Swanson’s Law
Have you heard of Swanson’s Law. It is similar to Moore’s law but for solar cells. It says that every time global capacity doubles that prices drop by 20%. It is what is known as a virtuous cycle. As you purchase new solar modules this increases demand which puts pressure on manufacturers to increase production. […]
Oct 2012 – First St. Louis County SAVES Project
This month, StraightUp Solar completed the first solar project of the St. Louis County SAVES loan program! St. Louis County SAVES is a low interest loan program for energy efficiency and solar projects. Loans range from $2,500-$15,000. Rates are 3.5% and have flexible payment schedules up to 10 years. Steven B., a resident of Shrewsbury, […]
Refer a Friend Program
Spread the word about solar & get cash back. The more you refer, the more money you can earn! StraightUp Solar clients receive $200 for each referral that installs a solar array. Your friend also receives $200. It’s easy: Provide your friend’s contact information below and we’ll reach out and help them understand if solar is […]
Sept 2012 – Driving on Sunlight
In September a client in the of St. Peters pursued a 4.9 kW SunPower system from StraightUp Solar just after we installed a 25 kW system on his house of worship, United Hebrew Congregation. The homeowner then purchased a Chevy Volt to be charged by the solar energy via a 240 watt charging station in […]
Cash for Your Solar Credits
We have good news! In 2012, Ameren Missouri will pay you for the energy your solar panels produce. If you already have your system installed – great! You are already in queue to have Ameren Missouri buy your energy for $50 per SREC (solar renewable energy credit). If you accept the offer, Ameren will pay […]
Improved Solar Incentives for Commercial Projects!
In December 2010 the provision for bonus depreciation was amended and extended yet again by The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4853). Under these amendments, eligible property placed in service after September 8, 2010 and before January 1, 2012 qualifies for 100% first-year bonus depreciation. For 2012, bonus […]
Solar Loans for Missourians
Access to solar power for residential and commercial customers in Missouri continues to improve. We’ve arrived at a paradigm shift for Missouri solar energy projects. Solar panel costs have decreased and Missouri solar incentives have dramatically improved with the federal tax credit and the Proposition C solar rebate. The Missouri Linked Deposit Loan program takes […]
First Ameren Solar Rebate Received
Phil and Sima Needleman, in St. Louis, are the first Missouri Ameren customers to receive the Proposition C Solar Rebate. StraightUp Solar installed a 2.7 kW grid tied solar power system for the Needleman’s that came on-line in January, 2010. The rebate is paid by Ameren and is $2/watt. The total rebate for the Needleman’s […]
