Toshiba will order 32 MW of high-efficiency solar panels from SunPower in 2010. The panels ordered will form the cornerstone of Toshiba's new residential solar offering in Japan, to be launched on April 1st.

Commenting on the announcement, Toshiba's Shoji Takenaka said: "Toshiba's residential solar power business will offer homeowners the most efficient solar power systems available, with a focus on quality and reliability. We are very pleased to work with SunPower, as their solar photovoltaic panels achieve high levels of performance and reliability, and their excellent efficiency supports space-saving solutions that directly meet the needs of consumers in Japan."

[source: SunPower]