Residential Solar & Battery

Solar designed around your bill, not a sales quota

We start with your actual electricity usage, design panel-by-panel for your roof, and show you the honest numbers — production, savings, incentives, and payback — before you sign anything.

The Process

From first call to flipping the switch

Bill & usage analysis

We review 12 months of usage (or model it from what you have) so the system is sized right.

Custom design

Panel-level layout with shading analysis using professional design tools — you see exactly what goes on your roof.

Incentives & financing

Illinois Shines RECs, utility rebates, and the financing structure that fits your situation.

Permitting & installation

Permits typically take 4–6 weeks; installation itself is usually 1–2 days on your roof. Licensed, insured crews.

Inspection & power on

Municipal inspection, utility interconnection, and permission-to-operate — most projects go live 3–5 months from signing. Then track production, battery health, and savings in the homeowner app.

Local Accountability, National Backing

A warranty is only as good as the company behind it

More than 100 U.S. solar companies have gone bankrupt since 2023 — and when an installer folds, its workmanship warranty usually dies with it. That's why who stands behind your system matters as much as what's on your roof. Your project is designed and managed locally by Aura Greentech and delivered through the Powur platform: 12 years in operation, more than 35,000 customers served nationwide, an A+ BBB rating, independently audited financials, and zero long-term debt — with every warranty honored, delivered through a network of 80+ certified local installation partners.

30-yrEquipment & workmanship warranty
10-yrBattery equipment coverage
$0Deductibles on covered claims
1xTransferable when you sell your home
Illinois Incentives

The rules changed in 2025. We'll keep you on the right side of them.

Federal incentives for home solar were restructured — the way your system is owned now determines what it qualifies for. That's not a reason to wait; it's a reason to work with someone who structures projects correctly.

  • Illinois Shines RECs — the state pays for the renewable energy credits your system produces, a major upfront cost offset that never went away.
  • Utility rebates & net metering — we navigate ComEd's distributed generation rebate and the current net metering rules so exported power still works for you.
  • Ownership structures that preserve federal credits — including third-party ownership models where an investor captures the tax benefits and passes the savings to you, with a path to owning the system outright.
  • Hourly pricing optimization — on ComEd's hourly-rate programs, pairing solar with smart automation compounds your savings.
Battery Storage & Backup

When the grid blinks, your house doesn't

Storms, aging infrastructure, and rising demand make outages a when, not an if. We design battery systems that do double duty: backup power when you need it, and everyday savings by charging when electricity is cheap and discharging when it's expensive. This isn't a niche add-on anymore — roughly 8 in 10 Illinois solar projects on our platform now include battery storage.

  • Partial-home backup — your essential loads (refrigeration, sump pump, furnace, internet, lights) protected at a lower entry cost
  • Whole-home backup — the entire house runs through extended outages, with peak-shaving and self-consumption year-round
  • Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase, and Sol-Ark systems — matched to your loads, not a one-size-fits-all package
  • Smart automation for hourly-pricing arbitrage on ComEd RRTP — and Illinois battery rebates that can cover the first 2+ years of payments on qualifying systems
  • Add storage to an existing solar system — you don't have to start over
Common Questions

Residential solar FAQ

How much does solar cost in Illinois?

It depends on your usage, roof, and equipment — which is exactly why we start with your bill instead of a generic quote. After Illinois Shines REC value and available rebates, most well-designed systems in ComEd territory pay for themselves well within their warranty life. We'll show you the specific math for your home.

Is my roof too old for solar?

If your roof has less than 10 years of life left, we recommend replacing it before or with your solar install — and we can bundle both into one project and one financing package. See our roofing services.

What happens during a power outage?

Solar alone shuts off during an outage for utility worker safety. Pair it with a battery and your home keeps running — automatically, in a fraction of a second.

What happens if my solar company goes out of business?

This is the question more homeowners should ask. Over 100 U.S. solar companies have failed since 2023, and bankrupt installers' workmanship warranties are typically voided — leaving homeowners with orphaned systems. Loan and cash projects we deliver are covered by Powur Care, an in-house 30-year limited warranty (10 years on batteries, plus roof-penetration coverage) funded by a dedicated warranty reserve on every project and backed by a platform with 12 years of operation and zero long-term debt. It's also transferable to the next owner if you sell your home.

Do you use subcontractors?

We're transparent about this: Aura Greentech handles your design, incentives, financing, and project management, and installation is performed by licensed, insured installation partners we've worked with for years and vet continuously. You get a dedicated point of contact — us — for the entire project.

Ready to see your numbers?

Send us a recent utility bill and we'll show you exactly what solar can do for your home or business — production, savings, incentives, and payback. No pressure, no obligation.

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