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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) today announced the appointment of Catherine A. (Cathie) Lesjak, a 27-year veteran of HP, as a new, independent member of the SunPower's board of directors. The appointment is effective immediately. Lesjak currently serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer at HP, a position she has held since early 2007. Before being named CFO, she was senior vice president and treasurer, responsible...

SunPower Solar Systems Power 10,000 New Production Homes to Date; Partnering with KB Home to Maximize System Size for 10,000th Homeowner SAN JOSE, Calif., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on data provided by the California Solar Initiative (CSI), sales of new production homes with rooftop solar power systems nearly doubled from 2011 to 2012, signaling increasing home buyer demand to control monthly electricity costs using clean, renewable solar power. To view the multimedia...

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) today announced that it has closed the previously announced private offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 0.75% senior convertible debentures due 2018. Total Gas & Power USA, SAS, a subsidiary of Total S.A. that owns approximately 65% of SunPower's outstanding common stock, purchased $200 million aggregate principal amount of the debentures. SunPower intends to use the proceeds...

877 20-SOLAR now offering solar energy systems in Lancaster that are eligible for California tax credits and rebates. Lancaster, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Throughout Southern California, homeowners and businesses are missing out on the lucrative opportunity to “go green” by installing highly efficient solar systems that will bring them valuable rebates and tax credits provided by the California Solar Initiative. The state government’s program makes solar energy an affordable and...

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) today announced that it proposed to offer $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior convertible debentures, subject to market conditions and other factors. The debentures will mature in June 2018. The interest rate, conversion rate, offering price and other terms will be determined by negotiations between SunPower and the initial purchasers of the debentures. The debentures will be convertible into...

Bill Mulligan Appointed Executive Chairman; Greg Vance Joins as VP Engineering Austin, Texas (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 SolarBridge Technologies (SolarBridge), a leading provider of PV microinverter solutions, today announced two additions to its executive staff. Bill Mulligan becomes executive chairman of SolarBridge, and Greg Vance joins the company as VP of Engineering. Both roles are seen as key to driving the rapid growth of SolarBridge's innovative, award-winning solar power...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford-led MyEnergi Lifestyle(®) retrofit contest demonstrates how a typical American family can achieve energy and cost savings by easily moving to an energy-efficient lifestyle National contest now open and runs through June 9. Winner to receive a package that includes a Ford C-MAX Energi - America's most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle, Whirlpool brand appliances, SunPower solar power system, Eaton charging station and other...

RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Municipal Water District's newly commissioned 916-kilowatt SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) solar power system is soaking up the sun, delivering an expected savings of up to $4.6 million over the next two decades. The system, located at Western's Operations facility off of El Sobrante in Riverside, Calif. is also helping maintain Western's commitment to supporting deployment of renewable energy technologies. "Hosting solar power systems...

The foremost Los Angeles solar energy company, The Solar Center, is delighted to broadcast the launch of their new (877) 20-SOLAR subsidiary. (877) 20-SOLAR is committed to aiding every aspect of the Los Angeles solar energy market. Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 The foremost Los Angeles solar energy company, The Solar Center, is delighted to broadcast the launch of their new (877) 20-SOLAR subsidiary. (877) 20-SOLAR is committed to aiding every aspect of the Los Angeles solar...

Fuel Cells, Solar Systems Expected to Generate More Than 70 Million Kilowatt Hours of Electricity -- Enough to Power More Than 6,000 Single-Family Houses Annually and Eliminate More Than 10,000 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide NEW YORK, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced today that it will invest $100 million in a solar and fuel-cell energy project that will help power 19 of its facilities in seven states across the country. When completed next year, the project will...