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Stardust Solar Strengthens U.S. Footprint with New Florida Franchise
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 3, 2025) - Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (TSXV:...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Stardust Solar Strengthens U.S. Footprint with New Florida FranchiseVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 3, 2025) - Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (TSXV: SUN) is pleased to announce the sale of a new franchise territory covering Sumter County, Citrus County, and Hernando County, Florida. The franchise will be operated by experienced solar industry veterans Wally and Judy Combs.The Combs bring extensive solar sales expertise to Stardust Solar, previously serving in key sales roles at Solar Grids Development LLC, a business recently acquired by Stardust Solar. Their decision to join Stardust Solar by investing in a Stardust Solar Franchise will allow them to leverage the Company's comprehensive franchise support, branded business management services, and extensive resources to deliver end-to-end solar solutions to customers across their territories.\"We're excited to welcome Wally and Judy to the Stardust Solar family,\" said Mark Tadros, Founder and CEO of Stardust Solar. \"Their industry experience and proven sales abilities are a tremendous asset as we continue to strengthen our presence in the growing Florida market. We look forward to supporting their success in providing sustainable, cost-effective renewable energy solutions.\"This franchise expansion underscores Stardust Solar's broader strategic growth initiatives, which recently include:Robust Franchise Network: Stardust Solar has expanded its franchise network significantly with 85 franchise territories, across Canada and the United States.International Expansion: Stardust Solar entered the Caribbean market with a new franchise in Antigua & Barbuda.U.S. Market Penetration: Recent U.S. growth includes new franchises in Houston, TX; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Columbia, SC, and Sumter, FL, highlighting the Company's strong momentum in key US regions.Strong Backlog and Strategic Partnerships: The Company holds a project backlog exceeding $2 million in signed contracts for solar and energy storage installations set to commence in spring 2025 across the Company's franchise network. In addition, the Company continues to leverage key strategic partnerships, such as its distribution agreement with Tesla for the Powerwall energy storage solution.\"Joining Stardust Solar was a natural next step for us,\" said Wally Combs. \"We're passionate about delivering reliable and...