SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWRA)

77 Rio Robles
San Jose, CA 95134 (Map)
Phone: 408-240-5500
Fax: 408-240-5400
Toll Free: 877-786-0123
http://www.sunpowercorp.com

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Overview

SunPower won't keep you in the dark. The company makes solar cells, panels, rooftop-mounted tiles, and photovoltaic systems under the brands SunPower, SunTile, and PowerGuard. SunPower sells its solar products to dealers, distributors, and system integrators for residential and commercial projects. It also develops large-scale solar farms for utility companies to offer alternative energy. Europe accounts for about two-thirds of sales. The company manufactures more than 1,400 MW of solar panels at its plants in Malaysia, the Philippines, and the US; a new plant in Mexico is under development. In 2011 French oil giant TOTAL bought a 60% controlling stake in SunPower for around $1.4 billion.

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Key financials for SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWRA)

Company Type Public (NASDAQ: SPWRA)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £1,434.5
1-Year Sales Growth 45.6%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £115.5
1-Year Net Income Growth 438.8%
2010 Employees 5,150
1-Year Employee Growth (0.2%)
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Key people and executives for SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWRA)

Chairman, President, and CEO Thomas H. (Tom) Werner
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President Emeritus and CTO Richard M. (Dick) Swanson
COO Marty T. Neese
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