Sharp(R) Solar Launches SunSnap(TM) AC Solution System Making Solar More Accessible to Homeowners Than Ever Before－gupyro的部落格

CAMAS, WA, Oct 18 (MARKET WIRE) --
Sharp Electronics Corporation's Solar Energy Solutions Group has
introduced the SunSnap AC Solution, a new retail-friendly solar electric
appliance designed to expand and simplify the mainstream adoption and use
of solar energy for homeowners.

The SunSnap AC Solution is a home appliance that consists of
black-on-black Sharp photovoltaic (PV) modules, making the roof
installation more aesthetically pleasing, and is Enphase Energized(TM)
with high-efficiency microinverters from Enphase Energy with a new
mounting assembly from Zep Solar incorporated into the module.

SunSnap will help consumers and contractors more easily realize the value
of home-generated solar by removing barriers to solar at home through a
simplified product design and installation process. As a scalable PV
appliance, SunSnap offers homeowners the ability to install a system that
meets their budget, roof space and personal energy needs. A small,
modestly priced "starter kit" featuring as few as one solar appliance can
be initially installed and the system can then be expanded in the future
as often as desired.

"Recent consumer surveys show an overwhelming interest in transitioning
to solar energy, yet many are frustrated by the various barriers to
participate in solar," said Eric Hafter, senior vice president, Sharp
Solar Energy Solutions Group. "Now we are offering an easy, affordable
solution for just about any consumer. By introducing SunSnap, Sharp is
making solar energy more accessible to the average homeowner."

SunSnap AC Solution will first be available through distributers and
dealers beginning early 2012. Sharp expects to expand SunSnap sales to
retail channels such as popular consumer electronics retailers, in 2012.
The basic module will be available off the shelf, starting at less than
$1000.

A single SunSnap appliance begins generating from the moment of
installation so consumers can realize cost savings immediately to offset
energy costs of other home appliances. SunSnap helps consumers work
towards energy independence, offset their carbon footprint, lower
electric bills and participate in a culture shift to solar energy use.

By converting direct current (DC) from the solar modules to
grid-compliant alternating current (AC) at the module-level, the Enphase
Microinverter System creates independent power producers out of each
solar module in an array. With this, installers have complete design
flexibility and are able to offer system owners expandable solar systems
that can be easily added to year after year.

The mounting and grounding technology is inherently simple and
streamlined, fitting seamlessly into the SunSnap solution. Incorporating
the Zep Groove into the PV module, we have eliminated the need for bulky
rails and separate grounding hardware found in conventional mounting
schemes.

Please visit www.sharpusa.com/SolarElectricity.aspx for more information.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp
Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment
products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar
energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information
tools. Leading brands include AQUOS(R) Quattron(TM) LCD televisions and
3DTVs, SharpVision(R) projectors, Insight(R) Microwave Drawer(R) ovens,
Notevision(R) multimedia projectors and Plasmacluster(R) air purifiers.
For more information visit Sharp Electronics Corporation at
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Sharp and all related trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks
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are the property of their respective owners.

About Enphase Energy
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. www.enphase.com.

About Zep Solar
Zep Solar, Inc. was founded in 2009 by PV industry
veterans to advance the proliferation of solar energy through well
designed PV mounting and grounding products that offer speed of
installation, ease and low cost to a wide range of applications. With its
Zep Groove(TM) PV module frame technology, a catalog of mounting and
grounding hardware, and third party Zep Compatible(TM) products, Zep
Solar offers the world's first comprehensive platform for PV system
installation. Zep Solar's platform drastically reduces the cost and
complexity of designing, shipping, warehousing and installing PV systems.
Please visit www.zepsolar.com for more information about our company and
products. You can also follow us on Twitter @ZepSolar.

CONTACT:

Kevin Oates
Ketchum
Phone: 310-295-3320
E-mail: kevin.oates@ketchum.com

Ellin Everson
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Phone: 201-529-8630
E-mail: ellin.everson@sharpusa.com

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