SunPower
$4.23 Cost per Watt
SunPower is a major solar manufacturing player, with a vast network of dealers and installers that sell and install their registered products around the globe.
SunPower is a U.S.-based solar energy industry giant. As America's most acclaimed manufacturer of photovoltaic solar panels for residential, commercial, public, community, and utility-scale solar energy projects, its brand has become synonymous with superior solar technology.
The forerunner to SunPower, EOS Electric Power, was founded in 1985 in San Jose, California by Stanford University solar energy researchers Richard Swanson and Richard Crane. They were joined by another pioneer in the solar industry, Robert Lorenzini, in 1988, at which time the company name was changed to SunPower. Their current CEO and Chairman of the Board is Thomas Werner, a well-known business executive with extensive experience in the tech industry.
Since their founding, SunPower has been awarded more than 750 patents. They sell their products through a network of official SunPower dealers located in more than 40 states, with affiliated installers trained to handle all installation-related tasks.
In fiscal year 2018, SunPower's worldwide revenue was approximately $1.73 billion. Its product line includes complete solar energy systems for homeowners, Read More
SunPower sells the most efficient solar panels in the world. The latest entry in its X-Series, the X22-370 Residential DC Panel, boasts an efficiency rating of 22.7 percent. Like most of SunPower's solar panels, those from the X-Series are constructed from its Maxeon® solar cells, which have broken all previous marks for sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency.
In financing, SunPower has assumed the role of an independent third-party facilitator. Through its affiliated dealers, it helps residential and commercial clients secure comprehensive private and/or public financing packages. Meanwhile, solar leasing of SunPower systems is made available through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
SunPower has become a true global powerhouse. They've helped transform the solar industry with relentless technological innovation and seamless vertical integration.
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| Solar System: | 25 years |
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| Battery System: | 25 years |
| Roofing: | N/A years |
| Solar Roofing: | N/A years |
Featured Reviews
3.4 / 5
Robert - California
Don’t hire Green Convergence (GC) without reading this: I signed for solar installation with
GC in August of 2019. What they did not tell me is that many houses will need substantial electric work before the current energy provider (DWP) would allow a solar install. GC immediately installed 44 panels on my home (their measurements were wrong, but I caught their mistake in time). Once the panels were installed I was notified by DWP that my generator (5 years old) had not been permitted. Before it could be permitted, the generator transfer switch would have to be rewired. Then, the power to the house, from the street, would have to be rewired using an updated code. Five big holds in the ceiling of the room next to the power box outside later, the distribution panel had to be reconnected and inspected. Next, GC informed me that their monitoring box (already installed in my garage; another hole in the wall) would have to be relocated outside (a hole drilled in the brick facing). Finally, at the end of April (8 months after signing, I finally had solar) Here is the scam: When you sign, GC does not even know or attempt to find out if your home is “solar qualified,” and they are content to see you pay thousands of dollars to electrical contractors and continue to pay the existing electric bills before their system can be tested. They will immediately put panels on your roof, that will be useless and will not be connected to your energy provider leaving the thousands of dollars of expense and delay to you. They have your money; their panels aren’t connected but asking for a refund, “We have no intention of removing the panels and refunding your money.” They employ several well trained telephone girls with soft voices to calm you while you write checks to comply with any deficiency your energy company might require prior to solar installation. I sent a letter to the CEO of SunPower, but , of course, no reply
If you want a nightmare; Green Convergence would be a good place to start.
Nancy - California
Their customer service is unbelievably poor. Had an issue with equipment malfunctioning - took 4 months to get service, in which time I was paying for electricity as well as solar lease payment. No reimbursement from Sunpower, or even offer to reimburse excess costs. Now, Dec 26, received another electricity bill. System shows no errors, supposedly everything is working, yet 10 days required for them to check it out. The deal was to generate excess electricity, and negate electricity bills. Thus far, this promise has proven untrue.
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