ID Number: G00170838



SWOT: SunPower, Worldwide
23 September 2009
 
Alfonso Velosa   James F. Hines  

SunPower is a leading supplier of photovoltaic solar cells and modules, as well as a leading provider of engineering, procurement, construction and financing services for the solar industry. We analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for SunPower.





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Table of Contents


    
 Analysis

    
 SWOT Analysis

    
 Strengths

    
 Compelling Strategic Vision for Solar-Power Business
    
 Proven Ability to Execute
    
 Strong Product and Technology Development Capability
    
 Weaknesses

    
 Channel Conflict
    
 Narrowly Focused Product Portfolio
    
 Limited Presence in Asian Markets
    
 Opportunities

    
 Solar-Power Industry Remains a Growth Market
    
 Abundance of Talented People
    
 Multiple Paths for Technical Innovation
    
 Partnering for Technology Development
    
 Threats

    
 Increased Competition
    
 Continued Developments in Competing Technologies
    
 Removal of Government Support of PV Industry
    
 Lack of Available Financing
    
 Implication for Company Being Profiled
    
 Company Overview
    
 Methodology

    
 Recommended Reading


List of Figures


Figure 1. 
 SWOT: SunPower, Worldwide
 

Figure 2. 
 Graphical Representation of SWOT: SunPower, Worldwide
 

Figure 3. 
 Top 10 Companies' Revenue From Shipments of Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Worldwide, 2007 and 2008
 

Figure 4. 
 SunPower's Quarterly Revenue, Gross Margin and Profit Margin, Worldwide, 3Q07-2Q09
 

Figure 5. 
 SunPower's Quarterly Revenue, by Region, Worldwide, 3Q07-2Q09
 

Figure 6. 
 SunPower's Quarterly Revenue, by Business Unit, Worldwide, 3Q07-2Q09
 

Figure 7. 
 Quarterly Inventory Analysis for SunPower, Worldwide, 3Q07-2Q09
 



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