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SunPower Completes the Integration of Sunder Energy
Integration Strengthens New Engine of Growth, Quality Standards, and Gains U.S. No 4 SpotOREM, Utah, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunPower Inc. (“SunPower,” the “Company” or Nasdaq: “SPWR”) a solar technology, services, and installation company, today announced the successful completion of its integration of Sunder Energy, marking a significant milestone in SunPower’s growth and operational transformation strategy. The Sunder Energy integration used SunPower’s structured stage-gate integra
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