Helios Suspends Operations, Enters Court-Appointed Receivership

Wisconsin solar panel manufacturer Helios USA has suspended operations and filed for receivership, a state court proceeding similar to bankruptcy. Helios opened in 2009 with funding from private equity, bank loans and government financing. It began producing solar panels in 2011. News reports indicate the company has laid off 24 of it's 36 employees.

about Helios Solar Panels

Helios Solar Works manufactures high-performance solar panels for solar electric systems. Helios Solar Works uses either 60, 72, or 96 high-efficiency solar cells in each panel, delivering high-efficiency, reliable power. Using only high-quality components and an advanced, automated manufacturing platform to offer solar panels that deliver higher efficiency, lower installation costs, and a smaller system footprint. Helios Solar Works is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and manufactures solar panels using materials sourced from regional and U.S. suppliers whenever possible.

Helios Solar panels integrate high-quality mono-crystalline cells, high-transmission glass, and anodized aluminum framing to produce high-efficient and reliable power. Helios solar panels are tested to CEC, IEC, FSEC, TUV and UL standards and have a Class C fire rating. Helios solar inverter ratings are high efficiency. A generous, long-term warranty guaranteeing 90 percent of minimum rated power for 10 years and 80 percent for an additional 15 years. All Helios solar panels are assembled at headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company strives to source from American suppliers whenever possible to ensure high performance, high quality, and on-time delivery.

Helios Solar Panel Benefits

Flexibility High-performance solar panels make it possible to design systems that satisfy a variety of needs from residential, commercial, and governmental applications to any project with space or budget constraints.

Confidence Quality is a natural consequence of rigorous material selection and advanced, automated manufacturing platform. This allows you to be confident that Helios solar panels will perform as expected for the long term.

Affordability Advanced, automated manufacturing platform reduces the cost of production, generating savings passed onto you. Also, systems utilizing high-performance modules enjoy reduced installation costs, making them some of the most affordable on the market.

Certifications California Energy Commission (CEC), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Underwriters Laboratories (UL)