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Maxeon Solar Technologies Extends the Product, Power and Service Warranty on its Flagship Product Line to 40 Years
SINGAPORE, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

The New 40 Year Warranty Supports Unmatched Long-Term Energy Production and 
Enhances Product Value, Customer Peace of Mind and Industry-Leading 
Sustainability


Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MAXN), a global leader in solar 
innovation and channels, today announced the launch of the solar industry's 
longest and most comprehensive combined warranty on its Maxeon Interdigitated 
Back Contact (IBC) product line, which is sold in most countries outside the US 
and Canada under the SunPower Maxeon brand. The new warranty covers product 
quality, power performance, and services in select markets for 40 years.

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While most solar panel warranties provide 12 years of coverage on products 
paired with a 25-year performance (power) warranty, the new 40/40 warranty from 
Maxeon includes 40-year coverage for defects related to workmanship and 
materials, power output protection, and the servicing needed to repair or 
replace defective panels in select markets.


The new SunPower Maxeon 40 Year Warranty is based on external field studies 
from more than 33 million IBC panels deployed worldwide, comprehensive 
accelerated life testing by Maxeon and third parties, and a physics-based model 
which Maxeon uses to determine the expected performance impact over time from 
major degradation and failure modes. Collectively, these give Maxeon and our 
customers confidence that the SunPower Maxeon module technology can support a 
40-year warranted life, and that continued operation beyond this period is 
certainly feasible.



"We are delighted to be able to offer our customers the longest and most 
comprehensive warranty in the industry", said Jeff Waters, CEO of Maxeon Solar 
Technologies. "We have spent more than 35 years refining the patented cell and 
panel design of our IBC technology and that has provided the confidence that 
our panels will last for more than 40 years in the field. This exciting step is 
part of our promise to customers that our panel technology will be the best 
value, longest lasting and most sustainable choice in the industry. This is 
what we call Solar for Life."


To achieve this extraordinary lifespan, the core technology behind Maxeon's 
patented IBC cell and panel designs include fundamental design differences 
which eliminate typical solar module failure modes – such as hotspots and cell 
interconnection failures – delivering robust protection against environmental 
stresses and wide-ranging climates while maximizing reliability and energy 
density. This makes the Maxeon IBC solar panels among the most secure long-term 
energy investments for businesses and homeowners thanks to a minimum warranted 
output of 98% during their first year of operation, followed by a maximum 
annual degradation of 0.25% for the next 39 years. The result is an 
unprecedented 88.3 percent warranted power level at the end of 40 years, 
meaning Maxeon IBC panels deliver up to 9.5% more power after 40 years than 
standard solar panels deliver after 25 years.


Additionally, longer operating life means that significantly more clean energy 
is generated by each panel, greatly improving the environmental footprint of 
the technology. Maxeon stands behind its products which enable customers to 
meet their energy goals while prioritizing the health of the planet. SunPower 
Maxeon panels are ROHS and REACH certified, do not use fluorinated back sheets, 
are Declare (TM) compliant, and are Cradle to Cradle Certified (R) Bronze. 
Maxeon has a zero-tolerance policy for violations of human and labour rights, 
and manufactures its products as cleanly as the energy they produce. Maxeon 
takes its commitment to Powering Positive Change (TM) even further with this 
extended warranty period, providing its customers with the comfort that they 
are boosting their energy payback and deferring the recycling of every panel by 
choosing Maxeon.


Simon Dudson, CEO of The Little Green Energy Company, SunPower Premiere 
Partner, identifies the benefits of the new warranty for their customers, 
"Considering solar is a long-term asset, customers want certainty in their 
solar purchase. The SunPower Maxeon 40-year warranty provides that certainty. 
Maxeon's warranty, the longest in the industry, assures our customers more 
years of clean energy production and reduced environmental impact, giving them 
the utmost confidence that they're building a better tomorrow."



The new SunPower Maxeon 40 Year Warranty is effective for systems installed on 
or after January 1, 2022 and is available to all residential and commercial 
customers in select markets in EMEA as well as Australia, Japan, and Mexico. 
Eligibility and terms for the new warranty vary by market and are subject to 
registration on Maxeon's website. The new warranty applies to current and 
future Maxeon IBC solar products, including the new Maxeon 6 solar panel which 
is scheduled to launch globally in mid Q2 2022.


For more on why quality solar products and warranties matter, visit the Company 
Website here ( 
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).


About Maxeon Solar Technologies
Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:MAXN) is Powering Positive Change (TM). 
Headquartered in Singapore, Maxeon designs and manufactures Maxeon (R) and 
SunPower (R) brand solar panels, and has sales operations in more than 100 
countries, operating under the SunPower brand in certain countries outside the 
United States. The company is a leader in solar innovation with access to over 
1,000 patents and two best-in-class solar panel product lines. Maxeon products 
span the global rooftop and solar power plant markets through a network of more 
than 1,400 trusted partners and distributors. A pioneer in sustainable solar 
manufacturing, Maxeon leverages a 35-year history in the solar industry and 
numerous awards for its technology. For more information about how Maxeon is 
Powering Positive Change (TM) visit us at www.maxeon.com, on LinkedIn ( 
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3433169-1&h=740353403&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fmaxeon%2F&a=LinkedIn 
) and on Twitter @maxeonsolar ( 
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).


Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of 
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not 
limited to, statements regarding the anticipated product launch timing and our 
expectations regarding ramp, customer acceptance and demand, market traction, 
upsell and expansion opportunities; the company's expectations of the timing 
and success of its product offering strategy in existing and in new markets, 
including our anticipated areas of focus and investment, market expansion, 
product and technology focus and projected growth and profitability. These 
forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, expectations 
and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause 
results, performance or achievement to materially differ from those expressed 
or implied by these forward-looking statements.  A detailed discussion of these 
factors and other risks that affect our business is included in filings we make 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time, 
including our most recent report on Form 20-F, particularly under the heading 
"Item 3.D. Risk Factors." Copies of these filings are available online from the 
SEC or on the Financials & Filings section of our Investor Relations website at 
https://corp.maxeon.com/financials-filings/sec-filings. All forward-looking 
statements in this press release are based on information currently available 
to us, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements 
in light of new information or future events.


(C) 2022 Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. MAXEON is a 
registered trademark of Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. Visit 
https://corp.maxeon.com/trademarks for more information.


SOURCE Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.


CONTACT: Investor Contact: Robert Lahey, Robert.Lahey@maxeon.com, Mobile: +1 
(202) 2461-872, Media Contact: Anna Porta, Anna.Porta@maxeon.com, Mobile: +39 
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