CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westinghouse Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:WEST), a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems, today announced the availability of its award winning solar power systems through the electrical distributor channel, beginning with two new relationships: Wolff Bros. Supply, Inc. and Morrison Supply Company.
Morrison Supply Company has 80 stocking distribution locations and 30 showrooms throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Wolff Bros, Supply, Inc. has 11 locations in Northern Ohio.
"The simplicity of Westinghouse Solar 235 watt AC panels makes them the perfect solution for electrical contractors who are offering solar to their existing and new customers. With over 700,000 electricians in the US, there will be a virtual army of new entrants into the solar installation industry. Moreover, the lower equipment costs that we are able to offer is already stimulating homeowner demand," said Barry Cinnamon, CEO of Westinghouse Solar.
Westinghouse Solar Power Systems provide integrated racking, wiring, grounding and micro-inverters. "The reduced parts count make it easier for us to inventory and offer to our customers who are currently selling solar, and to the growing group of electrical contractors entering the solar arena each day," said Enrique Espinoza, Renewable Energy Manager for Morrison Supply Company.
"We formed this relationship with Westinghouse Solar after having first-hand experience installing the Westinghouse Solar product. We are adding a solar division to the business which was started in the 60's, and Westinghouse Solar has the perfect solar product to build our new division around," said George Wolff, Vice President of Sales for Wolff Bros.
About Morrison Supply Company
Founded in 1917, Morrison Supply is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC and builder products in the Southwest. For More information about the Morrison Supply Company solar program, contact Enrique Espinoza at (512) 928-1110.
About Wolf Bros. Supply Inc.
Wolff Bros. Supply Inc. is one of the largest independent Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC distributors in America. Headquartered in Medina Ohio, they also have locations in Akron, Ashland, Cleveland, Elyria, Findlay, Mansfield, Marion, Mentor, Sandusky, and Wooster Ohio. For more information about the Wolff Bros. solar program, contact Dean Dorsey at (330) 764-3327.
About Westinghouse Solar (Nasdaq:WEST)
Westinghouse Solar is a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems. In 2007, Westinghouse Solar pioneered the concept of integrating the racking, wiring and grounding directly into the solar panel. This revolutionary solar panel, originally branded "Andalay", quickly won industry acclaim. In 2009, the company again broke new ground with the first integrated AC solar panel, reducing the number of components for a rooftop solar installation by approximately 80 percent and lowering labor costs by approximately 50 percent. This first AC panel, which won the 2009 Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award, has become the industry's most widely installed AC solar panel. Award-winning Westinghouse Solar Power Systems provide the best combination of safety, performance and reliability, while backed by the proven quality of the Westinghouse name. For more information on Westinghouse Solar, visit www.westinghousesolar.com.
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