San Jose, CA—Clean Solar, Inc. announced that it has been selected as a SunPower Authorized Dealer by SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWRA, SPWRB), a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and solar systems.

Clean Solar CEO, Randy Zechman "We have coveted a relationship with Sunpower for a long time. Sunpower brings a reputation and quality product that is unsurpassed in the market today. Clean Solar is looking forward to a long relationship with Sunpower."

Dealers selected to participate in the SunPower Dealer program have agreed to provide customers with superior levels of service and a comprehensive customer assurance program, including fast turnaround on customer inquiries, warranty and customer satisfaction tracking and participation in a post-installation site inspection program. Dealers in the program have also completed regular training in the specifications and installation of SunPower products.

"SunPower Dealers are selected for their commitment to providing customers with superior service and the best available solar technology," said David Saitta, SunPower Regional Sales Manager. "We are very pleased to welcome Clean Solar as a member of our network. Together, SunPower and SunPower Premier Dealers are raising the bar in the solar industry with higher value products and services."

In April, the City of San Francisco and surrounding municipalities will be rolling out P.A.C.E. programs that allow customers to install a solar system with no money down. Repayment of the solar system is handled via property tax increases over the next 20 years. Clean Solar CEO Randy Zechman explains, "Our partnership with Sunpower could not have come at a better time. As customers begin to rely on financing for solar systems, Sunpower will become an even more popular brand. We are happy to be able to offer this premium product. Our two brands will flourish in this new environment." 

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