X0306 4 2014-03-01 false 0000867773 SUNPOWER CORP SPWR 0001213272 BODENSTEINER LISA MARIE 77 RIO ROBLES SAN JOSE CA 95134 false true false false EVP & General Counsel Common Stock 2014-03-01 4 M false 16666 0 A 29472 D Common Stock 2014-03-01 4 M false 22883 0 A 52355 D Common Stock 2014-03-01 4 F false 8814 33.13 D 43541 D Common Stock 2014-03-01 4 F false 8697 33.13 D 34844 D Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) 2014-03-01 4 M false 16666 0 D Common Stock 16666 33334 D Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PSUs) 2014-03-01 4 M false 22883 0 D Common Stock 22883 45766 D Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon vesting. The RSUs vest in three equal installments on each of March 1, 2014, March 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon vesting. On February 19, 2013, Reporting Person was awarded a number of PSUs within a preset range, with the actual number contingent upon the achievement of certain performance criteria. The Compensation Committee of the Issuer's Board of Directors evaluated achievement of the performance criteria on February 19, 2014 and, based on that assessment, determined the actual number of PSUs. The PSUs will vest in three equal installments on each of March 1, 2014, March 1, 2015 and March 1, 2016. Disposition of shares exempt under Rule 16b-3 as payment of tax liability to Company by delivery or withholding securities incident to vesting of restricted stock shares. Karla Rogers, as attorney-of-fact for Lisa Bodensteiner 2014-03-04