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Solar is a brighter energy choice you can feel good about.

Choosing brighter energy means paying less on your energy bills, having more control over your energy, and gaining a long-term return on investment into your home, community, and planet.

From design to installation, StraightUp Solar helps Illinois homeowners uplift their energy with custom, turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. We’ve brought 2,800+ installations to light since 2006, and will be here to care for your system for years to come. Find out how much you can save with solar by reaching out for a free estimate.

“If you’re considering solar, go with this company!! Every single step was handled professionally, timely, and communicated clearly. The installation crew was amazing! Polite, respectful, detail oriented… thank you StraightUp Solar!! A very happy customer here!!”

“StraightUp Solar did a wonderful job getting our family into the 21st Century with solar power for our home in O'Fallon, Illinois. Very thorough, great communication skills, and a company with a solid track record, peace of mind in a rapidly growing industry.”

"All installed with aesthetics and function in mind. Great Job!!"

“Drew came out and gave us a very straight-forward presentation full of details, facts, and figures… He laid out a step by step plan and timeline. The rest was smooth sailing. All permitting, installation, inspections, etc., were as promised. Communication was thorough and consistent for every phase of the project. Their complete oversight of each detail was spot-on… We would hire them all over again.”

"Thanks to StraightUp Solar for the installation of my solar array. It has been up and running for over a month and we are very happy with it. The installation team and electricians did a great job, were very professional and kept us in the loop every step of the way."

How Will Solar
Uplift Your Energy?

Solar empowers you to choose where your energy comes from for your family, likely for the first time ever. Solar technology is now at the top of its game, bringing the cost of solar panels down. With the strong growth of solar incentives, it’s no wonder that solar is flourishing in Illinois!

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Go Solar in 2024 to Maximize Savings

2024 provides the final opportunity to secure full-price retail net metering rates for Illinois solar homeowners. After January 1, 2025, investor-owned Illinois utilities (like Ameren Illinois) will be paying significantly less for solar credits as they drop from a retail rate net metering to a lower supply rate.

What is Net Metering? It is essentially a financial exchange compensating solar owners for the excess energy their solar array produces during peak solar hours that is exported to the utility grid.

What Does this Mean for Illinois Homeowners Interested in Solar?

By having your array installed before 2024 ends, you will essentially be “grandfathered in” to the current peak net metering rate. Our build schedule is filling up, but there’s still time to have your solar PV system installed to capture the summer sunshine!

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We are your solar experts from design to installation and beyond. Let’s get started.

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Why Choose
StraightUp Solar?

StraightUp Solar was founded and is under the same owner since 2006, a track record few other local companies can match. Our team of solar experts lives and works in the local communities we serve, bringing 2,800 solar projects to light for our neighbors.

StraightUp Solar’s success is driven by the 100+ people we employ, who—with diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives—unite under our CLEARE Values and certified B Corp status to achieve our mission.

Care for Community
Lead the Energy Transition
Educate Everyone
Advocate with Purpose
Respect People & Planet
Embody Excellence

As one of the only companies in Illinois with a full-time Service Team, we’ll be around to care for your system long-term. Combined with our warranties, you’ll gain peace of mind and ongoing support.

GOING SOLAR IS SIMPLE FOR Illinois Homeowners

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