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Oracle
Quick Facts Total System Size 336.9 kW City Pleasanton Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back 4…
Oakland Unified School
La Escuelita Educational Center Earns Honors for First “Grid-Neutral” School Solar Shines a Bright Light on Educational Center The La…
Orchard Commercial
Quick Facts: Orchard Commercial Total System Size 153.6 kW City Santa Clara, CA Utility Silicon Valley Power Panel Type SunPower…
Aromas Water District
Quick Facts: Aromas Water District Total System Size 95.4 kW City Aromas Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to…
InPhenix
Quick Facts Total System Size 1.02 MW City Pleasanton Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Loan Years to Pay Back 3…
Crow Canyon Apartments
Quick Facts Total System Size 127 kW City San Ramon Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back…
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo The Oakland Zoo hired Solar Technologies to design and install a solar power system to offset the electricity…
Coastline Family Farms
Coast American Cooling Salinas Valley Produce Company Harvests Millions in Solar Savings. A Leader in The Salinas Valley Founded in…
Rossmoor Mutual 48
Quick Facts Total System Size 113.9 kW City Walnut Creek Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back…
Reutlinger
Quick Facts Total System Size 505.3 kW City Danville Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Lease Years to Pay Back 5…
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Solar Power. Renewable and Safe
Solar Power. Renewable and Safe Solar power is a topic that has been on trend for many years now. Solar power is versatile. It has numerous uses and saves a lot of money at the same time. Solar panels are being used not only in industries but also for our homes. Many bay area solar…
How SunPower is Industry Leader in Environmental Sustainability
At SunPower, we empower our customers to generate their own clean, affordable, emissions-free electricity. We also believe in creating solar products that are as sustainable as the clean energy they produce. For example, only SunPower offers Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver solar panels, which our employees make in France and Mexico. And we’ve taken steps to reduce our environmental…
The Triple Bottom Line: A Sustainable Model For Success
The triple bottom line (TBL) framework is gaining popularity as more and more companies implement sustainable business strategies. Focusing on people, planet and profits—instead of just profits alone—can lead to a number of potentially unexpected benefits that extend beyond corporate social responsibility. This infographic provides a triple bottom line definition and explains how businesses are using it to…
Home Solar Panel Maintenance Tips
Home Solar Panel Maintenance Tips “Don’t solar panels need a lot of maintenance?” Solar Technologies gets this question from homeowners regularly, and it’s understandable given that no one wants to worry about climbing up on a roof to care for their solar panels. Solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity, so the cleaner your panels are,…
SunPower® is the first solar company to achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver designation
SunPower® E-Series and X-Series Direct Current (DC) solar panels are now Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver. The Cradle to Cradle Certified™ designation is a great accomplishment for any product, but we’re especially honored that our E-Series and X-Series DC solar panels, manufactured around the world, are the world’s first to receive this distinction. The principles for certification include sourcing…
Our “Beneficial by Design” Philosophy
Our “Beneficial by Design” Philosophy SunPower has a closed-loop sustainability strategy that drives our business practices at every stage of our product lifecycle and beyond, extending to our employees and communities around the world. SOURCING: We proactively work with socially equitable and environmentally vigilant suppliers, and we regularly assess our supply chain for compatible eco-friendly practices. MATERIALS:…
Beyond Solar Panel Efficiency: 4 Important Considerations When Evaluating Solar Panels
As you are evaluating things to consider for solar panels, you may come across the term “solar panel efficiency.” But what does that phrase really mean? How much does solar panel efficiency really matter in the long run? Is it the only thing, or are there other characteristics of commercial solar panels to be aware…
10 Questions About Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) are a specialized form of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) that allow organizations to track—and potentially profit from—the amount of clean, renewable energy produced by commercial solar power systems. SRECs exist in states that have specific mandates for generating solar energy. The more electricity produced, the more Solar Renewable Energy Credits…
3 Ways Going Solar Changes Your Life
You know that a solar energy system will change how you power your home. But have you taken the time to think about the ways solar will change your life? There May Be Financial Rewards As soon as your solar system for your home is turned on, you start generating your own electricity from the…
How Much Can I Save With Solar?
For 19 years we’ve helped Bay Area home and business owners save big with solar. With the price of electricity in California, a solar installation is going to save you a bunch depending on the following factors. Size of your current utility bill How much sun exposure you get on your roof. South facing roofs…