Shine It Forward – How You, a Solar Homeowner, Can Inspire More Solar
As a solar homeowner, think back to the time when you were first researching the prospect of going solar. No doubt you had many questions. How does it work? Does it make financial sense? Do I need to replace my roof? You likely went to search for these answers, and many […]
Join Us – May 2020 Commercial Webinar Series!
We know that businesses, non-profits, churches, and governmental entities have been hit hard by COVID-19. As we all try to rebound from the pandemic, leaders will be making choices to create stable financial environments for their businesses and organizations. Investing in solar could help you meet these goals. Dan Hancock, Senior Project Developer for StraightUp […]
What are the Various Components Affecting an Individual Solar Project’s Cost?
“How much does solar cost?” It is a question we get all the time. The short answer is that it varies. Solar arrays are tailored to fit each individual project and depend on answers to questions like: Would you like a roof mounted system, or a ground mounted system? How many solar panels do you […]
5 Steps to Make Your House a Solar Power Home
Updated 07.04.2021 So you’re ready to take the leap and make your house into a solar power home? Congratulations! Whether you’ve come to this conclusion to offset your electricity costs, help the growth of clean energy, or increase the value of your house, you’ve made a smart decision. Where do you begin? Before the solar […]
A Message about COVID-19 from StraightUp Solar
Updated: August 19, 2021 When I started StraightUp Solar in 2006 it was founded based on two core guiding principles, to take care of the people in our community and the planet we live on. We are in an unprecedented moment. As our community faces COVID-19, StraightUp Solar will use our CLEARE values to guide […]
PowerUp Missouri Coalition for the Environment Launches for 2020
Each year StraightUp Solar collaborates with local non-profits across Missouri and Illinois that support our mission of creating a sustainable world. This year we are are proud to partner with Missouri Coalition for the Environment, an organization with over 50 years of protecting Missouri’s air, water, and environment. Their initiatives to reduce flooding by strengthening flood […]
These Little Piggies Went Solar
Pork producers across Illinois are investing in solar technology. Why? Solar generation matches very well with hog production systems. In the summer, such systems need many fans ventilating the hog buildings and at the same time there are more hours of sun in the day and solar technology produces more energy. Solar technology enables hog […]
StraightUp Solar is Moving On Up
This week we moved our headquarters from Overland to Maryland Heights, MO. It was a heavy lift (pun intended). We have been in the Overland office for 7 years and we were sad to go, but it also is an extremely exciting time for us . Over the past few years we have grown significantly, […]
Roof Mounted or Ground Mounted System? That is the question.
Have you been looking into solar and cannot decide whether you want a ground-mounted system or a roof-mounted system? Here’s what you should consider when choosing between array types. 1) Typically roof-mounted arrays are cheaper overall, but if there are many obstructions (dormers, vents, etc) or many roof faces, a ground-mount may be less. For large arrays […]
Final Results for Grow Solar Metro East 2019
Peter Murphy, Solar Program Director, Midwest Renewable Energy Association Grow Solar Metro East was a community success! The program was organized by Lewis and Clark Community College, Madison County Planning and Development, Glen Carbon Cool Cities Committee, the Sierra Club, and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, with StraightUp Solar as the competitively selected solar […]
