StraightUp Solar offers an energy choice you can feel good about. We live and work in the Southern Illinois communities we serve. As a Certified B Corporation, we strive to uplift people and planet.
Brighter energy means paying less on your energy bills, doing your part for the planet, and having more control over your energy. From design to installation, we help Southern Illinois homeowners uplift their energy with custom, turnkey solar solutions. We’ve been in business since 2006, and we 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
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.”
This 12.16 kW residential rooftop solar array is estimated to produce 16,737 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy in Year 1! That’s equivalent to almost 28,000 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle, or over 12,000 pounds of coal burned, or carbon sequestered by 14.5 acres of US forests in one year.
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 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 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 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
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