SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp.
(NASDAQ: SPWRA, SPWRB), a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of
high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today
announced the grand prize winner of the company's 'Solar Discovery
Game,' an online contest and sweepstakes promoting solar education
and energy awareness. The grand prize, a high-efficiency SunPower
solar power system valued at $25,000,
was awarded to Ewa Fietkiewicz, a
homeowner in Anaheim, Calif., who
is gifting the system to her son, Glendale, Calif. resident Jakub Fietkiewicz.
"When SunPower contacted me with the news, I immediately knew
who needed the SunPower solar power system most – my son," said Ms.
Fietkiewicz. "Concerned about his high electricity bills, he began
researching solar options this summer. The system and the resulting
savings make it the best gift I could ever give him and his
family."
SunPower Premier Dealer SolarMAX Technology, Inc. of
City of Industry, Calif. will
install a system using high-efficiency SunPower® E19 series / 320
solar panels on Mr. Fietkiewicz's home. Fietkiewicz opted for a
larger system than he would have received as the award recipient,
increasing the capacity of the system to 7.65 kilowatts in
anticipation of increased household electricity demand.
"A SunPower dealer at our local farmer's market originally sold
me on SunPower's high-efficiency panels," said Mr. Fietkiewicz.
"SunPower offers the most efficient solar technology available
today and a quarter century of experience. My family can rely on
significantly reduced electricity bills for the next 25 years."
The Solar Discovery Game attracted players, aged 18 to over 40,
from all 50 U.S. states. Players responded to game questions about
the history of solar power, notable SunPower installations and
successes, solar facts and solar in the news. 'Likes' on the
SunPower Facebook page increased by 246 percent during the course
of the game's run from June to September.
"The Solar Discovery Game provided an entertaining opportunity
for SunPower's online community to learn more about emission-free
solar power and share that knowledge virally with friends and
family," said David Henry, chief
marketing officer at SunPower. "We congratulate the Fietkiewicz
family, who will soon enjoy the guaranteed performance and benefits
of a reliable, high efficiency SunPower solar power system."
Game participants accessed the Solar Discovery Game Facebook
application to play. Correct responses earned players points and
'badges,' which could be posted to their Facebook walls. More than
8,300 game badges were awarded in the first month. New questions
were added weekly. All participants were entered into bi-weekly
sweepstakes drawings to win prizes, including plane tickets, video
cameras, gift cards, event tickets and SunPower® gear.
Partners collaborating with SunPower on the Solar Discovery Game
included Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA), Del Monte, eBay, Hawaiian Airlines, Jersey
Garden Malls, California Academy of Sciences and Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART). For additional information and a video about the
SunPower Solar Discovery Game winner, visit SunPower Insights.
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.