Sun Power

Efforts to manufacture solar energy systems in China and Europe have drawn a lot of attention, but a Lake Mary-based company is making a bid to become a global player in the industry.

BlueChip Energy LLC and its subsidiaries manufacture photovoltaic panels and install solar systems for commercial and residential use. The company is also building a 40 megawatt solar farm in Lake County that will provide energy for about 8,000 homes.

“We have the complete solar chain from start to finish,” says Lawrence Hefler, director of corporate marketing for BlueChip Energy. “We're the only manufacturer of photovoltaic panels in Florida and one of the few in the U.S.”