Solar power is NOW. With advances in solar tech & savings up to 65% for Illinois homeowners, your solar dreamhome is now more affordable than ever.
With more than 1,900 installations since 2006, StraightUp Solar is your local, trusted solar partner. We deliver end-to-end service, from design to development to installation & beyond.
Find out how to choose solar today.
“The people at StraightUp Solar have made each and every step in this process so easy and stress free for us. We can honestly recommend StraightUp Solar to anyone who considers going solar.”
Rainer G.
Normal, Illinois Homeowner
Our handy two-minute quiz asks a series of questions to help determine whether your home is a good fit for solar. Everyone’s situation is different. We take pride in providing you with an accurate, competitive assessment.
Like people, homes come in all shapes and sizes. Additionally, every family has different energy needs. Finding the right fit is our StraightUp Solar commitment to you. A customized solar quote can educate you with all the information you need up front to decide whether solar is the right investment for your family.
Your solar array produces energy for your home without being charged by the utility.
That means your estimated overall energy costs are lower. The difference in the estimated energy costs compared to your original bills gives you the cash flow to pay for your system.
When the grid goes down you can keep the lights on with solar battery storage. Batteries also allow you to self-consume more of your solar energy.
StraightUp Solar offers several solar and storage options from powering up a few appliances all the way to whole house backup. Our engineers will can create a custom solution for your home, and we offer two storage platforms: Tesla Powerwall, and Enphase IQ Battery.
Adding SPAN smart panels to your solar + battery project gives you total control of your energy loads and improves your storage performance. You gain real-time control and updates of your solar PV system from your mobile device. Ultimately, this close management allows you to minimize energy consumption, thus saving money on energy costs.
SPAN modernizes your electrical panel to be ready for upgrades like an EV charger.
StraightUp Solar is Illinois’ most experienced turn-key solar company with over 1,900 projects since 2006.
As a certified B-Corporation, our CLEARE values define how we connect people with clean energy to benefit our planet.
We put Community first. We aim to Lead the solar community by Educating, Advocating solar policy, Respecting each other & the environment, and striving for Excellence in all that we do.
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