Solar Panels and Hail? No Worries, We’ve Got You Covered
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! […]
Are You Prepared for 2025 Solar Changes? Here’s What You Need to Know
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?
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
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 […]
Anna, Illinois Homeowner Shows Off Clean Energy
https://youtu.be/00vRcT7UU9c In this StraightUp Solar testimonial, find out how this Anna, Illinois homeowner goes from “dirty” energy to clean! When Alan Pigg retired from a coal-fired power plant, he wanted to do something with clean energy to give back to the environment. In April 2016, he partnered with StraightUp Solar to install a 6.38kW ground-mounted […]
Solar Panel Depreciation: The Secrets of Peak Performance
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 […]
How Long Do Solar Panel Batteries Last?
Did you know solar panel batteries can last up to 15 years? As technology advances, the durability and longevity of solar panel batteries are improving. They’re an increasingly viable option for those seeking a reliable, sustainable energy source. Solar panel batteries play a vital role in storing the harvested energy the panels collect. They store […]
StraightUp Solar + AGE Partnership
Jeff Haarman, Managing Partner of Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE), describes the successful partnership between AGE and StraightUp Solar to provide energy cost savings and renewable energy solutions for their clients. Fifty-one solar projects with 3.6MW of power have been built or contracted in the partnership’s first two years. Ross Rubenacker, Director of Solar Development, […]
StraightUp Solar + AGE Partnership
Jeff Haarman, Managing Partner of Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE), describes the successful partnership between AGE and StraightUp Solar to provide energy cost savings and renewable energy solutions for their clients. Fifty-one solar projects with 3.6MW of power have been built or contracted in the partnership’s first two years. Ross Rubenacker, Director of Solar Development, […]
24.6 kW System in Godfrey, IL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqBDAUrKlEk This Godfrey, Illinois home will offset nearly 95% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $2,600 in energy costs in the first year. Their 24.6 kW system of 60 REC modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 29,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated to offset […]
