StraightUp Solar offers an energy choice you can feel good about. From our St. Louis headquarters, our team lives and works locally, so we care about our communities. We are a Certified B Corporation, striving to uplift people and planet.
Choosing brighter energy means paying less on your utility bills, having more control over your energy, and gaining a long-term return on investment into your property, community, and planet.
For 20 years, we’ve helped Illinois homeowners and businesses uplift their energy with custom, turnkey solar and battery solutions, and will be here to care your system for years to come.
Solar helps lock in your energy rate, protecting against utility rate hikes long-term. Solar incentives can help you save significantly off solar costs, like Illinois SREC savings for homeowners, which had a 34–43% increase for the 2026-27 program year.
With our warranties and a full-time service team, we offer peace of mind and ongoing support.
Solar Loan: The Clean Energy Credit Union—with $0 down, competitive rates, and specially tailored solar loans—makes the switch to solar financially practical.
Amicus Impact Lease: This prepaid lease option offers an upfront discount and long-term energy bill savings, with a downpayment.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Instead of purchasing panels, with a PPA you pay only for the electricity the system on your roof produces–with no upfront costs and no maintenance worries.
To discover what solar options work best for you, start a custom assessment.
Solar turns your roof into a local power source. By generating electricity onsite, you reduce how much energy you buy from the utility—meaning immediate savings on your monthly bills. Gain greater control, more predictable costs, and an investment that supports a healthier Illinois.
With utility rates on the rise across the Metro East, going solar is a great way to stabilize your energy rates for the 30+ year lifespan of your array. Take control of your energy with solar to levelize the cost of your electricity and get a return on your investment.
Our team navigates the 2026 incentive landscape for you. From Illinois incentives to battery rebates to the Commercial Federal Investment Tax Credit, we can provide a custom quote that outlines incentives you are eligible to receive alongside costs and financing options.
Unlike traditional renovations that are “sunk costs,” solar is a strategic asset. While a new kitchen remodel or finished office adds aesthetic appeal, solar reduces a monthly liability, your energy bill.
For Homeowners: Solar is a high-yield upgrade. After the payback point, you enjoy virtually free electricity for the remainder of your system’s 25-30+ year lifespan.
For Businesses: Solar is an operational hedge. By leveraging energy savings and incentives, you transform a volatile utility expense into a predictable bottom-line asset.
We are your solar experts from design to installation and beyond. Let’s get started.
StraightUp Solar was founded and is under the same owner since 2006, a track record few other local companies can match. Our team of solar experts lives and works in the local communities we serve, bringing 3,200+ solar projects to light for our neighbors. Our full-time Service Team is here to provide long-term care.
StraightUp Solar’s success is driven by the 100+ people we employ, who—with diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives—unite under our CLEARE Values and certified B Corp status to achieve our mission.
Care for Community
Lead the Energy Transition
Educate Everyone
Advocate with Purpose
Respect People & Planet
Embody Excellence
“The installation process was so incredibly easy. I couldn’t believe when I was asking questions it seemed like every answer was, ‘we take care of that.’”
“When the team got here they were amazing… The people that were doing the job believed in what they were doing… Working with this company was just really a great experience all the way around.”
Before the solar installation crew can even set foot on your roof (or yard), there is a precise process that we have developed to get you there. Don’t worry, our professional team will guide you through every step!
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