Your Personal Power Station
- Decrease dependence on your utility company.
- Ensure long-term clean energy production.
- Enjoy Improved Incentives!
- 30% Federal Tax Credit
- Utility Rebate (Ameren Missouri customers & KCP&L)
How Solar Electric Power Works
Most solar electric systems are connected to the grid (grid tied). Grid tied systems produce a percentage of your daily needs. At times when the solar production is greater than the home or facility's electrical usage the excess energy is fed back to the utility (your meter spins backward) for you to use later.
The systems consist of three main components: photovoltaic modules (panels), an inverter that converts DC electricity to AC electricity, and the mounting system for the panels.
About the Solar Panels
- Size = approximately 3 by 5 feet each
- 25 year warranty -- durable and hail tested
- No maintenance
- Multiple mounting options (roof or ground)
Examples of available solar panels
Your Solar Steps
- Understand your energy usage (utility bills will give your usage in kWh).
- Consider your solar location options (unshaded, relatively south facing area on your roof or on the ground).
- Consider your goals (percentage of production from solar) and your budget.
- Call or email us for more information and to collaborate on your vision.
- We'll perform an on-site evaluation and answer your questions.
- We'll provide you with your solar options and a proposal.
- Confirm design and installation timetable and sign contract.
- We'll provide information to obtain permits and utility approval.
- We'll install your system, commission the system and obtain final inspection and complete utility approval.
- Enjoy your clean, solar energy and all its benefits
Your Investment
PV systems will provide many years of clean, renewable energy. Solar panel costs have decreased significantly while incentives have improved. As the system size increases the cost per watt generally decreases. For many homeowners, the net cost after incentives is 50% less than the total cost. A business' ability to rapidly depreciate the system and receive the tax credit as a grant further improves return on investment.
Beyond controlling your energy costs, solar power softens your impact on the environment. For many of our customers considering solar power, it's not just about the bottom line; it's also about energy independence and our future.
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"Our PV installation was part of a very complex project with a compressed schedule- StraightUp Solar (previously Missouri Solar Living) was one of the more reliable contractors on the job. They have continued to assist us as we improve and fine-tune the system to meet our needs."
Staff at Tyson Research Center / Washington University
"StraightUp Solar was able to answer any questions we had concerning the installation of a "net-metering" system at our house. We scheduled a time to have the system installed and it was completed in a timely and professional manner. All of the coordination with the Jefferson County Building Commission and getting the design approved by Ameren was conducted by Straight Up Solar and the project was completed within the budgeted amount.
I highly recommend Straight Up Solar to anyone who is looking into installing a solar system if they are looking for a first class job and want to work with knowledgeable people who do what they say they are going to do!"
Lee Grasfeder / DeSoto, MO
The photovoltaic market has been growing at more than 30% for the last decade and will likely continue to do so in the foreseeable future.
