Own Your Power.

Yes. Modern solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not direct sunlight or heat. Illinois averages 4.5 peak sun hours per day annually, and net metering credits from summer production roll over to offset winter bills.

Most Illinois residential solar systems range from $15,000 to $30,000 before incentives. Illinois homeowners can offset that cost with Illinois Shines SREC payments, the Illinois 20-year property tax exemption, and ComEd rebates on qualifying equipment.

SPM customers save an average of $210 per month on their electric bills. Actual savings depend on your system size, current usage, and ComEd net metering rates.

Most SPM systems pay for themselves in 7 to 10 years once Illinois Shines SREC payments and $0 down financing are factored in, after which the electric bill savings are pure upside for the remaining panel lifespan.

Illinois homeowners can take advantage of the Illinois Shines SREC payment program, the Illinois 20-year property tax exemption for solar installations, ComEd rebates on qualifying equipment, and $0 down financing. Commercial customers can still claim the 30% federal commercial ITC (Section 48E) on new projects placed in service by December 31, 2027.

SPM starts with a whole-home energy assessment before sizing any solar system. By upgrading windows, siding, and HVAC efficiency first, we reduce your energy demand so the solar system can be smaller, cheaper, and faster to pay off. We also stay involved long after installation. Dave Sonner, the owner, is known for checking in with customers years later.

Solar Power Midwest serves Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane, Kendall, and Grundy Counties in Illinois, including Naperville, Joliet, Aurora, Bolingbrook, and 25+ surrounding communities.