Clean Power Systems Wins SunPower 'Intelegant Award for Excellence' in Residential Solar System Installation

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunPower Corporation , a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced that Clean Power Systems of San Diego, a SunPower Premier Dealer, has won the SunPower "Intelegant" Award for excellence in residential solar electric power system installation. Clean Power Systems received the award for its installation of a 10.2-kilowatt SunPower solar system on the San Diego home of John and Carol Aguiar.

"Our solar system is generating more electricity than we expected, and we're realizing significant savings on our utility bills," said John Aguiar. "The quality of the work and the service we received from Clean Power Systems was excellent, and the all-black SunPower panels look great on our roof. I couldn't be more pleased."

SunPower Intelegant Awards recognize residential SunPower solar electric power system installations that exemplify SunPower's commitment to excellence in aesthetics, quality and performance. Award-winning installations are selected for the quality of the design and installation as well as homeowner satisfaction.

"Our goal is to offer high-quality, affordable solar power systems that help our customers save money while generating their own clean, renewable power," said Kirk Mulligan, president of Clean Power Systems. "SunPower provides a unique combination of highly efficient, aesthetically superior products. We are honored to receive this award."

About Clean Power Systems

Headquartered in San Diego Calif., Clean Power Systems, Inc. (CPS) is a full-service solar electric firm saving its clients thousands of dollars each year through the design, engineering, sales, installation, and service of solar electric systems through-out Southern California.

CPS provides turnkey solutions that are recognized for setting the standard in the marketplace for high-quality, fair-priced solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) systems. Our company focuses on four distinct market segments: Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, and Remote Power Applications.

About SunPower

SunPower Corp. designs, manufactures and delivers high-performance solar-electric systems worldwide for residential, commercial and utility-scale power plant customers. SunPower high-efficiency solar cells and solar panels generate up to 50 percent more power than conventional solar technologies and have a uniquely attractive, all-black appearance. With headquarters in San Jose, Calif., SunPower has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.sunpowercorp.com/. SunPower is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. .

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