SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunPower Corp.
(Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB), a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar
cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced its new
SunPower E19 Series solar panels, a product line that offers
modules in a 96-cell or 72-cell configuration, with a record
efficiency of 19 percent or greater.
The SunPower E19 Series includes the E19 / 318-watt, 96-cell
solar panel with an efficiency rating of 19.5 percent and the E19 /
238-watt, 72-cell solar panel with an efficiency of 19.1 percent.
The modules feature larger, more powerful all-back contact
solar cells that deliver three percent more surface area per cell,
boosting panel efficiency by reducing unutilized space. The
panels also have an anti-reflective coating that allow for more
diffuse off-angle light to be captured, generating more energy per
rated watt than a conventional solar panel. The coating and
the larger area cells result in a darker, more aesthetically
pleasing appearance. The E19 Series maximum efficiency solar
panels are optimum for constrained roof space, offering customers
the highest value for the level of efficiency delivered.
"We are pleased to deliver a solar panel with an unprecedented
efficiency of 19.5 percent," said Tom
Werner, SunPower CEO. "SunPower, now celebrating our
25th anniversary, has the expertise and experience to deliver the
technology needed to reach this milestone. I'm very proud
that we continue to exceed industry standards with this new E19
Series product line."
In addition to the new SunPower E19 Series product line, the
company is also offering its current 18 percent efficiency or
greater solar panels in the SunPower E18 Series product line.
This family of panels includes 96-cell and 72-cell
configurations, ranging from 305-watts to 225-watts.
The new SunPower E19 Series product line will be available for
shipment to residential and commercial customers via SunPower's
North American and European dealer networks in the third quarter of
2010. The SunPower E18 Series product line is available for
immediate delivery.
About SunPower
Founded in 1985, SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) designs,
manufactures and delivers the planet's most powerful solar
technology broadly available today. Residential, business,
government and utility customers rely on the company's experience
and proven results to maximize return on investment. With
headquarters in San Jose, Calif.,
SunPower has offices in North
America, Europe,
Australia and Asia, including its facilities in the Philippines. For more information, visit
www.sunpowercorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not
represent historical facts and may be based on underlying
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including forward-looking statements regarding commercial
availability of the new E19 Series product line. Such
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and uncertainties such as: (i) the company's ability to
obtain and maintain an adequate supply of raw materials and
components, as well as the price it pays for such items; (ii) the
company's ability to ramp new production lines; (iii) manufacturing
difficulties that could arise; and (iv) other risks described in
the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
January 3, 2010, and other filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
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whether as a result of new information, future events or
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