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Are You Prepared for 2025 Solar Changes? Here’s What You Need to Know

Solar for Small Business in Illinois and Missouri | Massie Dental Ground Mounted Installation by StraightUp Solar

Solar industry veterans use the term “solar coaster” to describe the ups and downs of working in this industry. While the sun’s daily rise is a constant, each year brings a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Looking ahead, 2025 is shapes up to be no different, with potential changes to incentives, utility rates, and […]

How Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?

StraightUp Solar | How Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?

When it comes to improving your home’s value, many homeowners wonder, do solar panels increase home value? The answer is a resounding yes. In Illinois and Missouri, solar energy systems not only provide long-term savings on energy costs but also offer energy independence and a commitment to improving our planet. As home buyers increasingly seek […]

Illinois Solar Net Metering Changes

Illinois Net Metering Changes | Beautiful Illinois Solar Home

https://youtu.be/wm-2wI33gcY Illinois solar net metering changes are coming in 2025 for homeowners and businesses. Additionally, a new Smart Inverter Rebate incentive will reduce the initial costs of your system, improving the affordability of a solar PV system. The net metering policy change lowers the value of the credit, but when coupled with the Smart Inverter […]

StraightUp Solar Named Top Workplace 2020 – 2024

StraightUp Solar | Top Workplaces 2024 St. Louis Post Dispatch

Post-Dispatch Names StraightUp Solar A Winner of the Greater St. Louis Top Workplaces Award 5 Years Running! St. Louis, Missouri, July 8, 2024 – StraightUp Solar has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honoree by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. That’s 5 years running now! For 2024, StraightUp Solar ranked #48 in the 50-150 employees category. […]

Solar Panel Depreciation: The Secrets of Peak Performance

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Solar Panel Degradation: The Secrets of Peak Performance When considering solar for your home or business, you may have wondered about solar panel degradation. Like any home addition or electrical appliance, solar panels will degrade slowly, converting slightly less solar energy with each passing year. However, it’s no secret that solar technology has come a […]

Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall (R&R)

Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall (R&R) | StraightUp Solar

Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall Services We rest easier with a roof over our heads. But sometimes, that roof needs a repair or replacement. Rooftop solar panels protect your roof from the harsh elements: pounding rain, hail, snow, however, they can’t stop the normal aging of your roof. If you need solar panel removal and […]

Tis the Season – How the Change In Seasons Change Your Solar Production

’tis the season How the Change In Seasons Change Your Solar Production In the Midwest we see our fair share of weather extremes as the seasons change, from hot summer days to harsh winters filled with snowstorms. How does each season impact your solar array’s production? START MY QUOTE Seasons & Solar Efficiency Many believe that […]