SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SPWRA)
San Jose, CA 95134 (Map) Phone: 408-240-5500
Fax: 408-240-5400
Toll Free: 877-786-0123
http://www.sunpowercorp.com
Overview
SunPower won't keep you in the dark. The company makes solar cells and panels for governmental, residential, and commercial customers; and also sells imaging and infrared detector products made using SunPower's thin-wafer manufacturing process. Leading customers include Conergy, MMA Renewable Ventures (about 16% of sales), SolarPack (18%), and Solon AG. Customers in Europe account for half of the company's sales. Cypress Semiconductor distributed to its shareholders all of SunPower's Class B common shares in 2008, ending its voting control over the former subsidiary.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SPWRA)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ (GS): SPWRA) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £991.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 85.2% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £63.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 903.0% |
| 2008 Employees | 5,400 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 53.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SPWRA)
| Chairman | T. J. Rodgers (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO and Director | Thomas H. (Tom) Werner Connect to this executive |
| President and CTO | Richard (Dick) Swanson Connect to this executive |
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