June 10, 2005— SunPower Corp., a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp, has introduced a new line of higher efficiency solar electric panels, the company says. The new panels offer customers even higher power density than SunPower’s current industry-leading solar panels. Several performance-enhancing features have been incorporated into the new product line, including larger-area solar cells that improve power generation within the existing panel dimensions, the company says.
The new product line includes three new solar panels rated at 100-, 215-, and 220 watts and named the SPR-100, SPR-215, and SPR-220, respectively. With panel efficiencies of up to 18.3 percent, the new products produce up to 50 percent more power in a given roof area compared to conventional solar panels, and also reduce per-kW installation costs, the company says.
The new SPR-215 panel incorporates the company’s all-black design, which enhances the appearance of roof-mounted solar systems. The new panel line will be available starting in late 2005 in North America through SunPower’s dealer network, and in Europe through the company’s exclusive channel partner, SunTechnics.
For more information, visit the SunPower Web site.
