SPI Energy’s Solarjuice Technology Launches 380W and 410W Solar Panels for Residential Market Under Solar4America Brand

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SPI Energy has announced the launch of new 380W and 410W solar panels targeted at the residential market under its Solar4America brand. The company has invested significantly in advanced manufacturing technology, allowing it to operate with the latest 166mm and 182mm solar cell standards. This move comes amid a record surge in demand for residential solar solutions, with installations growing by 30% year-over-year in 2021. SPI Energy is optimistic about its position in the growing renewable energy sector, aiming to capitalize on robust consumer interest.

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• Launch of new 380W and 410W solar panels under Solar4America brand.
• Significant investment in advanced manufacturing equipment and R&D.
• Alignment with industry trends toward larger solar cell standards (166mm and 182mm).
• Strong demand in the US residential solar market, with a 30% growth rate in 2021.

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• None.

SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 30, 2022 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SPI), a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers, today announced Solarjuice Technology, Inc., the Company's solar manufacturing division, launched 380 watt (W) and 410W solar panels for customers in the residential market under the Company's Solar4America brand.

"We have invested significant capital to acquire state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and R&D to stay ahead of the competition and deliver Local Solar products with better economics and superior quality," stated Mr. Xiaofeng Denton Peng, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SPI Energy. "The industry is very quickly moving away from 158.7mm cells, just introduced a few years ago. We recognized this transition, and our manufacturing facility is optimized to the new standard of 166mm and 182mm solar cells."

The high-efficiency modules for the Solar4America 380W (166mm cells) and 410W (182mm cells) all-black solar panels use a new circuit design that offers proven benefits, such as lower internal current, lower series resistance loss, much lower risks of hot spots, excellent anti-PID performance, and more.

Based on research from Wood Mackenzie, the US residential solar industry set new records in 2021 as consumer demand remains higher than ever. The market added 1,156 MWdc in the fourth quarter of 2021, reaching 4.2 GWdc of annual installed capacity, representing both quarterly and annual records. Installers completed more than 500,000 projects in 2021, the first time the segment has achieved this annual milestone. Residential solar installations grew 30% year-over-year, the highest annual growth rate since 2015.

About SPI Energy

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPI) is a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions that was founded in 2006 in Roseville, California and its operation headquarters is in Santa Clara, California.

The company has three core divisions: SolarJuice residential solar, the commercial & utility solar division comprised of SPI Solar and Orange Power, and the EdisonFuture/Phoenix Motor EV division. SolarJuice is the leader in renewable energy system solutions for residential and small commercial markets and has extensive operations in the Asia Pacific and North America markets. The commercial & utility solar division provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third party project developers, and develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Phoenix Motor is a leader in medium-duty commercial electric vehicles, and is developing EV charger solutions, electric pickup trucks, electric scooters, and other EV products.

SPI maintains global operations in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe and is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in fast growing green industries such as battery storage, charging stations, and other EVs which leverage the Company's expertise and substantial solar cash flow.

For more information on SPI Energy and its subsidiaries, the Company recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read the Company's public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.SPIgroups.com or available at www.sec.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What are the specifications of SPI Energy's new solar panels?

SPI Energy launched 380W and 410W solar panels featuring advanced technologies and utilizing 166mm and 182mm cells.

What market does SPI Energy target with its new solar panels?

The new solar panels are targeted at the residential market under the Solar4America brand.

What growth did the US residential solar market see in 2021?

The US residential solar market grew by 30% year-over-year in 2021, reaching over 4.2 GWdc of installed capacity.

How is SPI Energy adapting to industry changes?

SPI Energy has invested in advanced manufacturing to align with changing industry standards, optimizing for larger cell formats.