Frequently Asked Questions

  • » When will HelioVolt products be available?
      HelioVolt products will be available in 2010. Our first products have been developed with commercial rooftops, ground mount utility scale and certain residential applications in mind. These applications specifically take advantage of the exceptional performance characteristics of our modules. We also have a number of exciting partnerships in place targeting architectural PV systems including car parking structures and architectural solar applications such as spandrels. These systems are being tested and will be available for reference and viewing in 2010.
  • » Is the cost of photovoltaic modules measured in dollars per watt the best way to evaluate and compare alternative technologies?
      Although widely used, this is really a measure of the initial cost of just one part of the entire electricity-generating system. It ignores some very important factors: the efficiency of photovoltaic devices, their lifetime, and the cost of the rest of the system in which they are installed. The best measure is the actual cost of the electricity that the system itself generates over its lifetime, measured in cents per kilowatt hour.
  • » How can I purchase HelioVolt modules?
      HelioVolt modules are currently only available through our partners. For commercial, government and residential installations, please visit our Partners page to find qualified HelioVolt partners in your area. We will be continuing to add to this page, so please visit us again.
  • » Are price lists for HelioVolt products available?
      Module price lists are reserved for our partners and specific to the applications and regions where our partners operate.
  • » Does HelioVolt offer transparent modules?
      A module’s efficiency is dependent on the amount of sunlight absorbed, and any light that passes through is lost production power. In designing a product that optimizes your investment, we’ve discovered that a transparent module although novel and technically feasible is just not cost effective. We value both the aesthetics and the efficiency of our modules, and therefore do not offer transparent modules at this time.
  • » Does HelioVolt offer a flexible module?
      While our manufacturing process could be applied to a variety of substrates, in order to offer the most cost effective and reliable products offering 20+ years of performance, we have chosen a glass laminate platform for our debut product. Our robust product platform certainly includes flexible products in the future, so please visit us again for product updates, including availability of flexible products.
  • » How do I apply to work at HelioVolt?
      HelioVolt only accepts applications through our online application process, where all available positions are listed. Though all applications will be viewed, due to the high number of candidates we will only reply to a select few.
  • » Does HelioVolt do business internationally?
      Yes. We work with business partners around the globe and are actively pursuing opportunities in countries where there is both a commercial and economic need and desire for solar power.