Get the Most OUT of Your Rooftop. Go Solar with SunPower

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1 Get the Most OUT of Your Rooftop Go Solar with SunPower

2 2 Inverter 1 SunPower solar panels 3 Generation meter Reduce your utility bill and increase your income As energy prices continue to rise, so does your utility bill with the resulting negative impact in your cost of living. Investing in solar gives you the power to reverse this situation. With a solar system you can produce clean energy right from your rooftop and thus reduce your utility bill. You will therefore be protecting your family against rising electricity costs, while making a very concrete, positive contribution to the environment now and for future generations. Today, it s your turn to regain control of your energy costs with a SunPower solar system for your roof; which, together with the current legislation on renewable energies, will allow you to maximise your income. There has never been a better time for solar. The current incentives from the Government make solar an attractive investment for your family. 1 SunPower solar panels SunPower solar panels automatically transform sunlight into electricity. 4 Consumer unit In SunPower you can find a rock-solid partner to give you a premium solar solution. SunPower s unique technology enables you to get the greatest income from your rooftop, and is delivered to you by our network of qualified and experienced Partners. 2 Inverter The SunPower inverter converts DC power from the solar panels into AC power and feeds this output into the fuse box. 3 Generation meter The generation meter calculates the total amount of electricity produced. 4 Consumer unit The consumer unit feeds solar electricity into the building s conventional electricity supply, any surplus is fed into the grid. 2 SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar 3

3 Highest Efficiency SunPower: Maximise your energy production Not all solar systems are the same. As you only have one rooftop and one chance to invest in it, getting the world s best performing technology is key for you to get the most out of your rooftop and your investment. SunPower is the planet s most powerful solar. How do we achieve it? It s simple, through high efficiency solar cells. The more efficient the cells are, the more power you can install on your rooftop. SunPower cells are up to 50% more efficient than conventional cells thanks to their unique patented technology, with all electrical contacts in the back. This technology also allows a greater capture of sunlight and a higher production of electricity. The result is, therefore, high efficiency solar panels that deliver the highest amount of energy over time, even on cloudy days or in extreme temperatures; which lets you further reduce your electricity bill and maximise your returns. However, SunPower panels are not only the planet s most powerful, but also the best-looking ones. Their attractive, sleek appearance blends elegantly with your roof. Your home is one of your most precious assets, and SunPower helps you take care of it. 3,632 kwh/ year 2,511 kwh/ year 3.9 kw 3.9 kw 3.9 kw 2.8 kw 16 sunpower 245 W Panels Surface: 20m 2 Efficiency: 19.7% 21 Conventional 190 W Panels Surface: 27m 2 Efficiency: 14.9% 16 sunpower 245 W Panels Surface: 20m 2 15 Conventional 190 W Panels Surface: 20m 2 More power in the same area With SunPower high efficiency technology you can install more power on the same roof area than with conventional technologies. More power means greater savings on your electricity bill and higher returns. The result: more energy from your rooftop and more savings for your family 41% more energy from the same rooftop surface. Only the world s best performing technology lets you maximise your rooftop and thus produce more kilowatt hours per peak watt installed. 4 SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar London, UK. 30º South, semi-integrated system. Comparison is between SunPower technology and standard polycristaline technology. SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar 5

4 Guaranteed performance Quality built to last: a safe investment Today solar is one of the safest types of investment. But with SunPower, it s even safer. SunPower panels have been manufactured with high-quality, premium materials that guarantee decades of troublefree performance. It is quality built to last. This focus on quality allows SunPower to offer a 25-year performance warranty as well as a 10-year product warranty. SunPower product warranty covers all product parts and workmanship associated with the manufacturing of our solar panels. You are thus assured that your SunPower system will be generating revenue for your family for generations. SYSTEM CERTIFICATION ISO 9001:2000 Just seven SunPower panels do the job of twelve ordinary panels, so we could group the panels on one side of each roof and make it all look very attractive. Peter Y. SunPower high efficiency panels perform best in real-world conditions The installed capacity of a panel and its actual energy production go hand in hand but they are not the exactly the same. Two panels may have the same nominal capacity, but this doesn t mean that they produce the same amount of energy. Test after test in a variety of climates demonstrate conclusively that SunPower panels produce between 7% and 9% more energy in kwh per watt installed than other technologies. With SunPower you get both, higher efficiency and more energy production. More power with better looks SUNPOWER PANELS CONVENTIONAL PANEL Any improvement you plan for your home should maintain, or even enhance, its beauty. With SunPower you can have the best technology and the most elegant design: Monocrystalline silicon solar cells No front metal gridlines 7% more* 9% more* Unique uniform black-cell surface University of Stuttgart, Germany** University of Cyprus, Cyprus US Department of Energy, USA Arizona State University, USA Loughborough University, CREST, Leicestershire, United Kingdom * kilowatts hour per kilowatt peak ** For detailed information on the test: 6 SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar 7

5 Highest Reliability Our SunPower Partner installed the system quickly and without any disruption to our family life. We have had the most positive and engaging experience. Our kids are proud to tell their teachers and classmates that we get our energy from the sun. Steven V. More power, a better investment Offset your energy consumption The return on your solar investment comes from the actual energy produced by your solar system and measured by your meter. As SunPower technology delivers more energy over time than conventional technologies you can maximise your returns. The Government Clean Energy cash back scheme guarantees that wherever you live you are guaranteed a feed-in tariff income for every Solar Kwh you produce for the next 25 years. You can rest assured that with SunPower s superior efficiency you can maximise your returns from the feed-in tariff. Rely on 25 years of PV experience In SunPower we go one step further than just providing solar systems. We provide you with peace of mind. From our rock-solid company background, to our international product certifications and sustainable manufacturing processes, to the highly qualified partner network: we provide you with a reliable, worry-free turn-key solution. SunPower is a world leading company with over 25 years of experience in solar. We are a publicly traded company (NASDAQ stock exchange) and have offices all over the world with corporate headquarters in San José, California, European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, as well as manufacturing facilities in the U.S., the Philippines and Malaysia. SunPower is also fully committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and is a member of PV Cycle, an organization devoted to the recycling of solar panels. Today, SunPower is an unrivalled leader in the solar industry. We deliver this through a worldwide network of 1500 certified partners who provide full SunPower solar solutions. 8 SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar 9

6 The Right Choice Invest in solar with SunPower: a safe haven There is no doubt that solar is a safe, high return, environmentally friendly investment. The government incentives in place today guarantee a steady income stream for your family. SunPower is the world s most powerful technology, which gives you the greatest return with the most peace of mind. SunPower is more power, and more power is more income and more protection for your family against rising energy costs. SunPower is your chance to regain control of your home economy. Maximise the power of your choice. Go solar with SunPower. More energy production A safe investment Peace of mind 10 SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar 11 SunPower the WORLD s STANDARD FOR solar 11

7 Corporate Headquarters sunpower Corporation 3939 North first street san Jose, CA UsA SunPower Corporation uk Limited Berkeley square house 2nd floor suite 240 Berkeley square London W1J 6BD United Kingdom SunPower Partner: Solar Energy Alliance ltd. 8/9 Battery Green Road Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1DE Tel: +44 (0)

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SUNPOWERCORP.COM US HEADQUARTERS SunPower Corporation 3939 N. 1st Street San Jose, California 95134 USA 1-800-SUNPOWER sunpowercorp.com MORE POWER. A BETTER INVESTMENT. Established Incorporated in 1985