Solar Panel Depreciation: The Secrets of Peak Performance

REC Solar Panels

Solar Panel Depreciation: The Secrets of Peak Performance When considering solar for your home or business, you may have wondered about solar panel depreciation. 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?

Solar Battery | Keep the Lights On

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

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 21 […]

12.6 kW System in St. Louis, MO

This St. Louis, Missouri home will offset nearly 77% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $1,400 in energy costs in the first year. Their 12.6 kW system of 16 Hanwha Q Cell modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 15,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated […]

12.4 kW System in St. Louis, MO

This St. Louis, Missouri home will offset 25% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $1,400 in energy costs in the first year. Their 12.4 kW system of 31 REC modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 16,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated to offset 11 […]

21.6 kW System in Glen Carbon, IL

This Glen Carbon, Illinois home will offset 26% of their electricity usage with solar energy and save an estimated $4,200 in energy costs in the first year. Their 21.6 kW system of 54 Hanwha Q Cell modules and Enphase microinverters will generate an estimated 25,000 kWh in one year. Annually their system is estimated to […]

Solar Brings Triple Digit Monthly Energy Bill Savings to St. Charles, MO, Homeowner

Solar financial savings were what initially drew homeowner Dr. Conoyer’s attention to solar. In 2021, StraightUp Solar set him up with a free quote for his St. Charles, Missouri, home. We provided cost and energy savings estimates up front so he could make an informed decision. Dr. Conoyer liked what he saw, entrusting our expert […]

Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall (R&R)

Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall Services We rest easier with a roof over our heads. But sometimes, that roof needs a repair or replacement. Rooftop solar panels protect your roof from the harsh elements: pounding rain, hail, snow, however, they can’t stop the normal aging of your roof. If you need solar panel removal and […]