Shannon Fulton to Nepal with WE CARE Solar
StraightUp Solar’s Shannon Fulton is supporting We Care Solar’s emergency relief efforts in Nepal! Shannon is heading to Kathmandu on July 19th with WE CARE Solar Co-founder Dr. Laura Stachel to co-lead training of One Heart Worldwide team members on the use and installation of the Solar Suitcase. Shannon and Dr. Stachel will also assist […]
Check For Solar Incentives in Your Area!
There are a ton of solar energy incentives available right now. Here, we have compiled a current list together with key details to help you understand the potential for savings where you live. If you have any questions about these incentives, call us at 1 (844)-97-SOLAR, or fill out our online inquiry form. lllinois Solar […]
Illinois Solar Incentive Now Available
Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Credits can save you an additional 20% off your solar array!
Empire Electric Solar Power Rebate
Southwest Missouri solar incentives are at an all-time high with a brand new $1 per Watt Empire District Electric Solar Rebate and a highly successful 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit. These two benefits can offset the cost of the installation of solar panels by over 60%. Those residing within the Empire Electric service zone (including […]
Why is My Solar Inverter Rated Lower Than My Panels? Inverter Sizing Guide
Post Updated: March 17, 2026 | Original Post Date: June 3, 2015 It’s standard industry practice for a solar inverter to be rated lower than the total DC wattage of the solar panels. This is known as a DC-to-AC ratio above 1.0. Because solar panels rarely reach their “lab-perfect” rating in real-world Missouri and Illinois […]
Top 5 Reasons to Install Solar Panels
1) Take advantage of the Federal Tax Credit (FTC) for solar energy now: the 30% Federal Tax Credit for solar energy installation expires soon. 2) Electric prices are increasing rapidly. For example, Ameren Missouri has raised rates nearly 50% since 2007. Solar prices have plummeted more than 70% in the last 15 years. 3) Solar is important for energy, climate, and economic […]
Empire Electric Solar Rebate Ruling: Low Cost Solar in SW Missouri
Empire Electric Solar Rebate: Finally after several years of battling to get Empire customers their legally required solar rebates, the Supreme Court has ruled that Empire Electric must begin paying solar rebates as required by a 2008 state-wide ballot initiative. Prop C – the Clean Energy Initiative, passed with 66% Missourian support. If you live […]
Illinois’ New Incentive: Solar Renewable Energy Credits
What is an SREC? Solar electric system owners now have the opportunity to sell what’s known as the Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) their solar array produces. The sale of these SRECs will allow solar owners to recover part of the initial price tag if they participate in the Illinois Adjustable Block Program. This is in addition to the 30% […]
May 2015: Imperial Residence Sees Immediate Impact of Solar Installation
A 21.35 kW system installed in Imperial, Missouri has allowed local businessman Jeff Steele to join the StraightUp Solar Tribe. The two rooftop arrays installed will accumulate a $126,191 savings over the estimated 25 year life of the system. Jeff was influenced to install solar arrays after the successful installation of solar panels on the home of […]
Northwest R-I School District
“The Northwest School District began a partnership with StraightUp Solar several years ago when we began investigating the possibility of adding solar power. During that time, StraightUp Solar assisted us in placing 25 kilowatt solar arrays on nine different buildings with no upfront costs to the District. The strategy orchestrated by StraightUp Solar allows the […]
