Enphase Energy announced a strategic agreement with North State Solar Energy, a Northern California-based general contractor that specializes in solar-electric installations for residential, commercial and agriculture projects. The agreement names North State Solar Energy an Enphase exclusive 2014 American Pride Partner for installation of Enphase's new American Pride Microinverters in commercial and residential solar installations within key counties throughout Northern and Central California.

"We are proud to support North State Solar Energy in their distinct approach to solar in agricultural counties in California, where they place the utmost value on American businesses," said Paul Nahi, CEO of Enphase Energy. "Enphase commends North State for its commitment to local economies and community job preservation."

North State Solar Energy has been involved with the design and installation of over 200 solar projects with a focus on using quality American-made or American-assembled solar products. The company recently completed a 535kW commercial project boasting the largest number of Enphase fourth-generation M250 Microinverters installed in a single site located at Artois Feed in Artois, Calif. In 2013, a 902kW commercial array utilizing the Enphase® System and SolarWorld solar modules at Strain Ranch Rice Plant in Arbuckle, Calif., was commissioned, highlighting the natural synergy between domestic agricultural and solar production. Future North State Solar Energy projects will include Enphase American Pride Microinverters.

Enphase's 902kW solar project. (Photo Credit: Enphase Energy)

"At North State Solar Energy, we set an example for the solar industry by proving that there is strong market demand for American-made solar," said Mike Houar, president of North State Solar Energy. "Our regional customers seek quality in the solar products they invest in.”

Enphase Energy, headquartered in Northern California, conducts all of its product design, testing verification and production process development in-house. The company closely partners with contract manufacturer Flextronics to produce microinverter system technology for global markets. In keeping with the goals of the American Pride Partner agreement, Enphase Microinverters to be used by North State Solar Energy will be assembled in Milpitas, Calif., by Flextronics.