AES Solar

05/21/2026

Thank you for voting AES Solar the #1 Solar Installer in Southern Illinois!

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05/18/2026

Thank you, Southern Illinois! ☀️

We’re honored to be voted the BEST SOLAR INSTALLER Southern Illinois Your trust and support mean everything to the AES Solar team!

05/15/2026

Always great to hear positive feedback. Thank you Stacey.

04/16/2026

A major shift is happening in the solar industry.

Freedom Forever, one of the largest residential solar installers in the U.S., has officially filed for bankruptcy(Source: Solar Power World, 2026) adding them to a growing list including SunPower, Pink Energy, Violet Energy, and others.

And they’re not alone.

Across the country, large national solar companies are facing layoffs, restructuring, and in some cases, shutting down altogether.

Not because solar doesn’t work…
But because many of these companies grew too fast... and couldn’t sustain it.

So what happens to homeowners?

Your panels may still be under warranty…
But who’s coming out to service them?
Who’s filing that claim?
Who answers the phone?

That’s what disappears when a national company folds.

If you’re currently under contract with Freedom Forever and haven’t been installed yet, it may not be too late to make a different choice.

Go local. Stay protected.

AES Solar - Southern Illinois owned and operated. We’ve been here for the last 25 years, and we’re not going anywhere.

National residential solar installer Freedom Forever has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The company was the top residential contractor on the

03/20/2026

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AES Solar

02/17/2026

Fantastic offerings right now. Get in and have solar protecting you from the upcoming power rate increases.

Tire of your "unpredictable" electric bill?! Why is that month after month, year after year, it keeps going higher! You never know what it's going to be! Maybe it's time to take control, and get some predictability with your electric bill, when you go with AES Solar! They have a program now that can...

02/06/2026

As Enphase Gold installers we can help set you up with this level of security.

A recent Reddit post told a familiar story.

During a three-day outage caused by high winds and wildfire risk, one Colorado homeowner never lost power.

Their setup:
☀️ Rooftop solar with Enphase microinverters
🔋 Three Enphase batteries for long-duration backup
🛡️ Enphase-enabled generator support for extra resiliency
💪 A system designed to keep running when the grid doesn’t

What happened next: Neighbors showed up with freezers to save food. Phones and tablets charged in the garage. Coffee was brewed every morning. Breast milk stayed cold for nursing families. Internet stayed up. The house became a hub.

What started as backup power turned into something bigger — a community that stayed warm, connected, and calm while the grid was down.

Distributed energy isn’t just about resilience for one home. It’s about what that resilience makes possible for everyone around it.

Sometimes looks a lot like neighbors helping neighbors.

01/24/2026

With winter storms and extreme cold driving electricity demand higher, utilities across Southern Illinois — including Ameren Illinois, Southeastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, and Egyptian Electric Cooperative — are asking customers to reduce non-essential electricity use to help prevent outages ❄️⚡

These moments are exactly why energy resilience matters.

Solar helps reduce strain on the grid by producing power locally — and when paired with battery storage or generators, homes and businesses can stay powered even during peak demand, winter storms, or outages.

At AES Solar, we design integrated energy solutions, including:
☀️ Solar systems built for Midwest weather
🔋 Battery backup for essential loads
⚡ Generator solutions for extended outages
🔌 EV chargers that fit into a smarter energy plan

Energy independence isn’t about replacing the grid — it’s about having options when the grid is under stress.

Stay warm, stay safe, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about preparing your home or business.

01/22/2026

❄️ Heavy snow is in the forecast for Southern Illinois this weekend ❄️

Snow and ice don’t just make roads messy — they’re one of the top causes of power outages this time of year. Downed lines, frozen equipment, and overloaded grids can leave families in the dark when they need power the most.

That’s why more homeowners are asking about:
🔋 Battery backup systems to keep essentials running
⚡ Whole-home or partial generators for longer outages
🔌 EV chargers that work as part of a smart energy plan
☀️ Solar + storage systems designed for winter conditions

The best time to plan for outages is before the storm hits — not after the power is already out.

If this weekend’s forecast has you thinking about winter preparedness, we’re here to help you understand your options.

01/16/2026

🔆 Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know…
Enough sunlight hits the Earth every hour to power the world for an entire year? 😲🌍

That’s a lot of clean, renewable energy just waiting to be used — and thanks to solar technology, homes across southern Illinois are already tapping into it ☀️

Whether you're looking to lower your electric bill or become energy independent, solar makes sense (and cents 💰).

Let us help you harness your slice of the sun!