Why Go Solar in Illinois?
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Focus on Solar
In 2016, The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) laid out a plan to acquire 25 percent of Illinois' energy from renewable sources by 2025 - this is a requirement from the Future Energy Jobs Act.*
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Strong Home Solar Incentives
You may qualify for federal tax credit and state incentives.*
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Rising Utility Rates
Illinois’s residential electricity rates increased 15% from 2008 to 2018.*
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Add a Battery
With a home solar + battery storage system, you can power your most needed lights and appliances during a power outage.*
We offer a variety of ways for you to go solar in Illinois
Sunnova offers a broad range of energy services and technologies
that can be customized to fit you and your family’s needs.
Our solar offerings in Illinois
With flexible financing including loans, leases, and standalone accessory loans, you can customize a plan that meets your and your family’s needs.
Easy Plan™ Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Balanced Billing
You buy all of the electricity the system produces at a low solar rate.
Competitive rate without the hassle of applying for incentives
Lock in a low solar rate for 25 year
Option to make an upfront payment to reduce solar energy rate
Not available in all markets.
System Ownership
Sunnova
Easy Plan™ Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Variable Billing
You buy all of the electricity the system produces at a low solar rate.
Competitive pricing without the hassle of applying for incentives
Monthly payments based on equipment cost
Solar + battery bundle available
System Ownership
Sunnova
Easy Plan™ Equipment Lease
Predictable monthly payments to lease your home solar system equipment – may include an optional escalator.
Competitive pricing without the hassle of applying for incentives
Monthly payments based on equipment cost
Solar + battery bundle available
System Ownership
Sunnova
Easy Own Plan™
Predictable monthly payments to own your home solar system equipment.
Own your system and be eligible to receive up to 100% of the federal and state tax incentives*
Low APRs available
Solar + battery bundle available
System Ownership
Homeowner
Easy Plan™ Equipment Lease
Predictable monthly payments to lease your solar + battery storage system equipment - may include an optional escalator.
Competitive pricing without the hassle of applying for incentives
Monthly payments based on equipment cost
Solar + battery bundle available
System Ownership
Sunnova
Easy Own Plan™
Predictable monthly loan payments to own your solar + battery storage system equipment.
Own your system and be eligible to receive up to 100% of the federal and state tax incentives*
Low APRs available
Solar + battery bundle available
System Ownership
Homeowner
Easy Own Plan™
Predictable monthly loan payments to own your add-on battery storage system.
Own your system and be eligible to receive up to 100% of the federal and state tax incentives*
Low APRs available
Solar + battery bundle available
System Ownership
Homeowner
Frequently Asked Questions
If your home solar system is tied to your utility (grid-tied) and you don’t have a battery, your home solar system will not work during a power outage. You will not be able to produce or consume solar energy while the grid is down.
In order to have power during a power outage, you will need a home solar + battery storage system.*
- During the day, if there is sun: your solar panels will power your home, and any excess energy will charge your battery.
- At night: your battery can power your essential lights and appliances until it depletes.
Yes! Through our customer portal MySunnova, you can pay your bill online, view your system production, and more.
Your solar system functions very quietly. But rest assured that doesn’t mean it isn’t working. You can track your production through MySunnova customer portal. The reading of your meter is delayed approximately 24 hours.
Solar panels are extremely durable and built to withstand the elements. As a Sunnova customer, your responsibilities will include:
- Trim any trees around your solar system that may block the sun from reaching your solar panels.
- Check that there is no accumulation of leaves, debris, snow, or critters under the solar panels.
- In more arid climate, you may need to spray your solar panels with a garden hose to wash off built-up dust and dirt. You can do this while standing on the ground – we strongly advise against you climbing on your roof for any reason.
Each month, you will receive either a bill or a statement from your utility company, in addition to your Sunnova bill. This is because your home solar system will be grid-tied – during times of low or no solar production, you may need to pull electricity from your utility. You may also be eligible for net metering credits for energy your home solar system exports back to the electric grid. Check with your utility for specific details regarding whether you'll be credited for any excess energy your system generates and exports to the grid.*
If the utility company sends monthly statements in lieu of an actual bill with an amount due, you can expect an annual reconciliation of all electricity usage charges and credits.*
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