Grape Solar

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Grape Solar Inc.
FormerlyCentron Solar
Industry Photovoltaics
Founded2009
HeadquartersEugene, Oregon
Area served
North America
Products Solar panels
Website www.grapesolar.com

Grape Solar is a renewable energy company headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, which is dedicated to the manufacturing and marketing of solar panels. [1] They manufacture solar power kits which are available from a number of retailers, including Home Depot, [2] Costco, and Amazon. [3] Grape solar was originally known as Centron Solar, but was forced to change its name after a lawsuit with German solar company Centrosolar. [4]

The company was founded by Ocean Yuan, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from China. [5]

Products

Grape Solar manufactures a full line of solar photovoltaic modules for a variety of on grid and off grid applications. [6] Notable is Grape Solar's 180W solar module, which has the highest efficiency 36-cell solar module available for the consumer market. [7]

References

  1. "Grape Solar, Inc". Manta Media. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  2. Kanellos, Michael (August 5, 2011). "Coming Soon to Home Depot: Grape Solar". Greentech Media. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  3. Kanellos, Michael (April 5, 2011). "Semi-DIY Solar Systems at Costco, Amazon". Greentech Media. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  4. McDonald, Sherri (October 8, 2009). "Firm picks Grape Solar name". The Register-Guard. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  5. "About CEO Ocean Yuan". Grape Solar. 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  6. "Solar Panels That Lower Energy Bills". Skyline Solar. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  7. "The 6 Best Solar Panels for Homes in September 2024". MarketWatch - Guides. Retrieved 2024-09-30.