Clean, affordable solar designed for Central Illinois homeowners.
Going solar should feel simple — not overwhelming. At Sun Collectors, we take a friendly, educational approach that helps homeowners understand their options clearly and confidently.
Whether your goal is to lower monthly bills, gain energy independence, increase your home’s value, or protect yourself from rising utility rates, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Why Homeowners Choose Sun Collectors
- No-pressure education & transparent pricing
- High-quality materials: Vsun panels, Hoymiles inverters, IronRidge and other premium mounting hardware
- 30-year warranty on your solar investment
- In-house installation through licensed electricians at Oasis Electric
- Local, community-centered service rooted in Central Illinois
- System monitoring included at no extra cost
- Assistance securing financing, including $0-down options
Our Residential Solar Process
First Contact & Project Discovery
We start with a friendly phone call, email, or text to learn about your home, goals, and current energy usage.
Utility Bill Review
A recent utility bill allows us to build an accurate, customized proposal and show projected savings.
Personalized Solar Consultation
A Sun Collectors Consultant meets with all decision-makers to walk through:
- Your custom system design
- Estimated savings
- Incentives and tax credits
- Financing options
- Installation timeline
- Your questions, answered at your pace
Project Management & Engineering
Our team schedules site visits, designs the system, secures permits, coordinates with the utility, and prepares everything for installation.
Installation (In-House via Oasis Electric)
Licensed electricians complete your installation using high-quality, durable equipment.
Learn more about our install partner, Oasis Electric
Inspections, PTO & System Activation
We coordinate required inspections and utility approvals (permission to operate). Once approved, your system is turned on and you begin generating clean energy.
Monitoring & Lifetime Support
Track your system through a free monitoring app and know that our team is here for support throughout the life of your system.
Residential Solar Incentives in Illinois
Illinois homeowners benefit from some of the best solar incentives in the country, including:
- 30% Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (RCEC)
- Illinois Shines (SRECs) – often covering 20–35% of system cost
- Ameren DG Rebate – typically $300/kW
- Solar Property Tax Exemption
- Net Metering
Free Residential Solar Quote
Residential FAQs
We address common homeowner questions — from roof requirements and timelines to warranties and ROI — in our FAQ section.
