VENTURA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Solforce, a
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based solar
installer and Premier SunPower dealer, and SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:
SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced the completed installation of a
27.6-kilowatt SunPower solar power system at the Ventura campus headquarters of Patagonia, the
outdoor apparel and gear company.
The new system uses SunPower solar panels, the most efficient
solar panels on the market today, and is installed on the roof of
Patagonia's Firehouse, an energy-efficient, sustainably designed
building the company constructed for administrative purposes. The
system is expected to offset 50 percent of the building's total
energy use. Patagonia has had a 66-kilowatt solar parking canopy at
its headquarters campus since 2005.
"Generating our own clean, renewable solar power supports
Patagonia's deep commitment to sustainability and reduces our
operating expenses," said Elissa
Loughman of Patagonia. "Solforce was a great local partner
that offered solar expertise, competitive pricing and excellent
advice on further enhancing our energy efficiency. They recommended
SunPower solar panels to maximize the amount of power generated on
our roof over the long term."
Patagonia modeled the Firehouse building after a
turn-of-the-century firehouse that stood in the same location.
Staying as true to the original design as possible, the company
incorporated modern sustainable building practices to reduce
construction waste, employ sustainably sourced and recycled
materials, and maximize energy efficiency.
"Patagonia has an unparalleled dedication to conservation and
the environment," said Abe Powell of
Solforce. "The SunPower system we designed and built will reliably
allow them to reduce their dependency on power from the utility
grid for the next 25 years or more."
"SunPower guarantees the performance of its high efficiency
panels, ensuring that customers such as Patagonia can meet their
environmental and financial goals," said Jim Pape, president of SunPower's residential
and commercial business group. "SunPower dealers are selected for
their high standards of customer service and quality workmanship.
We commend Solforce for exceeding expectations on the delivery of
this important installation for Patagonia."
About Solforce
Solforce was founded in 2001 in Santa
Barbara. A SunPower Premier Dealer serving northern
Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, the company is dedicated to
customer service. Its mission is to show how beautiful and easy
going solar can be with company that cares about people and the
environment. For more information, visit www.solforce.com.
About SunPower
SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) 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 and Asia. For more information, visit
www.sunpowercorp.com.
SunPower is a registered trademark of SunPower Corp.
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owners.
SOURCE SunPower Corp.