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Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered

Solar Panels and Hail in Missouri & Illinois? No Worries, StraightUp Solar Can Help

Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered [updated 3.17.2025] Severe weather is no stranger to businesses and homeowners in our region, and hail makes a frequent appearance during the spring and summer months (learn about solar and seasonal change). We’ve got great news about solar panels and hail in Illinois and Missouri! […]

Federal Solar Tax Credit Explained

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Federal Tax Credit in Jeopardy! Get the Residential Solar Tax Credit 2025 Update > Federal Solar Tax Credit Explained Post updated Jul 11, 2025. What exactly is the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)? Watch StraightUp Solar’s own Professor Ky the Solar Guy explain how it works. https://youtu.be/rY7MovTqmfE How Does it Work? The FITC is […]

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

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Updated: 3.28.2025 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. So far, 2025 looks no different, with potential changes to incentives, utility rates, and financial interest […]

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

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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 – 2025

StraightUp Solar | Top Workplaces 2025 St. Louis Post Dispatch

Post-Dispatch Names StraightUp Solar A Winner of the Greater St. Louis Top Workplaces Award 6 Years Running! St. Louis, Missouri, June 18, 2024 – StraightUp Solar has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honoree by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. That’s 6 years running now! For 2025, StraightUp Solar ranked #42 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 […]