Stardust Solar Launches First-Ever Commercial Solar Franchise in Temiskaming, Ontario and Signs Contract with Ultramar
Stardust Solar Energy (OTCQB: SUNXF) has launched its first commercial-focused solar franchise in Temiskaming, Ontario, marking a strategic expansion in its business model. The new franchise has already secured a significant contract with Ultramar Gas Station, representing the largest initial project ever signed by a Stardust franchisee.
The project features a 47kW system with over $40,000 in rebates and is expected to generate nearly half a million dollars in ROI over its warranty period, with a payback period of less than five years. The company has shown strong growth with 96 franchise territories across North America and a 68% year-over-year increase in Q2 solar project backlog compared to 2024.
Stardust Solar Energy (OTCQB: SUNXF) ha avviato la sua prima franchise rivolta al mercato commerciale a Temiskaming, Ontario, segnando un'espansione strategica del modello di business. La nuova franchising ha già ottenuto un contratto importante con la stazione di servizio Ultramar, che costituisce il più grande progetto iniziale mai firmato da un franchisee Stardust.
Il progetto prevede un impianto da 47 kW con oltre $40.000 di incentivi e dovrebbe generare quasi mezzo milione di dollari di ritorno sull'investimento nell'arco del periodo di garanzia, con un periodo di ammortamento inferiore a cinque anni. L'azienda mostra una forte crescita con 96 territori franchising in Nord America e un aumento del 68% su base annua del backlog di progetti solari nel secondo trimestre rispetto al 2024.
Stardust Solar Energy (OTCQB: SUNXF) ha lanzado su primera franquicia enfocada en el sector comercial en Temiskaming, Ontario, marcando una expansión estratégica de su modelo de negocio. La nueva franquicia ya ha conseguido un contrato importante con la gasolinera Ultramar, que representa el mayor proyecto inicial firmado hasta la fecha por un franquiciado de Stardust.
El proyecto incluye un sistema de 47 kW con más de $40.000 en rebates y se espera que genere casi medio millón de dólares en retorno de la inversión durante su periodo de garantía, con un plazo de recuperación de menos de cinco años. La compañía ha mostrado un fuerte crecimiento con 96 territorios franquiciados en Norteamérica y un aumento interanual del 68% en el backlog de proyectos solares del segundo trimestre respecto a 2024.
Stardust Solar Energy(OTCQB: SUNXF)가 온타리오 템리스캄(Temiskaming)에 첫 상업용 프랜차이즈를 출범시키며 비즈니스 모델의 전략적 확장을 알렸습니다. 새 프랜차이즈는 이미 Ultramar 주유소와 주요 계약을 체결했으며, 이는 Stardust 프랜차이즈 중 지금까지 체결된 최대 초기 프로젝트입니다.
해당 프로젝트는 47kW 시스템으로 $40,000 이상의 리베이트를 받으며, 보증 기간 동안 거의 50만 달러에 달하는 투자수익(ROI)을 창출할 것으로 예상되고, 투자 회수 기간은 5년 미만입니다. 회사는 북미 전역에 걸쳐 96개 프랜차이즈 권역을 확보했고, 2024년과 비교해 2분기 태양광 프로젝트 백로그가 전년 대비 68% 증가하는 등 강한 성장세를 보이고 있습니다.
Stardust Solar Energy (OTCQB: SUNXF) a lancé sa première franchise axée sur le marché commercial à Temiskaming, en Ontario, marquant une expansion stratégique de son modèle d'affaires. La nouvelle franchise a déjà décroché un contrat important avec la station-service Ultramar, représentant le plus grand projet initial jamais signé par un franchisé Stardust.
Le projet comprend un système de 47 kW avec plus de 40 000 $ de remises et devrait générer près d'un demi-million de dollars de retour sur investissement pendant sa période de garantie, avec un délai de récupération inférieur à cinq ans. L'entreprise affiche une forte croissance avec 96 territoires franchisés en Amérique du Nord et une augmentation de 68 % d'une année sur l'autre du carnet de commandes de projets solaires au deuxième trimestre par rapport à 2024.
Stardust Solar Energy (OTCQB: SUNXF) hat seine erste auf Gewerbekunden ausgerichtete Solarfranchise in Temiskaming, Ontario, gestartet und damit eine strategische Erweiterung seines Geschäftsmodells vollzogen. Die neue Franchise hat bereits einen bedeutenden Vertrag mit der Ultramar-Tankstelle abgeschlossen, der das größte Anfangsprojekt darstellt, das jemals von einem Stardust-Franchisenehmer unterzeichnet wurde.
Das Projekt umfasst ein 47-kW-System mit mehr als $40.000 an Förderungen und wird voraussichtlich fast eine halbe Million Dollar an ROI über die Garantiezeit erzielen, bei einer Amortisationszeit von unter fünf Jahren. Das Unternehmen verzeichnet starkes Wachstum mit 96 Franchisegebieten in Nordamerika und einem 68%igen Anstieg des Solarprojekt-Backlogs im zweiten Quartal gegenüber 2024.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 27, 2025) - Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (TSXV: SUN) (OTCQB: SUNXF) (FSE: 6330), a leading North American franchisor of renewable energy solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever commercial-focused solar franchise in Temiskaming, Ontario. This milestone underscores the Company's growing leadership in delivering both residential and commercial solar solutions across its expanding North American network.
The Temiskaming franchisee, while offering residential services, is strategically focused on commercial installations—a first in Stardust's history. Within weeks of launch, the franchise signed a solar installation contract with an Ultramar Gas Station, marking the largest initial project ever signed by a Stardust franchisee.
This project, delivering an expected payback period of less than five years, highlights the accelerating demand and economic viability of commercial solar installations in Canada.
"Launching our first commercial solar franchise is a game-changing moment for Stardust Solar," said Mark Tadros, Founder and CEO of Stardust Solar. "Not only is this our biggest first project ever for a franchisee, but the economics of this installation demonstrate how solar is rapidly becoming one of the most compelling investments for business owners. This achievement reinforces our vision of building a robust franchise model that drives both sustainability and profitability."
"What's truly exciting about our commercial focus is showing businesses what's possible," said Mason Green, owner of the Temiskaming franchise. "Many owners are surprised to learn about the incredible savings available through initiatives like the Ontario Retrofit Program. We can engineer a system that not only reduces operational costs but also generates significant returns. We're talking about a 47kW system that gets over
Stardust Solar has experienced rapid growth, with 96 franchise territories across North America and a
The Temiskaming project is also a model for replicable commercial installations nationwide, where businesses face rising energy costs and increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Stardust Solar's franchise network, backed by comprehensive training, engineering, and project support, is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this demand.
About Stardust Solar:
Stardust Solar is a North American franchisor of renewable energy installation services, specializing in solar panels (PV), energy storage systems, and electric vehicle supply equipment. The Company equips entrepreneurs with branded business management services, cutting-edge equipment, and comprehensive support, including marketing, sales, engineering, and project management. With franchises across Canada and the United States, Stardust Solar drives the adoption of clean energy solutions that boost economic development and create a more sustainable future.
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