Kyocera Solar is an energy company focusing on solar energy products, manufacturing, and distribution. The company is a vertically-integrated producer and supplier of solar panels for both residential and commercial use, designed to convert sunlight into electricity. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Kyocera Solar operates regional sales centers in the U.S., Brazil, and Australia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera International, Inc., the North American headquarters and holding company for Kyocera Corporation based in Kyoto, Japan.
As a well-established company with a small team of 28 employees, Kyocera Solar manages to generate an impressive annual revenue of $12.2 billion. The company has a strong connection to Loyola Marymount University, as 11.5% of its workforce are alumni of the institution. Kyocera Solar continues to be a major player in the renewable energy industry, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable and clean energy solutions.