There was only one direction that solar panels should be pointed in the past. It was the direction of the Northern Hemisphere. South-facing solar panels can capture more sunlight and produce more solar energy because the sun is directly above the Equator most of the day. Each house is unique and has its orientation to sunlight. Every solar installation will present its challenges and opportunities. It is essential to place solar panels so that…
SunPower has made many essential steps to grow its business and provide excellent customer experiences in the last year. These include spinning our manufacturing arm, enhancing SunVault energy storage, and introducing new services such as EV charging. We need to transform the way we power our world. These thoughtful actions were taken. In that spirit, I’m pleased to announce the latest evolution of SunPower: Today, we announced that SunPower acquired Blue Raven Solar.…
It is a fact. Every thing has a carbon footprint. Even green energy solutions such as solar panel have some carbon emissions on the way to their customers’ homes or businesses. SunPower is proud to offer clean energy solutions that reduce carbon over the long-term, but in order to exercise environmental responsibility we must also consider the entire journey of our products. The U.S.’s largest source of greenhouse gases is transportation, and its dependence on it is…
Holidays are a great time but also bring with them the severe weather of winter months. Even states with mild climates may be subject to unexpectedly severe winter storms like the one that Texas suffered last February. Winter Storm Uri knocked out most of the state’s power grid abruptly for a week. was then forced to suffer a series of devastating rolling blackouts. Homeowners worry about blackouts and outages. SunPower conducted a national survey among 1,500…
Wildfire activity and public safety shutoffs are becoming more common in California and Oregon. Hurricanes continue their destruction of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. And then there was the winter storm earlier this season turned Texas upside down. The past years have demonstrated that climate change is a serious concern. These extreme weather phenomena have reshaped the way people approach their energy consumption. More homeowners are looking at ways to change their relationship with utility companies, whether…
Technological innovations constantly improve the service that solar customers receive. SunPower’s SunVault (TM) storage system is one example of the many innovations in solar Storage that have been made to simplify homeowners’ lives. The storage component of a household solar system is essential. It uses solar cells to capture solar energy and convert it into electricity. The inverter converts that energy into the correct current to power a house. Many believe that solar-powered homes can be…
Texas produces the most electricity of any state. This shocked Texas last February when Winterstorm Uri completely shut down most states’ power grids. Texas’ power producers hadn’t weathered natural gas plants, wind turbines, and other energy-production sites sufficiently to withstand the freezing temperatures. Many of them quit working, resulting in rolling blackouts in certain areas and power outages for many others for several days. However, Texas’ “big freeze” was not the only widespread blackout…
The Sierra Club is a long-standing supporter of SunPower’s mission to transform the way our world is powered. It has been a long-standing organization influencing positive environmental change for over 100 years. The club now boasts 3.8 million supporters and members who have joined to help. The Sierra Club is a non-profit organization that focuses on issues that affect the world and promotes a healthier planet. This includes the important topic of Energy.…
Because solar panels are an important and long-term investment for business leaders, they will want to be sure that their investment is protected. Get a warranty for your solar panels. The risk of equipment failure, damage and underperformance is mitigated by solar warranties. Problems with solar panels are extremely rare, especially when you use solar equipment tested by SunPower. It doesn’t hurt to have documentation to support your claims and to gain the trust…
You want to produce your electricity from a renewable energy source like the sun, but you are concerned about your homeowner’s association (HOA). This is a valid concern, considering solar power has not always been associated with curb appeal. A solar installation can also be considered a small-scale construction project. SunPower will make it easy to solve many common HOA issues. Let us explain. SunPower has been a leader within the solar industry…
