January 2013- 75 kW system installed on Bemes Inc. rooftop
Bemes, Inc. now has 75 kW of solar powering its facilities in Fenton. Bemes, Inc. sells, services and rents ventilators and monitors to hospital cardio pulmonary departments and long-term care facilities. The 312 solar panels offset approximately 62% of the company’s electric bill. “As an avid cyclist, I’m interested in keeping our air clean. We […]
St. Louis Business and Residence
“In the Summer of 2013 I started contacting local installers (based on who was involved with MOSEIA) about putting an array on my home. After meeting with a number of companies it became very apparent that SUS was the right choice for me. While discussing my home array I realized that solar could be an […]
Illinois Solar Tour Featured Project
Illinois is hosting a statewide Solar Tour. The event is completely free and there is no registration required.Stop on by the Southwestern region and you will find 5 StraightUp Solar projects. We would like to thank the Belleville News Democrat for featuring two of these. Metro-East Home and Business Tour Highlights Solar Energy BY WILL […]
UBS Analysts: ‘Large-Scale Power Stations Could Be on a Path to Extinction’
Leading investment bank UBS says the payback time for unsubsidized investment in electric vehicles paired with rooftop solar and battery storage will be as low as six to eight years by 2020, potentially triggering a massive shift in the energy industry. “It’s time to join the revolution,” UBS wrote in a note to clients, in […]
EV Facts
What You Need to Know About EV Chargers Your Fuel Source 2014 WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Your Fuel Source 2013 Electric vehicles possess many advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) cars: According to the DOE, electric cars […]
June 2012 – Wolfgram & Associates: Taylor Arts Building
When Wolfgram & Associates looked to expand their law firm, the Art Deco medical arts building in the Central West End drew their attention. Once the home of The St. Louis Review, the building has since changed hands several times and was in desperate need of an overhaul. Beyond recruiting StraightUp Solar to install a 9.36 kW […]
May 2012 – Taylorville, IL Municipal Airport
This month, StraightUp Solar installed an 80 panel ground-mounted solar array at the Taylorville, IL municipal airport. Now Taylorville has joined ranks with Chattanooga, Austin, San Francisco, Denver, London and several other cities with solar arrays at their airports.
February 2012 – Air Masters
Air Masters installed a 75kW solar electric system on their building in Fenton, MO. This system will produce about 18%-20% of Air Masters power requirements. Over 25 years, the solar system will offset 2.5 million car miles. Solar is just one part of Air Masters’ sustainability initiatives. Read more.
January 2012 – Full Circle Design Works
StraightUp Solar recently installed a 25 kW solar system on the new home of Full Circle Design Works, a custom cabinetry and furniture woodworking shop. Full Circle’s new location is located in St. Louis at Magnolia and Gravois near Tower Grove Park. Business owners are beginning to realize that solar is a smart investment, not just […]
November 2011 – Fenton Self Storage
This month, StraightUp Solar installed a 25 kW system on Fenton Self Storage, continuing the solar trend in the small St. Louis suburb. By the end of the year, StraightUp Solar will have installed five systems in Fenton, which is home to only 4,000 people. The installations range from a 5 kW, 20 panel residential […]
