Residential Solar Installers in
Bloomington,
IL
Want to take control of your energy future? Homeowners throughout Bloomington are turning to solar energy as a sustainable way to reduce costs and create their own clean electricity.
As a full-service solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) firm based in Bloomington, IL, StraightUp Solar has you covered at every step. From designing your custom solar PV system to expert installation and ongoing support, we provide solutions that last.
Request your free quote today to see firsthand how home solar can transform your energy production!
Residential Solar Explained
Solar systems use the power of the sun to generate electricity for your home. Whether mounted on your roof or through a ground-based system, panels – as part of a solar array – absorb sunlight and convert it into usable energy. This energy then flows through an inverter to power lights, appliances, and other needs.
Any surplus energy your system generates on sunny days returns to the grid, earning you credits through a program called net metering. The credits you obtain can offset electricity use during evenings or cloudy days when your panels aren’t producing as much power.
Track your system’s performance anytime through a user-friendly online platform, and trust our Bloomington-based residential solar installers to help you maximize its potential.
How it Works
Use our interactive graphic to learn more about how solar can work for your home.
1. Solar Array
The sun's rays hit your solar panels and generate
direct current electricity
2. Inverter
An inverter changes this direct current electricity
to alternating current and it's ready for use in
your home
3. Excess Solar Electricity
Anytime you produce more than you use, the
excess is shared with your utility
4. Net Metering Credits
In exchange, your utility gives you a credit to use
when the sun is down
5. Monitoring
You can even go online to track your solar
energy production
Here’s Why Solar Is the Smart Choice for
Your Home
Solar’s benefits extend beyond just clean energy – it offers lasting advantages for Bloomington homeowners.
Lower Energy Bills
With solar, you can produce your own electricity. Say hello to lower monthly utility bills and protection from rising energy rates. And with net metering, you can earn credits for surplus power and reap even more savings.
Stable Costs
Did you know that with combined incentives, Illinois homeowners can save up to 65% off the total cost of their solar project? Paired with financing options like the Clean Energy Credit Union, you’ll quickly see that going solar is more affordable than ever.
Residential Solar
Increase Your Home’s Value
Adding solar can boost your home’s market value and makes it more attractive to eco-conscious buyers. Potential homebuyers can’t help but gravitate toward properties with lower utility bills and long-term solar benefits. What other home improvement project can generate monthly savings from day one?
Protection & Resilience
Of course, solar panels generate power, but they also provide an added layer of protection for your roof, shielding it from harsh weather conditions and extending its life. For more peace of mind, consider pairing your system with battery storage and smart panels. A solar + battery combo gives you backup power during outages, while smart panels grant you more control over your system’s use.
Support the Environment
Switching to solar energy is a step toward a healthier planet. Reducing your home’s reliance on fossil fuels helps decrease harmful emissions and promotes cleaner air for all. Every home powered by the sun’s energy contributes to a brighter future.
Is My Home Good for Solar?
Our handy two-minute quiz asks a series of questions to help you determine whether your home is a good fit for solar. Everyone’s situation is different, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn about your unique interest in solar!
Illinois Incentives Make Solar Affordable
The cost of solar has dropped dramatically in the last decade – by over 80%! And thanks to federal and state incentives, homeowners in Illinois can reduce their upfront investment by 65%. As a customer-first solar installation company in Bloomington, we also offer flexible financing options to make the transition even more seamless.
Examples of Past work
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!
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.
Our Past Work: 3,000 Installations & Counting…
White Heath, IL
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.
“The people at StraightUp [Solar] have made each and every step in this process so easy and stress free for us. We can honestly recommend StraightUp Solar to anyone who considers going solar.”
– Rainer G.
Solar Installation Process Revealed
This 12.24 kW residential rooftop solar array is estimated to produce 15,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy in Year 1!ProTek Communications Owner Chooses Solar for Work—and Home
As a business owner, Cameron McCurdy of ProTek Communications understands the impact of controlling energy costs. That’s why he chose StraightUp Solar to install solar energy systems at multiple locations, allowing him to lock in energy rates and reinvest the savings back into his business. When it came time to consider solar for his own home, Cameron knew he could count on the same trusted team with confidence in his investment.
*All scenarios are unique, your experience may differ.
24.6 kW System in Godfrey, IL
This Godfrey, Illinois home will offset nearly 95% of its electricity usage with solar and save an estimated $2,600 in energy costs in the first year. Their 24.6 kW system of 60 REC modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 29,000 kWh in one year. The system is estimated to offset 21 metric tons of CO2 from traditional energy generation annually – that’s the equivalent of the carbon sequestered by 24.5 acres of forest.
Illinois Backyard Solar Appeal
This attractive 6.48 kW roof-mounted solar array sports 18 sleek REC 360 all-black panels with Enphase IQ7 microinverters (which fit compactly behind the panels). Due to the savings and incentives, this Illinois family will likely save about $32,514 over 25 years and have the system paid off in 7.5 years.
Home Solar Installation Process
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, 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 expected production is 369.8 MWh!
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, over 12,000 pounds of coal burned or carbon sequestered by 14.5 acres of US forests in one year.
There’s No Place Like StraightUp Solar
Since 2006, we’ve installed over 3,000 solar systems across Illinois and Missouri, and we’re not done yet! Our certified residential solar installers in Bloomington take pride in our durable solutions tailored to you.
StraightUp Solar is an end-to-end solar provider that handles everything in-house – design, installation, ongoing service and maintenance, and warranties. You’ll love the 25-year manufacturer warranty, 10-year workmanship guarantee, and 10-year production promise that protect your investment and grant you peace of mind.
As a Certified B Corp, we’re driven by our CLEARE values: Community, Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. Our team members live and work in the communities we serve – many power their own homes with solar – so you can trust us to deliver systems we wholeheartedly believe in.
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Is My Home Good for Solar?
Our handy two-minute quiz asks a series of questions to help you determine whether your home is a good fit for solar. Everyone’s situation is different, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn about your unique interest in solar!
