar panels use the sun’s energy
to produce direct current (DC) electricity

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2. Inverter & AC Panel

The inverter converts the DC electricity to alternating
current (AC) electricity and sends it to your standard AC
electrical panel.

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3. Utility Meter

Solar electricity used by your business is electricity you do
not purchase from the utility grid.

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4. Electric Grid

Your solar system works in coordination with the utility
grid. Any demand that is not met by your solar array
is supplied by the grid. Any excess solar electricity that
is not used at your facility will be sent to the grid.

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5. Monitoring

Track your system’s production using an online
monitoring portal which is linked directly from your
inverter.

Benefits of
Commercial Solar in Illinois

Savings

Cash flow is of utmost importance to businesses. By owning your company’s power source, you can lock in energy generation and become less exposed to the continuously rising utility rates. You can use the money you save to grow your business.

Sustainability

Your company’s investment in a solar system is an investment in our planet’s future. As a result, you’re spreading a message to employees, potential customers, investors, and the community that you take renewable energy sources seriously. You can also further your corporate leadership by installing EV charging stations.

Reliability

Annual savings make solar a low-risk investment with a powerful ROI. A low, essentially fixed electricity rate for the 25+ year lifespan of your array, a manufacturer’s warranty on panels, and operations & maintenance options from our service team protect your investment.

Solar Incentives for
Illinois Business Owners 

Our solar installation company in Bloomington is here to help you save. There are several commercial incentives available to make solar more affordable for you. They include:

How Much Can My Business Save With Solar?

Illinois companies can also finance their systems through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or lease. With the available federal tax incentives and SRECs, a third-party investor will pay to install and own the solar system on your property. Take our business quiz to see how much you can save with solar.
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Why Choose
Our Solar Installation Company in Bloomington, IL?

StraightUp Solar is the premier solar installation company in Bloomington, IL. Our team provides upfront and transparent cost-benefit analysis and financing plans that make solar work for you. The custom designs we create reflect your needs, wants, goals, and constraints, giving you the information necessary to make a sound, educated decision. We are a fully insured and licensed solar firm in Bloomington, with a dedicated electrician, North American Board of Certified Energy (NABCEP)-certified technicians, and installers committed to excellence.  Driven by our CLEARE values, StraightUp Solar is your partner from initial design to ongoing service and maintenance. You can be confident that when you choose us, you’ll receive a team that prioritizes People and Planet as a Certified B Corp.
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STRAIGHTUP SOLAR IS A
Certified B Corp

StraightUp Solar first became Certified as a Benefit Corporation (B Corp) in 2015. Unique in the business world, B Corps commit to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

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Make the Switch With Our Bloomington Solar Installation Company

StraightUp Solar boasts more than 17 years of experience in the solar industry, a trusted track record few other local companies can match. We are a turn-key design, build, and service solar installer here to help with your energy solutions. We are passionate about the clean energy transition. Several members of our professional team power their homes with solar and can share the benefits of sustainable energy firsthand. 

Our solar installation company in Bloomington, IL, is on a mission to help you join the growth in solar in your community. Request a free quote today to get started!

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"StraightUp is AWESOME!!! Charles is AWESOME as well. We had a wonderful experience with you. Initial plan was perfect, the install plan was perfect and everyone was very professional and informative. Before we decided to go Solar, we spoke with three other companies. They were pushy and rude and not really answering questions. I can’t say enough about Straight Up Solar. They are the BEST!!!"
Lucy R.St. Louis, Missouri Homeowner
“We were looking at putting in a larger system and from the first encounter with StraightUp Solar they knew all of the regulations and steps our system would have to adhere to. Not only were they incredibly knowledgeable about the entire solar process, but they were also friendly and easy to work with.”
Miranda B.Biddle Farms
Joy, Illinois Farm
"Thanks to StraightUp Solar for the installation of my solar array. It has been up and running for over a month and we are very happy with it. The installation team and electricians did a great job, were very professional and kept us in the loop every step of the way."
Donna R.Godfrey, Illinois Homeowner
"[Solar] is a good investment because obviously it limits a variable for our company. The largest cost we have is our labor. Coming in #2 behind that is the cost of the energy that we need to put into our steel and aluminum to get it hot enough to be able to form it. By having solar panels... you're fixing one of those variables. We have enough of a challenge with steel costs and labor. To be able to freeze one of those variables I think puts us in an advantageous position over a lot of our competitors."
Craig N.Forge Resources Group
Illinois Manufacturing Company
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