Since 1985, SunPower has been recognized as the pioneer of back contact solar technology, developing some of the industry’s most efficient and reliable solar products. The expertise now also continues through TCL Solar, bringing decades of research, intellectual property, and TCL ‘s manufacturing excellence to a new generation of solar projects. Among these projects was "Solar Star" in California, USA, a 579MW solar power station that became the world’s largest operating solar farm upon completion in 2015. Developed by Edify Energy, the Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap Solar Power Stations combine large-scale solar generation with advanced energy storage. Established in 2008, TCL SunPower is one of Australia’s longest-serving solar providers, supplying the Australian and Pacific markets with two leading module brands: TCL Solar and SunPower.