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Solar Energy Equipment

SunPower Corporation

This business is NOT BBB Accredited.

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Information and Alerts

BBB Rating

D-

Reasons for rating

  • Failure to respond to 119 complaint(s) filed against business

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Service Area

  • USA

Alert Details

This business has 2 alerts.

Accreditation Revocation

On 12/02/2024 this business's accreditation in the BBB was revoked by the BBB's Board of Directors due to failure by the business to adhere to the BBB requirement that Accredited Businesses meet and abide by the following standards:

6. Address disputes forwarded by BBB quickly and in good faith.

6A. Provide a response to each complaint that:

  • Is professional,
  • addresses all significant issues raised by the complainant,
  • includes appropriate evidence and documents supporting the business' position, and
  • explains why any relief sought by the complainant cannot or should not be granted.

Bankruptcy

On 08/05/2024, the business filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy Act, case# 24-11649-CTG. This permits the business to continue to operate with court supervision while developing a plan of reorganization. Those with monetary claims against the business are advised to obtain a Proof of Claim form by writing to United States Bankruptcy Court District of Delaware 824 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801 Wilmington AL 19801 for resubmission to that court.
The case number should be entered on the form.

On 12/02/2024 this business's accreditation in the BBB was revoked by the BBB's Board of Directors due to its failure to adhere to the BBB requirement that Accredited Businesses meet and abide by the following standards:

6. Address disputes forwarded by BBB quickly and in good faith.

6A. Provide a response to each complaint that:
  • Is professional,
  • addresses all significant issues raised by the complainant,
  • includes appropriate evidence and documents supporting the business' position, and
  • explains why any relief sought by the complainant cannot or should not be granted.

Important Information

This business is not BBB accredited.

revoked BBB accredited business seal

Businesses are under no obligation to seek BBB accreditation, and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought BBB accreditation.

To be accredited by BBB, a business must apply for accreditation and BBB must determine that the business meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses must pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

Additional Info

SunPower has provided the following information.

Cash and loan customers may reach out to a local installer and/or the hardware manufacturers for any service needs. https://us.sunpower.com/service-providers

Lease customers, SunPower Financial and its partners will continue to be supported by SunPower’s financial partner. For billing services, customer service, and technical support lease customers may contact 833-514-1858.

The following link provides warranty information.

https://us.sunpower.com/warranty 

Customer Complaint

BBB’s file for SunPower Corporation was created in November 2009. A review of complaints was completed in March 2024. Complaints on file concern repair & replacement issues.
BBB encourages consumers to review the following links that detail the installation process, support and warranty information.

https://us.sunpower.com/solar-resources/where-can-i-see-how-my-sunvault-setup-and-operating
https://us.sunpower.com/blog/what-expect-during-solar-installation
https://us.sunpower.com/home-solar-system-warranty 

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