SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At the
Community College Facility Coalition Annual Conference in
Sacramento today, SunPower Corp.
(NASDAQ: SPWR) announced it has installed approximately 20
megawatts (MW) of solar power systems at 12 community college
districts in California. The
systems are generating enough clean, renewable solar electricity to
power more than 4,100 California
homes each year, according to calculations provided by the Solar
Energy Industries Association. If the colleges were to buy the
power from their utilities at current rates, it's estimated the
districts are avoiding approximately $5.4
million in annual electricity costs.
SunPower is currently completing construction of its largest
community college district solar installation to date. College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calif. expects to have 3.8 MW of
SunPower solar carports operating by the end of the year. The solar
power systems are expected to generate up to 66 percent of the
total electricity consumed on campus, delivering much-needed
savings while supporting the college's commitment to sustainable
practices.
"With on-campus solar power systems, California's community colleges are maximizing
resources and providing accessible educational opportunities to
students. Solar electric systems generate utility savings year
after year, delivering needed savings to enhance academic
programs," said Howard Wenger,
SunPower president, regions. "SunPower delivers the most efficient
and reliable solar technology on the market today, with guaranteed
performance."
SunPower systems at California
community colleges are offsetting the production of almost 16,000
tons of carbon dioxide each year, according to estimates provided
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This carbon dioxide
offset is equivalent to removing nearly 74,000 cars from California
roads over the next 25 years.
About SunPower Corp.
SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR)
designs, manufactures and delivers the highest efficiency, highest
reliability solar panels and systems available today. Residential,
business, government and utility customers rely on the company's
quarter century of experience and guaranteed performance to provide
maximum return on investment throughout the life of the solar
system. Headquartered in San Jose,
Calif., SunPower has offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia. For more information, visit
www.sunpower.com.
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SOURCE SunPower Corp.