# SunPower Begins A New Chapter in American Solar Manufacturing

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/10/sunpower-begins-a-new-chapter-in-american-solar-manufacturing/
- Published: 2018-10-02T21:06:16-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Acquires SolarWorld Americas’ Assets in Hillsboro, Oregon Starts Conversion to P-
Series Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2018 /[PRNewswire](https://web.archive.org/web/20190418202427/https://www.prnewswire.com/)/—
Following up on its commitment last spring to invest in American manufacturing, 
[SunPower](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/12/ford-sunpower-team-up-with-the-sierra-club-as-newest-partner-of-national-drive-green-for-life-program/)(
NASDAQ:SPWR) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of certain assets
of SolarWorld Americas. That’s including its Hillsboro, Oregon facilities and its
predominantly manufacturing workforce of more than 200 employees. Seems that SunPower
has already begun to inject fresh capital into the factory. So as it executes plans
to implement its leading-edge high efficiency P-Series [solar panel](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/03/simon-completed-solar-panel-projects-east-coast-premium-outlets/)
manufacturing technology.

![SunPower buying SolarWorld](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/
2018/10/img_6210.jpg?resize=400%2C50&quality=52&ssl=1)

In addition, SunPower has already begun implementing its plans to move relevant 
equipment to Hillsboro. Also and more interesting it’s rapidly converting the existing
module capacity to manufacture 19 percent efficient P-Series technology.

During this transition, Hillsboro employees will continue to produce SolarWorld 
Americas product. Therefore, over the next several months before refocusing on manufacturing
SunPower P-Series products.

Also, SunPower is a leader in the residential and commercial markets. It will sell
19 percent efficient P-Series panels as part of a comprehensive high-efficiency 
product portfolio. Finally, that includes X- and E-Series. Best part and most noteworthy,
beginning in 2019, it will include its newly developed next generation technology.
However, the purchase price for the SolarWorld Americas assets was not disclosed.

**Source: SunPower 
 
(NASDAQ:SPWR) [http://www.sunpower.com](http://www.sunpower.com).

In conclusion, All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on
information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.