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SunPower Panels: A Valuable Long-Term Home Investment
Solar power is a long-term invest-
SunPower solar panels lead the way in offering the most value to homeowners because SunPower panels can produce more energy. SunPower high-efficiency solar panels generate 70% more energy over the first 2 5 years than Conventional Panels in the same space.1 And now, new data indicates that SunPower panels w ill have a Useful Life of more than 40 years!2
technology is key.
ment in your most valuable asset— your home. However, not all panels are the same, so choosing the right
Along with a warranty that guarantees more power,3 SunPower panels offer greater long-term reliability, increased savings, and potentially higher home r esale value.4
SunPower 345W compared to a Conventional Panel (250W, 15.3% efficient, approx. 1.6 m2), 9% more energy per watt, 0.75%/yr slower degradation. BEW/DNV Engineering “SunPower Yield Report,” Jan 2013, with CFV Solar Test Lab Report #12063, Jan 2013 temp. coef. calculation. Campeau, Z. et al. “SunPower Module Degradation Rate,” SunPower white paper, Feb 2013. See www.sunpowercorp.com/facts for details.
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“SunPower Module 40-Year Useful Life,” SunPower white paper. Feb 2013. Useful life is defined as 99 out of 100 panels operating at more than 70% of rated power.
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Compared with the top 15 manufacturers. SunPower Warranty Review, Feb 2013.
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SunPower panels are the most efficient on the market
Exploring California PV Home Premiums, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, December 2013. Study analyzed 72,000 California homes, 2,000 of which had solar.
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Unmatched Reliability5 Extensive research indicates that SunPower panels can perform at or near full efficiency for more than 40 years.6 This is considerably beyond expected production for Conventional Panels. As years go by and Conventional Panels degrade, SunPower panels continue to produce at an estimated 97% of rated power year after year.
% Power Produced
40+ Year Useful Life
”Great and reliable solar production which continues to out perform my expectations.”
Years SunPower Warranty
SunPower Useful Life
- SunPower Customer Conventional Warranty
Predictable Financial Savings Reliable long-term performance means more predictable savings than Conventional Panels over the system’s lifetime. While homeowners with Conventional solar systems watch production decrease and savings decline, you can look forward to your solar savings for the next 40 years.
Higher Home Resale Value With solar power, your home can potentially enjoy a higher resale value.4 A recent U.S.government study found that solar homes sold for approximately $5,500/kW more than non-solar homes. Since 21.5% efficiency X-Series SunPower panels allow homeowners to install more watts per square foot, you can install more kilowatts in the same space and maximize your home’s potential resale value in Year 1. And, with 40 years of reliable production, your resale advantage may grow even further.
#1 rank in “PV Module Durability Initiative Public Report,” Fraunhofer CSE, Feb 2013. Five out of the top 8 largest manufacturers were tested. Campeau, Z. et al. “SunPower Module Degradation Rate,” SunPower white paper, Feb 2013. See www.sunpowercorp.com/facts for details.
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“SunPower Module 40-Year Useful Life,” SunPower white paper. Feb 2013. Useful life is defined as 99 out of 100 panels operating at more than 70% of rated power.
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© 2014 SunPower Corporation. All rights reserved. SUNPOWER, the SUNPOWER Logo, and MORE ENERGY. FOR LIFE. are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunPower Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. SPRDS-ST-139
Solar power is a long-term invest-
SunPower solar panels lead the way in offering the most value to homeowners because SunPower panels can produce more energy. SunPower high-efficiency solar panels generate 70% more energy over the first 2 5 years than Conventional Panels in the same space.1 And now, new data indicates that SunPower panels w ill have a Useful Life of more than 40 years!2
technology is key.
ment in your most valuable asset— your home. However, not all panels are the same, so choosing the right
Along with a warranty that guarantees more power,3 SunPower panels offer greater long-term reliability, increased savings, and potentially higher home r esale value.4
SunPower 345W compared to a Conventional Panel (250W, 15.3% efficient, approx. 1.6 m2), 9% more energy per watt, 0.75%/yr slower degradation. BEW/DNV Engineering “SunPower Yield Report,” Jan 2013, with CFV Solar Test Lab Report #12063, Jan 2013 temp. coef. calculation. Campeau, Z. et al. “SunPower Module Degradation Rate,” SunPower white paper, Feb 2013. See www.sunpowercorp.com/facts for details.
1
“SunPower Module 40-Year Useful Life,” SunPower white paper. Feb 2013. Useful life is defined as 99 out of 100 panels operating at more than 70% of rated power.
2
Compared with the top 15 manufacturers. SunPower Warranty Review, Feb 2013.
3
SunPower panels are the most efficient on the market
Exploring California PV Home Premiums, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, December 2013. Study analyzed 72,000 California homes, 2,000 of which had solar.
4
Unmatched Reliability5 Extensive research indicates that SunPower panels can perform at or near full efficiency for more than 40 years.6 This is considerably beyond expected production for Conventional Panels. As years go by and Conventional Panels degrade, SunPower panels continue to produce at an estimated 97% of rated power year after year.
% Power Produced
40+ Year Useful Life
”Great and reliable solar production which continues to out perform my expectations.”
Years SunPower Warranty
SunPower Useful Life
- SunPower Customer Conventional Warranty
Predictable Financial Savings Reliable long-term performance means more predictable savings than Conventional Panels over the system’s lifetime. While homeowners with Conventional solar systems watch production decrease and savings decline, you can look forward to your solar savings for the next 40 years.
Higher Home Resale Value With solar power, your home can potentially enjoy a higher resale value.4 A recent U.S.government study found that solar homes sold for approximately $5,500/kW more than non-solar homes. Since 21.5% efficiency X-Series SunPower panels allow homeowners to install more watts per square foot, you can install more kilowatts in the same space and maximize your home’s potential resale value in Year 1. And, with 40 years of reliable production, your resale advantage may grow even further.
#1 rank in “PV Module Durability Initiative Public Report,” Fraunhofer CSE, Feb 2013. Five out of the top 8 largest manufacturers were tested. Campeau, Z. et al. “SunPower Module Degradation Rate,” SunPower white paper, Feb 2013. See www.sunpowercorp.com/facts for details.
5
“SunPower Module 40-Year Useful Life,” SunPower white paper. Feb 2013. Useful life is defined as 99 out of 100 panels operating at more than 70% of rated power.
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© 2014 SunPower Corporation. All rights reserved. SUNPOWER, the SUNPOWER Logo, and MORE ENERGY. FOR LIFE. are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunPower Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. SPRDS-ST-139
