Aaron and Bobbie Dean’s journey to a fully renewable-powered home is a testament to resilience and the power of commitment to clean energy. In 2015, when they built their home, they installed a 5kW Mission Solar system. They were already investing in a greener future with residential solar modules designed to provide energy independence. But in July 2023, a tornado destroyed their home and the solar system with it. Undeterred, the Deans began rebuilding, only to face another setback when a second tornado struck their temporary residence in a travel trailer.
However, their dedication to solar energy remained steadfast. When their new home was completed in the spring of 2024, they decided to increase their system capacity, choosing a 12.3kW system with 30 Mission Solar 410-watt black-on-black residential solar modules. With years of energy data, they could now install a system tailored to meet their energy demands more accurately, ensuring reliable power for years to come.
Their installer, WindSolarUSA (WSUSA), has long advocated for American-made solar solutions, focusing exclusively on products manufactured in the U.S. Since 2018, WSUSA has exclusively recommended Mission Solar’s residential solar modules. Their dedication is rooted in Mission Solar’s local manufacturing operations in San Antonio, TX, and the assurance of quality seen firsthand at the Mission Solar factory.
In a statement, WSUSA shared, “Because Mission Solar is the ‘True American Brand’ that not only manufactures in San Antonio, TX, but is also headquartered there, we made the choice to exclusively market Mission modules to our customers in 2018. After visiting the Mission factory and seeing the jobs Mission brings to the local economy, along with their quality assurance testing, we knew we’d found a true manufacturing partner.”
Despite the hardships, Aaron and Bobbie Dean’s new solar system now powers their home with clean, resilient energy, standing as a beacon of renewable resilience. The Deans’ story is a powerful reminder of the strength of American-made residential solar modules and the dedication of partners like WSUSA, helping homeowners build a more sustainable future, one module at a time.
System Details:
Installer: Windsolar USA
Developer: Greentech St. Louis