Heliose is creating a real-time solar marketplace that connects consumers, lenders, and installers to streamline the residential solar installation process. The platform aims to reduce the average cost of solar systems by 50% and cut installation wait times from 60 days to under 72 hours, addressing the high costs and low adoption rates of solar energy in the U.S.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Residential solar energy adoption in the U.S. is hindered by high costs and lengthy installation times compared to other developed nations. The process of connecting consumers, lenders, and installers is often fragmented and inefficient, leading to increased expenses and delays. Only a small percentage of eligible homes in the U.S. have adopted solar energy solutions.
Solution
Heliose is developing a real-time solar marketplace designed to streamline the residential solar installation process, connecting consumers, lenders, and installers on a single platform. The company aims to reduce the cost of residential solar by enabling customers to save time and money through an efficient, vertically integrated software solution. This API-first, modular platform fosters confidence and trust among customers, distributors, installers, and lenders. By aggregating these stakeholders into a unified marketplace, Heliose intends to accelerate the adoption of solar energy by making it a more financially viable and accessible option for homeowners.
Target Audience
Heliose targets residential homeowners in the U.S. seeking to adopt solar energy solutions, as well as solar installers, distributors, and lenders involved in the residential solar market.
Features
- Real-time marketplace connecting consumers, lenders, and installers
- API-first, modular, and embeddable software solution
- Streamlined process to reduce installation wait times
- Platform designed to foster confidence and trust for all stakeholders