Ford is teaming up with SunPower Corp. to offer customers a rooftop solar system, allowing Focus Electric owners with enough clean, renewable energy to offset the electricity used to charge the vehicle. This new initiative, dubbed the ‘Drive Green for Life’ program, integrates seamlessly with Ford’s aggressive electrification strategy which includes the launch of five electrified vehicles in North America by the end of next year.
SunPower’s 2.5 kilowatt rooftop solar system is comprised of solar panels that produce an average of 3,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. These high-efficiency solar panels generate approximately 50 percent more electricity than conventional panels and utilize a smaller footprint on the roof. The system was sized to accommodate a customer who drives about 1,000 miles per month.
“Under the ‘Drive Green for Life’ program, Focus Electric owners can reduce their total cost of ownership by generating enough energy from their high efficiency SunPower rooftop solar system to offset the electricity required to charge the vehicle at night,” said Mike Tinskey, Ford director of Global Vehicle Electrification and Infrastructure. “It’s an eco-friendly solution that perfectly complements our plug-in products and other green initiatives.”
According to Ford Dealers Charlotte NC, the complete SunPower solar system can be had for less than $10,000, depending on available incentives and rebates. The system includes a residential monitoring system, which includes the ability to track the performance of their solar system on the web or through an iPhone application, as well as a 25-year warranty. The company is also able to support the initial Focus Electric roll out in all 19 launch markets.
“SunPower’s innovative partnership with Ford is a win-win for customers, providing a comprehensive sustainability program,” said Tom Werner, SunPower president and CEO. “By taking advantage of this program, Focus Electric customers can receive the added benefit of installing a SunPower solar system, the highest-efficiency, most reliable on the market today, generating the electricity needed to charge their vehicles.”
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