4.9Rated by 9,800+ homeowners nationwide

Clean energy, engineered for a lifetime.

Helios designs, installs and services premium solar and battery systems for homes and businesses across 14 states — backed by a 25-year whole-system warranty.

Modern two-storey home with rooftop solar panels

About Helios

Since 2008, Helios has designed, installed and maintained solar and storage systems for more than 48,000 homes and businesses. We do every part of the work ourselves — so we answer for every part of the result.

How we work

Helios at a glance

As of December 2025

Systems installed
48,000+ Annual installations, 2017–2025
Capacity deployed
1.2 GW Cumulative capacity, 2017–2025
Regional offices
32 Across 14 states
Fleet uptime
99.6% Monitored systems, 2025

What we do

Solar, storage and service for homes and businesses.

One company responsible for design, permitting, installation, financing and long-term care.

Payment plan

Pre-qualified

Monthly payment

$142 /mo

$0 down · 20 years · 6.99% APR

Utility bill today
$248
With Helios
$167
Monthly savings
+$81

Financing

Purchase, loan, lease or power purchase agreement, compared side by side on total lifetime cost.

Energy today

Live
Produced
38.2 kWh
Used
29.4 kWh
Exported
8.8 kWh
6a12p6p9p
ActualNow · 5.0 kWForecast

Monitoring

Panel-level production data in the Helios app, with our operations center watching every system 24/7.

System coverage

HX-48219

All components covered

  • Solar panelsCovered to Nov 2050
  • InvertersCovered to Nov 2050
  • WorkmanshipCovered to Nov 2050
  • Roof penetrationsCovered to Nov 2050
Next inspectionMar 14, 2026

Service & warranty

One 25-year warranty covering equipment, labor and roof penetrations — serviced by our own technicians.

Our standard

No subcontractors. Every system is engineered, installed and serviced by Helios.

Our crews are salaried employees, trained and certified in-house, and accountable to the same team that designed your system.

  • In-house engineering

    Every system is designed and stamped by licensed Helios engineers.

  • Salaried, certified crews

    NABCEP-certified installers employed by Helios — never day labor or subcontractors.

  • One point of accountability

    A dedicated project manager from first survey through utility switch-on.

  • Service for the life of the system

    The team that installs your system is the team that maintains it.

Helios installation crew fitting panels on a commercial rooftop
Helios employees
2,400
Subcontractors
0

How it works

A clear process, from first conversation to switch-on.

Most projects are producing power within eight weeks. You have one project manager throughout.

  1. 01

    Week 1

    Consultation

    We review your energy use, goals and property, then survey the site in person or by drone.

    • Usage analysis
    • Roof & shading survey
  2. 02

    Weeks 1–2

    Design & proposal

    Our engineers design the system and you receive a fixed-price proposal with a full savings forecast.

    • Engineered layout
    • Fixed-price proposal
  3. 03

    Weeks 3–6

    Permits & installation

    We secure permits and approvals, then install — typically in one to two days for a home.

    • Permits & HOA approval
    • 1–2 day installation
  4. 04

    Weeks 6–8

    Activation & care

    We connect to the grid, commission monitoring and remain responsible for the life of the system.

    • Utility interconnection
    • 24/7 monitoring

Savings estimate

See what solar is worth on your property.

Adjust the inputs to model a typical Helios system. Your proposal replaces this estimate with an engineered design for your actual roof.

$250
$50$1,000+
Property type
Payment
$

State, utility or city rebates you qualify for. Your advisor confirms these in your proposal.

Estimated 25-year savings

$65,541

Break-even in year 11

Recommended system
11.3 kW
Net cost after incentives
$32,899
Year-one savings
$2,700
CO₂ avoided over 25 years
188 t

Cumulative energy cost

  • Without solar
  • With Helios
  • Savings

Illustrative estimate using state-average rates, 3% annual utility escalation and a 90% usage offset. Home estimates exclude the federal residential credit, which ended for systems installed after 2025. Business estimates include the 30% investment tax credit where eligible. Loan modeled at 6.99% APR over 20 years. Actual results vary.

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Selected projects

Recent work across residential and commercial.

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Helios engineers reviewing plans at a ground-mounted solar site

Commercial · Austin, Texas

Westpoint Logistics Hub

A 640 kW rooftop system across a 180,000 sq ft distribution center, delivered in eleven weeks without interrupting operations. Helios now operates and maintains the system under a long-term service agreement.

System size
640 kW
Annual output
1.02 GWh
Energy cost reduction
41%
Modern single-storey residence with rooftop solar panels

Residential · Scottsdale, Arizona

Hillcrest Residence

12.4 kW with whole-home battery backup.

Helios crew installing panels on a tiled residential roof

Multi-family · Denver, Colorado

Lakeview Townhomes

96 kW shared system serving 24 units.

Technician running a thermal inspection on a solar array

Operations & maintenance

California Service Program

3,200 systems maintained at 99.6% uptime.

Client perspective

“Helios delivered 640 kilowatts across our distribution center on schedule and on budget. Their team now runs the system for us, and our energy costs are down forty-one percent.”
James WhitfieldVice President, Operations — Westpoint Logistics

Customer rating

4.9 / 5

From 9,812 verified reviews

  • 5 stars 91%
  • 4 stars 7%
  • 3 stars 1%
  • 2 stars 0.5%
  • 1 star 0.5%

Warranty

25 years

Equipment, labor and roof penetrations

InstallYr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25

Industry standard workmanship coverage: 10 years

Fleet uptime

99.6%

Monitored systems, 2025

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Coverage

Serving fourteen states from thirty-two regional offices.

Local teams handle every survey, installation and service visit, so help is never more than a short drive away.

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Massachusetts
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah

FAQ

Common questions

Speak with an advisor

Most residential systems range from $18,000 to $38,000 before incentives, depending on size and equipment. Your proposal is fixed-price and includes every cost, from permits to commissioning.

Savings depend on your roof, usage and utility tariff. Most Helios homeowners reduce their electricity costs by 60–90%. Your proposal includes a 25-year forecast specific to your property.

Installation typically takes one to two days for a home. Including design, permitting and utility interconnection, most systems are operating within six to eight weeks.

Our 25-year warranty covers panels, inverters, racking, workmanship and roof penetrations. If any part underperforms or fails, we repair or replace it at no cost.

No. Every system is designed by Helios engineers and installed and serviced by salaried Helios crews.

You can purchase outright, finance with a loan, or choose a lease or power purchase agreement. We present each option side by side so you can compare the total cost.

Get started

Find out what solar can do for your property.

Tell us a little about your property and a Helios advisor will prepare a complete proposal.

  • Site assessment and engineered system design
  • Fixed-price proposal within 48 hours
  • No cost and no obligation

Request a consultation

An advisor responds within one business day.

Property type

Your details are used only to prepare your proposal. We never sell your information.