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 Southern Illinois’ local, trusted solar partner. We deliver end-to-end service, from design to development to installation & beyond.
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“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 helping local homeowners become energy independent.
With energy costs on the rise, now is the time to capture the power of the sun. From design to development to installation and beyond, we’re energized to deliver on every solar photovoltaic (PV) installation we provide. We provide custom solar solutions to fit the unique needs of each 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 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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