Draft:Helios (company)
Submission declined on 4 November 2024 by DoubleGrazing (talk).
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| Submission declined on 24 October 2024 by MarcGarver (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by MarcGarver 27 days ago.
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Comment: Primary sources do not establish notability per WP:NCORP. DoubleGrazing (talk) 07:25, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: The citations are fairly trivial mentions. It is a brand new company with "plans" but little evidence of notability at the moment. I strongly suspect it is too soon for a Wikipedia article, but it is worth you trying to find some better citations (e.g., mainstream respected media discussing the company in depth, not press releases and trivial stuff). MarcGarver (talk) 07:37, 24 October 2024 (UTC)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Climate Tech, FinTech |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Hsin Yao Cheng, Alexander Aronson |
| Products | Solar Mortgage |
| Services | Solar financing, Solar consultancy |
Helios
[edit]Helios is a climate technology company headquartered in Southeast Asia, established in 2023. The company provides solar energy financing solutions aimed at facilitating the adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential use.
History
[edit]Helios was founded as part of the Wavemaker Impact initiative, which supports startups focused on addressing global climate challenges. The company’s primary goal is to reduce financial barriers to solar energy adoption in Southeast Asia by offering financing solutions that allow homeowners to include the cost of solar installations in housing loans.
Solar Mortgage Program
[edit]In 2023, Helios introduced a pioneering solar mortgage program in collaboration with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), allowing homeowners to finance solar panel installations through their mortgage. This program provides flexible loan amounts from ₱400,000 to ₱10 million, helping reduce the upfront costs typically associated with solar installation. Helios has also partnered with Security Bank to offer similar solar financing options to expand accessibility to clean energy across the region.[1][2]
Partnerships
[edit]Helios collaborates with various banks to integrate solar financing into home loan products. The company also partners with certified solar installers, such as Solaric, Buskowitz, and SolarNRG, to facilitate installation processes. Solar panels used in their projects are sourced from manufacturers like LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., and the installations typically include a 25-year warranty to address concerns regarding reliability and longevity.
Funding
[edit]Helios has secured funding from Wavemaker Impact, a venture capital firm dedicated to climate technology in Southeast Asia. This investment supports Helios’s goal to increase the adoption of solar energy across Southeast Asia, enabling the company to reach more homeowners and further its mission to drive sustainable energy solutions.[3][4]
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