FRANKLIN, Tenn. and
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a collaboration
announced today, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) and SunPower Corp.
(NASDAQ: SPWRA, SPWRB) will team up to help Nissan LEAF electric
vehicle owners learn how a residential solar power system from
SunPower can reduce their carbon emissions and control the cost of
charging their electric vehicles.
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The two companies are offering new online content, including a
video tutorial that describes how solar power systems convert
sunlight into clean, renewable power for use in the home and for
charging electric vehicles. Visitors to the site will be able to
request a free home solar assessment from a local SunPower
dealer.
"Nissan LEAF owners are conscientious about their energy use,
and it makes sense for them to understand how they can offset the
power that their all-electric LEAF requires with clean, renewable
solar power generated from their own rooftop," said Brendan Jones, director, Nissan LEAF marketing
and sales strategy, NNA. "SunPower is the leading manufacturer and
installer of residential solar power systems in the United States, and offers the most
efficient solar power technology on the market today. For example,
a 2.5-kilowatt SunPower rooftop solar system may offset the power
required to drive a LEAF about 10,000 miles a year. We are pleased
to work with SunPower on this initiative, and look forward to a
long partnership."
"Solar power is a reliable, cost-effective technology for
homeowners today," said SunPower President and CEO Tom Werner. "High efficiency SunPower systems
are guaranteed to perform over the long term, maximizing the power
generated and the monthly savings. I power my own 100 percent
electric Nissan LEAF with a SunPower system, eliminating trips to
the gas station while significantly reducing my electricity bill."
About Nissan Americas
In the Americas, Nissan's operations include automotive styling,
engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing,
distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to
improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and was
recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency in 2010 and 2011. More information,
including photos and video b-roll, on Nissan in North America, the Nissan LEAF and zero
emissions can be found at www.nissanusa.com.
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.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
SOURCE Nissan Americas