Clean Power Comes Home With Akeena Solar and Sun Run
Solar Industry Leaders Partner to Offer Homeowners Financing and System Innovations
San Francisco & Los Gatos, CA, May 9, 2008
Source: Akeena Solar Inc, press releaese /BusinessWire
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Akeena Solar, Inc., a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, and Sun Run, the nation’s first provider of residential solar service, today announced their partnership to provide homeowners with Akeena’s innovative Andalay solar power system and Sun Run’s pioneering solar service.
Akeena Solar has been a leading designer and installer of solar power systems since 2001. The recent launch of Andalay introduced a revolutionary design shift to the residential solar market. The first solar system with integrated racking, wiring and grounding, Andalay delivers a meticulous design that ensures reliable performance for decades while providing a clean, streamlined appearance.
“With skyrocketing gas and electricity costs, people are turning to solar power to save money as energy costs climb year after year,” said Barry Cinnamon, Akeena Solar CEO. “Now, homeowners can truly have it all – the stylish design and decades-lasting performance of Akeena’s Andalay solar system with Sun Run’s affordable service that suits their busy lives.”
“Our growing family decided solar would be the best way to reduce costs right now and in the future, all while doing our part to reduce global warming,” said Michelle Smith of Clovis, Calif. “We closely examined the numbers and proposals – Sun Run and Akeena simply made the most sense. We’re paying up a little upfront, so we don’t have to stress about rising energy prices down the road.”
Sun Run introduced the Sun Run Solar Service to homeowners in September 2007. Through partnerships with Akeena Solar and other trusted solar installers, Sun Run offers homeowners low-cost, hassle free solar power that is locked into a fixed rate. The Sun Run Solar Service delivers free maintenance, monitoring and guaranteed performance for the life of the agreement, with flexible options if the homeowner moves.
“Akeena has been making it easy to go solar for years and we’re thrilled to make it even easier through the Sun Run Solar Service,” said Nat Kreamer, President and COO of Sun Run. “As smart homeowners demand smart solar, our partnership with Akeena is poised to pave the way to widespread adoption.”
About Akeena Solar, Inc.
Founded in 2001, Akeena Solar’s philosophy is simple: We believe producing clean electricity directly from the sun is the right thing to do for our environment and economy. Akeena Solar has grown to become one of the largest national installers of residential and commercial solar power systems in the United States. The company’s new integrated solar panel system, Andalay, is the only solar panel system with integrated racking, wiring and grounding. Andalay panels offer unprecedented reliability, performance and aesthetics. For more information, visit Akeena Solar’s website at www.akeena.com.
About Sun Run
Sun Run is the nation’s first provider of residential solar service, offering a low-cost, hassle-free way to go solar. With the Sun Run Solar Service, homeowners pay a fixed rate for solar electricity that is lower than those of power companies and does not increase. The Sun Run Solar Service includes free maintenance and monitoring, making solar worry-free and eliminating future costs. Sun Run works to create a more economically and environmentally sustainable world. Sun Run is based in San Francisco. For more info, visit www.sunrunhome.com or call (415) 982-9000.