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Powering a Brighter Tomorrow®
Our progress toward building a circular economy
The Leader in Solar Sustainability
SunPower is proud to be the winner of the first annual Sustainability Award from pv magazine. We strive to continue to produce panels as clean as the energy they produce.
Our "Beneficial by Design" Philosophy
SunPower has a closed-loop sustainability strategy that drives our business practices at every stage of our product lifecycle and beyond, extending to our employees and communities around the world.
Certified environmentally-friendly
SunPower is the world’s first solar company to earn the prestigious Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Bronze designation for our E-Series and X-Series direct current (DC) panels manufactured in our facilities in Mexico, France and the Philippines for our environmental stewardship and sustainable manufacturing practices within the facilities.
Building solar and regenerating land
SunPower's Light on Land® program was created for our solar power plant development projects where we build on disturbed lands, restore native habitats, minimize disruptions, and act as good neighbors to the surrounding communities.
Going Landfill Free
Our facilities in Mexico and France have earned the solar industry’s first landfill-free verifications from NSF Sustainability. Take a peek inside our landfill-free plant in Mexicali, Mexico, to see how we do it.
Organizations earn more LEED Points
SunPower helps builders and businesses earn additional LEED points because our E-Series and X-Series DC panels are Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze, and our packaging materials are recyclable or reusable, reducing construction waste.
Measuring our Impact
Not only do our products help others reduce their carbon footprint, but we measure and reduce our own environmental impact.
SunPower Product Discount Program
Our Product Discount Program enables universities and qualified organizations to purchase SunPower products at a significant discount for educational purposes and community-related projects.
Empowering those in need
We sponsor 3S (Solar Service Station), a social business which provides rechargeable solar lanterns, training and livelihoods to underserved communities in the Philippines. Individuals not only have safe and reliable lighting, but also jobs managing the station and lantern rentals.
Connecting energy and education
We partner with We Care Solar to provide science and technology education while building solar suitcases that are donated to schools, orphanages, and relief camps who need reliable electricity.
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We are honored
We are honored to be recognized for our work to power a more sustainable future.
Environmental Leader named SunPower’s Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Silver X-series and E-series panels 2016 Environmental Leader Product of the Year.
The U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) recognizes the use of patented technology for social good. SunPower received the Patents for Humanity award in 2015 for its contributions to the 3S Project.
SunPower earned the #1 ranking and highest score ever in Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition’s 2015 Solar Scorecard.
This award from leading UK publisher The Guardian recognizes innovation in sustainable business practices.
We’re proud to be the only solar company recognized as one of Green Builder’s 2015 Eco-Leaders.
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Certification, statements and policies
SunPower strives for transparency and a high level of accountability in our sustainability policies and practices. View a comprehensive list of our ISO certifications, and policies on conflict minerals, EHS, PV Takeback, reuse and recycling.