SunPower will use the funds to supplement its successful SunPower® Lease program to U.S. residential customers, expanding the financing options available to homeowners interested in high-efficiency SunPower solar power systems, the most efficient solar technology available today.
"Citi is proud to support SunPower's efforts to make renewable energy more accessible to American homeowners," said Jason Cavaliere, director at Citi. "Financing the expansion of the SunPower Lease offer builds on Citi's commitment to environmental sustainability and our continued support for the green economy and green jobs in the U.S."
"Credit Suisse is pleased to help more U.S. homeowners take advantage of the environmental and economic benefits of SunPower technology," said Jerry Smith, managing director at Credit Suisse.
"The global financial leadership of Citi and Credit Suisse, combined with SunPower's leading technology and quarter century of experience, offer customers an unprecedented level of assurance that is vitally important when a homeowner enters into a 20-year lease agreement," said SunPower CFO Chuck Boynton. "We are proud to partner with these prestigious financial institutions, and applaud their commitment to promoting the use of solar power."
The SunPower Lease is now available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. In addition to low monthly payments with zero down, the program includes a direct-from-manufacturer performance guarantee.
Homeowners can also obtain SunPower systems through cash purchase or SunPower's loan program, which offers a variety of low-interest loan options.
"SunPower is the leading manufacturer of rooftop solar power systems in the U.S. because our customers know they can rely on high efficiency SunPower technology to maximize the power generated on their roof and their monthly savings," said Howard Wenger, SunPower president, regions. "Homeowners have many financing options when they choose a SunPower system, from cash purchases to loans to leases, and SunPower dealers work with customers to ensure they choose the financing option that is right for them. We are very pleased to extend the lease option to more of our U.S. customers."
