SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR), a leading solar technology and energy services provider, introduced today a new digital software platform designed to take the complexity out of buying and selling solar. Guided by SunPower's knowledgeable sales partners, the EDDiE sales tool offers a dynamic way for homeowners to customize their SunPower systems — from selecting solar panels with different efficiencies to placing panels on various parts of their roof — creating a simple, engaging solar process.

"SunPower is working to revolutionize the way homeowners buy solar with digital tools that change at lightning speed and deliver a best-in-class customer experience," said Martin DeBono, SunPower senior vice president. "With the intuitive, user-friendly features we've innovated into the EDDiE tool, we're enabling our sales force to help more consumers quickly and simply find a SunPower® solar solution that best complements their lifestyle."

The EDDiE Tool Features and Benefits Improve Sales and Buying Experience

• Simple system design configuration. Once the EDDiE tool creates a base design for each individual home, solar panels can be added or removed with just a click of a mouse or a tap on a screen, allowing for an interactive customer experience.
• Reliable energy and cost savings estimates. Instantly see projected savings appear depending on the type of solar panel, financing option, down-payment amount and available incentives selected.
• Proposals generated in minutes — not hours. Homeowners ready to invest in SunPower solar won't have to wait to get the process started, with a signature-ready proposal emailed as soon as they'd like.
• Compatible with SunPower's complete residential solar solution. Systems can be designed virtually with the SunPower Equinox™ system featuring panels with built-in microinverters.
• Mobile sales enablement. For SunPower partners, a cloud-based mobile app offers immediate access to a full suite of solar-related content. Accessible on-the-go so that conversations with interested homeowners can happen when and where they prefer.  
• Works well on multiple devices. Whether in the office or at the kitchen table, the EDDiE tool performs on tablets (including the iPad Pro) with the iOS, Windows®, and Android™ platforms, as well as on any Mac® computer or PC with the Google Chrome™ browser or Safari® application programs.  

The EDDiE tool will be broadly available in March 2017 for use by SunPower partners in the U.S.

"At SLR Energy we are focused on providing every customer with an extraordinary solar sales experience," said Mike Puglia, SLR Energy president. "The EDDiE tool enables us to present accurate information in a beautifully simple format. With its unique ability to tailor a SunPower solar system to fit a customer's exact needs, combined with the flexibility to make instant design and proposal adjustments in real time, EDDiE is the premier solar proposal platform."

For more, visit www.sunpower.com/eddie.  

About SunPower
As one of the world's most innovative and sustainable energy companies, SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) provides a diverse group of customers with complete solar solutions and services. Residential customers, businesses, governments, schools and utilities around the globe rely on SunPower's more than 30 years of proven experience. From the first flip of the switch, SunPower delivers maximum value and superb performance throughout the long life of every solar system. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, SunPower has dedicated, customer-focused employees in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America. For more information about how SunPower is changing the way our world is powered, visit www.sunpower.com.

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