StraightUp Solar offers an energy choice you can feel good about. With our office in Marion, our people live and work in the Southern Illinois communities we serve. We are a Certified B Corp, meaning we strive to uplift people and planet.
Brighter energy means paying less on your energy bills, doing your part for the planet, and having greater control over your energy.
We help Southern Illinois homeowners uplift their energy with custom, turnkey solar solutions. We’ve been in business since 2006, and will be here to care your system for years to come.
“The whole experience was terrific, the financing credit union team was easy to deal with, and the installers were very good, as well as very fast and friendly. It was a very positive experience with StraightUp Solar.”
Guido B.
Mulkeytown, Illinois Homeowner
Solar helps lock in your energy rate, protecting against utility rate hikes long-term. Solar incentives can help you save up to 65% off solar costs.
With our warranties and a full-time service team, we offer peace of mind and ongoing support.
Accessible financing options from the Clean Energy Credit Union—with $0 down, competitive rates, and specially tailored solar loans—make the switch to solar both financially practical and environmentally responsible.
In many cases, your monthly payments may be equal to or even lower than your current electricity bill!
In addition to immediate energy bill savings, federal and Illinois state incentives help you save up to 65% off the cost of your solar array. Investing in solar can also increase your home value, benefiting you when it's time to sell or refinance.
Solar is like owning a mini clean energy power plant on your roof (or yard). With utility rate increases in Illinois, going solar is a great way to lower your energy bill and lock in your utility costs. A solar + battery solution can protect against outages.
With 2,800 solar installations working for our community, we're proud to have collectively prevented 105 million pounds of CO2 from entering our region's atmosphere annually. That's equivalent to carbon sequestered by 57,000 acres of US forests. Join us!
StraightUp Solar set up an office in Southern Illinois to help support the community by offering local homeowners a brighter energy choice. Brighter energy means paying less on your energy bills, doing your part for the planet, and having more control over your energy.
With energy costs on the rise, now is the time to choose solar. From design to development to installation and beyond, our experienced team can provide a custom solar solution to fit the unique needs of your home.
Hear why solar was the right fit for Tom G. at Mulberry Farms and how easy the entire process went from start to finish. Tom’s solar array offsets 100% of the farm’s electric usage and has a 25-year estimated savings of $57,000.
“The folks that actually did the installation were of the utmost professional caliber. There’s no other solar installer that I would recommend other than StraightUp Solar.”
Like people, homes come in all shapes and sizes. Additionally, every family has different energy needs. Finding the right fit is our residential solar installers‘ 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 (including the new Powerwall 3) and Enphase IQ Battery.
StraightUp Solar was founded and is under the same ownership 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
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.
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