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Stardust reaches 100 franchises globally

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Executive Summary
- Stardust Solar Energy Inc. reached a milestone of 100 franchises worldwide with the addition of three new territories (Durham, ON; Kitchener, ON; New London, CT) in September 2025.
- The company reported approximately $1 million of newly signed customer contracts for August 2025, raising its total contract backlog to roughly $3.5 million as of Sept. 1 2025.
- Stardust highlighted its year‑round signing, training, and installation cadence designed to align franchise readiness with optimal construction windows (peak field activity in Q2/Q3).
Key Details
- Franchise Milestone: 100 total franchises globally after adding Durham (Ontario), Kitchener (Ontario) and New London (Connecticut).
- Leadership Appointments:
- Durham territory led by Daniel Esper, master electrician and licensed electrical contractor.
- Geographic Expansion: Strengthens Greater Toronto Area coverage and extends presence in New England.
- Operational Cadence:
- New territories typically signed in Q4, intensive training in Q1, bulk installations in Q2/Q3, with ongoing activity year‑round.
- Contract Backlog (as of Sept 1 2025): Approximately $3.5 million in signed residential and small‑commercial solar PV and battery storage contracts scheduled over the next 12 months.
- New Signed Contracts (August 2025): Roughly $1 million added to backlog.
Notable Quotes
“Reaching 100 franchises is a milestone that reflects rising demand for reliable, turnkey clean energy solutions delivered by trusted local operators amid the rapid global adoption of solar, battery storage and EV charging,” – Mark Tadros, Founder & CEO.
“Durham and Kitchener strengthen our Greater Toronto Area coverage, and New London extends our New England presence.” – Mark Tadros, Founder & CEO.
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