A new chapter in American solar panel manufacturing is set to unfold with SunPower and SolarWorld Americas announcing SunPower’s agreement to acquire 100% of the Hillsboro, Oregon-based SolarWorld Americas. A long-time solar industry pioneer, SolarWorld Americas is the leading American manufacturer of solar panels. Consistent with the desire to revitalize the U.S. high-technology manufacturing sector, SunPower plans to inject fresh capital into the SolarWorld Americas facility and implement leading-edge, high-efficiency P-Series solar panel manufacturing technology.
“We are thrilled to announce this agreement to acquire SolarWorld Americas, one of the most respected manufacturers of high-quality solar panels for more than 40 years,” said Tom Werner, SunPower CEO and chairman of the board. “The time is right for SunPower to invest in U.S. manufacturing, and SolarWorld Americas provides a great platform for us to implement our advanced P-Series solar panel manufacturing technology right here in our home market. P-Series technology was invented and perfected in Silicon Valley, and will now be built in SolarWorld Americas’ factory, helping to reshape solar manufacturing in America.”
“SunPower is the solar industry technology leader,” said Jürgen Stein, CEO of SolarWorld Americas. “We are delighted that SunPower has agreed to inject fresh capital and their industry leading P-Series technology into SolarWorld Americas operations here in Hillsboro. Our hundreds of long-time employees are excited to be part of this next chapter in SolarWorld Americas’ long history. We are thrilled about this acquisition as it means quite simply, that our company can look forward to redoubled strength as it continues to innovate and expand into the future. This outcome is ideal for SolarWorld Americas and its employees.”
SunPower plans to ramp SolarWorld Americas operations to capitalize on strong U.S. market demand. The company will invest in factory improvements and increased working capital, while retrofitting a portion of the facility to produce P-Series solar panels, in addition to continuing to produce and ship SolarWorld Americas’ legacy products. Like SolarWorld Americas, SunPower has spent decades perfecting its technology and manufacturing processes, and this announcement marks the company’s return to U.S. manufacturing. The agreement is subject to necessary U.S. and German regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. At closing, which is expected in the next several months, SunPower will become the largest U.S. crystalline solar panel manufacturer.
The purchase price was not disclosed.
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I need help with transferring the solar panel warranty on a home we recently purchased with 285 W Mono Black Solar World Panels that were installed by Petersen-Dean who also filed bankruptcy. They are no help. Who do I contact? Thank you in advance.
MIchelle – did you ever have any luck with you issue. We need to have our panels checked under the warranty also. So far no luck in getting a hold of any one with the # 503-844-3400.
Hello,
I’m looking for some replacement solarworld sw280 mono panels. I have looked everywhere and keep hitting dead ends. Can you help me. Thanks
Karl Poppe
We need information about our warranties that we had with SolarWorld! Please help!!
I bough a house that that has solar panels and the manufacturer is SolarWorld which is out of business and the installer Titan Solar is also out of business but my panels need maintenance, what options do I have. Desperate for help please.
Titan Solar is still in business. https://titansolarpower.com/
I am also in Los angels and have “Solar World ” panels that need warranty work. Sun Power bought solar world but no help on warranties. Now what???
I called SunPowers service desk and inquired about the warranty. The support desk did not even know that they bought out SolarWorld. I am also working with the original installer who was told that money was set aside to cover warranty problems. They are having a difficult time reaching the 3rd party warranty company. During the lastest communications with the installer I was told that the treasurer of the 3rd party warranty company has been out of the country for a month.
We put partial SolarWorld panels on our home in Los Angeles, CA 90041. What about our warranty? who do we call if there’s a problem?
What about the 25-year warranty we have with SolarWorld for a large project completed in 2014? Are we still covered?
Solar world yet another bail out.
If you are not a Dealer with SunPower will we be able to buy from them or previous Vendors for Solar World?
Very good question! We’ll see what we can find out.
Has there been any further information on whether Sunpower will be handling warranty claims for SolarWorld? We’re a Sunpower Master dealer in DC area.
Thanks
Probably not, I’m a Sunpower Dealer and the hoops you have to go through in order to sell and install
their systems.
Congratulations glad to hear this. have been using your panels since 2005 and just had a new system installed last year at our home in North Carolina . Keep up the good work and thank you for a quality product. Dave Ducra