the world’s standard for solar
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T HE WORLD’S STANDARD FOR SOL AR™
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PEACE OF MIND
Source: Based on NYSERDA, New Jersey and CSI data for systems completed January 2009 – June 2011
THE TRUSTED SOLAR SOLUTION FOR YOUR HOME
• Over a quarter-century of experience
• Over 5,500 employees worldwide dedicated to solar
• Based in the United States, headquarters in Silicon Valley
• More than 140 industry patents
FINANCIALLY-SOUND, STABLE COMPANY
• Multi-billion dollar public company
• Majority-owned by Total, the world’s 11th largest company by revenue
INDUSTRY-LEADING WARRANTY
• Your system is protected for years to come
• 10-year guarantee on workmanship
• 25-year guarantee on performance
• Backed by a financially-sound and stable company
NUMBER ONE CHOICE OF HOMEOWNERS & BUSINESSES
• Largest residential and commercial install base in the United States
• Tens of thousands of residential and commercial systems installed around the globe
FedExJohnson & JohnsonMicrosoftWal-Mart StoresToyotaWhole FoodsDepartment of Energy
MAJOR COMPANIES TURN TO SUNPOWER:
PERCENTAGE OF SOLAR MARKET BY MANUFACTURER
NEW JERSEYNEW YORK CALIFORNIA
22%51% 24%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
SunPower
Sanyo
Sharp
Evergreen
SunTech
Kyocera
BP Solar
Canadian Solar
Westinghouse Solar
REC Solar
WHY EFFICIENCY MATTERS
More Power Means Fewer Panels
SunPower panels produce up to 50% more power than the competition, so you can use fewer panels to produce the same amount of power and maximize your roof space to choose the best, unobstructed location for electricity production.
Offset More of Your Bill
SunPower systems produce more electricity than other panels, which means less electricity purchased from the utility and more savings for you.
PANEL EFFICIENCY BY MANUFACTURER
Sources: Photon International database and manufacturer datasheets for panels available in the U.S. in September 2011.
Produce More Electricity
SunPower systems work harder for you day after day in a range of conditions. This means that your electric meter will spin backward faster and more often.
SUNPOWER® PANELS: Outperform competitors early in the morning, late
in the day and on cloudy days.Do a better job at absorbing
different kinds of light.
20%
19%
18%
17%
16%
15%
14%
13%
12%
SunPower
Sanyo
SunTech
Westinghouse
Sharp
20.1%
17.4%
14.75%Evergreen
13.38%
15.2%
BP Solar
15.1%
Canadian Solar
14.9%
12.3%
REC
14.2%
Kyocera
14.4%
Not All Products are Created EqualSolar systems are often described in watts and kilowatts, however, the most important factor to consider is the amount of actual electricity it is expected to generate during its lifetime (kilowatt-hours). When compared to other brands, SunPower panels produce the most electricity in a range of conditions.
SUPERIOR REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE
Perform better at high temperatures and maintain
performance when first exposed to light.
Arizona State University +7%
Loughborough University (CREST)+9%
University of Stuttgart (IPE)+16%
University of Cyprus+16%
INDEPENDENT TESTS AROUND THE WORLD SHOW THAT SUNPOWER PRODUCES THE MOST ELECTRICITY (kWh)
Flexibility for the Future
Use less roof space to produce the energy you need today and gain the flexibility to expand later as your energy needs change (electric car, home addition, growing family).
6.8kW – Fill Up the Roof 6.6kW – More Power Means Fewer Panels
9.5kW – Option to Expandin the Future
STANDARD EFFICIENCY SUNPOWER E19 SUNPOWER E19
Arizona State University: 7% more than Poly-Si (Test dates: June – Aug 2008)Loughborough University (CREST): 9% more than Poly-Si (Test dates: 2007 – 2008)University of Stuttgart (IPE): 7% more than HIT (Sanyo), 16% more than thin film (Test dates: June 2006 – May 2009)University of Cyprus: 7% more than a-Si (Mitsubishi), 16% more than Mono-Si (BP Solar) (Test dates: June 2006 – May 2009)
ACHIEVING WORLD RECORD EFFICIENCY
Revolutionary patented, all-back contact, SunPower® Maxeon™ solar cell technology holds the world record in efficiency.
