St. Jude's Dream Home in California Receives Solar System Donation

Tigo Energy and partners provide renewable energy system for charitable home project.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:28pm

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has received a donation of a solar energy system for its latest Dream Home project located in Los Gatos, California. The solar system was provided by Tigo Energy and its partners, helping to make the home more energy-efficient and sustainable.

Why it matters

The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is an annual fundraiser that provides a fully furnished, high-quality home to one lucky winner, with proceeds going to support the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Incorporating renewable energy into the home design helps promote sustainability and reduce the home's environmental impact.

The details

The solar system installed on the St. Jude Dream Home in Los Gatos includes solar panels, inverters, and other equipment provided by Tigo Energy and its partners. This renewable energy system will help power the home and reduce its reliance on the electrical grid, lowering energy costs for the eventual homeowner and supporting St. Jude's mission of providing cutting-edge care and research.

  • The solar system was installed in April 2026 ahead of the Dream Home Giveaway.

The players

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

A leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on catastrophic childhood diseases, especially cancer.

Tigo Energy

A solar technology company that provides innovative products and services to the renewable energy industry.

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What they’re saying

“We're proud to support St. Jude's important work by donating this solar system to make the Dream Home more sustainable and energy-efficient.”

— Zvi Alon, Chairman and CEO of Tigo Energy

What’s next

The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway drawing will take place in June 2026, with the winner receiving the fully furnished home in Los Gatos.

The takeaway

This donation demonstrates how renewable energy can be incorporated into charitable housing projects to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact, while also supporting the important mission of organizations like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.