High Efficiency SunPower® Solar Project Now Operating at Bose Corporation's Global Headquarters in Massachusetts

The 1.7-Megawatt Solar Installation is Expected to Reduce Bose's Traditional Grid Electricity Consumption for Next 20 Years

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SunPower Corp.

Oct 11, 2018, 08:05 ET

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1.7-megawatt solar installation from SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) is now fully operational at Bose Corporation's headquarters in Framingham, Mass. SunPower designed, constructed, financed, and will operate and maintain the fixed-tilt, ground-mount system along the southern hillside of what is commonly known as "The Mountain."

A 1.7-megawatt SunPower solar project on "The Mountain" at Bose Corporation's headquarters in Massachusetts is now generating power.

Nearly 4,000 high-quality SunPower® solar panels are expected to generate 2.4 million kilowatt hours of energy annually, bringing enough electricity onto the grid to supply a substantial portion of the Bose campus through a 20-year power purchase agreement.

"Corporate renewable energy programs are growing, especially in Massachusetts where Bose is headquartered," said Nam Nguyen, SunPower executive vice president, commercial solar. "We're proud to be working with Bose to further advance solar development in the Commonwealth, and to support the company's commitment to long-term sustainability as a leading global brand."

SunPower, the No. 1 commercial solar provider in America with the most megawatts installed according to Wood Mackenzie (formerly GTM Research), has a footprint across the U.S. including Massachusetts and New England. Learn more here about how SunPower is helping corporate customers in the area drive down electricity costs while generating reliable energy over the long term.

About Bose Corporation

Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, then a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, the company is driven by its founding principles, investing in long-term research to develop new technologies with real customer benefits. Bose innovations have spanned decades and industries, creating and transforming categories in audio and beyond. Bose products for the home, in the car, on the go and in public spaces have become iconic, changing the way people listen to music.

Bose Corporation is privately held. The company's spirit of invention, passion for excellence, and commitment to extraordinary experiences can be found around the world — everywhere Bose does business.

About SunPower

As one of the world's most innovative and sustainable energy companies, SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) provides a diverse group of customers with complete solar solutions and services. Residential customers, businesses, governments, schools and utilities around the globe rely on SunPower's more than 30 years of proven experience. From the first flip of the switch, SunPower delivers maximum value and superb performance throughout the long life of every solar system. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, SunPower has dedicated, customer-focused employees in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America. For more information about how SunPower is changing the way our world is powered, visit www.sunpower.com.

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