Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Helio Power; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Helio Power at a glance
| License lookup | California Contractors State License Board |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 2,620 |
| Years in records | 2003–2022 |
| Latest record | 2/2022 |
| States | California |
| Top cities | Rancho Mirage, Murrieta, Palm Desert, San Diego, Temecula |
| Typical system | 6.8 kW |
| Main panel brand | CSI Solar Co., Ltd. |
| Main inverter brand | SMA America |
| With a battery | 0% |
| Leased or PPA | 50% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Helio Power systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,620 | 2003 | 2022-02 |
Systems by year
Where Helio Power installs
California
| City | Systems | Share of company's CA systems |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage | 181 | 7% |
| Murrieta | 164 | 6% |
| Palm Desert | 150 | 6% |
| San Diego | 140 | 5% |
| Temecula | 116 | 4% |
| San Bernardino | 104 | 4% |
| Fallbrook | 89 | 3% |
| Palm Springs | 65 | 2% |
| Corona | 60 | 2% |
| Indian Wells | 57 | 2% |
| Escondido | 55 | 2% |
| Cathedral City | 43 | 2% |
Source: LBNL Tracking the Sun, residential systems in utility interconnection records. City as the utility recorded it. How I count.
Equipment and ownership
- Panels: CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (21%), HYUNDAI ENERGY SOLUTIONS CO., LTD. (15%), Sharp (12%), Mitsubishi Electric (6%), Trina Solar (6%)
- Inverters: SMA America (50%), SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (35%), Enphase Energy Inc. (4%), Xantrex Technology (3%), SunPower (2%)
- Leases and PPAs: 50% of its systems with known ownership were leased or under a power purchase agreement.
- Batteries: 0% of its systems had a battery on record.
Offered a lease or PPA? Read lease vs buy first.
Before you sign
- License. Look the company up with the California Contractors State License Board and check the name on the contract matches the license.
- Run the quote through the quote checker and the list in how to check a solar quote.
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