North State Solar Energy named an exclusive 2014 American Pride
Partner
PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Enphase
Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) today announced a strategic agreement
with North
State Solar Energy, a Northern California-based general contractor
that specializes in solar-electric installations for residential,
commercial and agriculture projects. The agreement names North State
Solar Energy an Enphase exclusive 2014 American Pride Partner for
installation of Enphase's new American Pride Microinverters in
commercial and residential solar installations within key counties
throughout Northern and Central California.
"We are proud to support North State Solar Energy in their distinct
approach to solar in agricultural counties in California, where they
place the utmost value on American businesses," said Paul Nahi, CEO of
Enphase Energy. "As an American solar success story ourselves, Enphase
commends North State for its commitment to local economies and community
job preservation."
North State Solar Energy has been involved with the design and
installation of over 200 solar projects with a focus on using quality
American-made or American-assembled solar products. The company recently
completed a 535kW commercial project boasting the largest number of
Enphase fourth-generation M250
Microinverters installed in a single site located at Artois Feed in
Artois, Calif. In 2013, a 902kW
commercial array utilizing the Enphase® System and
SolarWorld solar modules at Strain Ranch Rice Plant in Arbuckle, Calif.,
was commissioned, highlighting the natural synergy between domestic
agricultural and solar production. Future North State Solar Energy
projects will include Enphase American Pride Microinverters.
"At North State Solar Energy, we set an example for the solar industry
by proving everyday that there is strong market demand for American-made
solar," said Mike Houar, president of North State Solar Energy. "Our
regional customers seek quality in the solar products they invest in.
Enphase quality is why we sell and install microinverters on all our
grid-connected projects."
Enphase Energy, headquartered in Northern California, conducts all of
its product design, testing verification and production process
development in-house and currently employs over 350 people in the San
Francisco Bay Area. The company closely partners with contract
manufacturer Flextronics,
a global leader in design, manufacturing, distribution and aftermarket
services, to produce the world's most advanced microinverter system
technology for global markets. In keeping with the goals of the American
Pride Partner agreement, Enphase Microinverters to be used by North
State Solar Energy will be assembled in Milpitas, Calif., by Flextronics.
About North State Solar Energy
North State Solar Energy is a Northern California based general
contractor that specializes in solar-electric installations for
residential, commercial and agriculture projects. Owned and operated
by Michael Houar, a licensed contractor for over 25 years, the North
State Solar Energy team has been involved with the design and
installation of over 200 solar projects. With a business model focused
on delivering long-term quality and value, North State Solar Energy
recommends US made solar and accessory components with high performance
and unmatched warranties. North State Solar Energy also has a commitment
to providing an unparalleled level of customer service. Visit www.northstatesolarenergy.com for
more information.
About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy delivers microinverter technology for the solar industry
that increases energy production, simplifies design and installation,
improves system uptime and reliability, reduces fire safety risk and
provides a platform for intelligent energy management. Our
semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the
individual solar module level and brings a systems-based, high
technology approach to solar energy generation. Connect with Enphase on Facebook
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Enphase Energy
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pr@enphaseenergy.com
Source: Enphase Energy, Inc.
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