SunPower was acknowledged as the world record holder in commercialized solar cell efficiency at 24.2% and module efficiency at 20% by the Guinness World Record organization at InterSolar in Germany on June 8, 2011.
NO WIRES TO BLOCK SUNLIGHT Converts more energy
THICK PLATED COPPER CONTACTSConducts more current
BACKSIDE MIRRORReflects more light
Source: An Analysis of the Effects of Residential Photovoltaic Energy Systems on Home Sales Prices in California, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, April 2011. Study analyzed 72,000 California homes, 2,000 of which had solar.
SOL AR BOOSTS HOME SALE PRICES
U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study found that solar homes with an average system size of 3.1kW sold for approximately $17,000 or $5,500/kW more than non-solar homes.
Increased sale price was comparable to the average cost of system installation, and solar homeowners also enjoyed the benefit of lower electric bills.
System kW x $5,500 = $
RIGOROUSLY TESTED
• Thorough testing goes above and beyond industry standards and the competition
• We test for all conditions and perform tests with extended qualifications
– Our panels have been salt mist certified under the harshest conditions, so if you live near the ocean they will be protected under warranty
CONTINUALLY IMPROVED
• Millions of hours of performance analysis are reengineered back into our solar cells, panels and systems
• We control the entire manufacturing process, so we know what real-life is like for our systems and can ensure that the highest quality panels reach your rooftop and produce the most energy for years to come
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
• Our panels are built to withstand hurricane-grade winds, hail stones, humid climates and extremely high temperatures
• We stand behind the lifetime performance of our panels
– Year 12: Guaranteed power production of at least 90%
– Year 25: Guaranteed power production of at least 80%
BUILT TO LAST
SUNPOWER CUSTOM TESTS
EXTENDED QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC INDUSTRYQUALIFICATIONS
SUNPOWER’S EXTENDED TESTING
THE WORLD’S STANDARD FOR SOLARTM
• The most reliable solar system you can buy
• Use less roof space to produce the energy you need today and gain the flexibility to expand later as your energy needs change
• Generate more electricity over the lifetime of your system, in a range of conditions
• SunPower® Signature™ black design blends seamlessly with your roof
©2011 SunPower Corporation. All Rights Reserved. SUNPOWER, the SUNPOWER Logo, MAXEON, SIGNATURE, THE PLANET’S MOST POWERFUL SOLAR, AND THE WORLD’S STANDARD FOR SOLAR are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunPower Corporation in the U.S. and other countries as well.
SunPower Corporation — Corporate Headquarters, 77 Rio Robles, San Jose, California 95134
YOUR ONE-STOP SOLAR SOLUTION
PEACE OF MIND FOR YEARS TO COME
• Multi-billion dollar public company with over a quarter century of experience
• Complete solar solution for your home including panels, mounting system, inverters and monitoring
• Industry-leading warranty, backed by a financially sound & stable company
• Number one choice of U.S. homeowners and businesses
BEST-IN-CLASS DEALER NETWORK
• You can count on your local SunPower® solar installer to provide the highest standard of quality and customer service
– The best of the best—Only a small percentage of applicants qualify
– Trained to the highest standards in the industry
– Random inspections to ensure that the highest quality standards are upheld
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PURCHASE
• Own your system• Avoid interest charges • Keep the 30% federal
tax credit, and applicable state and utility credits now
LOAN
• Spread the cost of your system over time
• Low monthly payments• Keep the 30% federal
tax credit and applicable state and utility credits now
LEASE*
• $0 money down• Low monthly payments • Option to purchase your
system after six years• You know what is on
your roof
We offer a wide range of financing options designed to make your SunPower solar system fit your energy needs and your finances.
MOST FLEXIBLE FINANCING IN THE INDUSTRY