California-based Akeena Solar, a designer and installer of solar power systems, has been named a preferred installer by the Livermore Solar Electricity Group as part of the latter's effort to encourage residential solar installations.

Solar power systems developer Akeena Solar has expanded its operations to the Thousand Oaks market of California by establishing a new location in Westlake Village, marking the launch of the firm's ninth office in recent months, concurrent with the growing demand for its new Andalay panels.