Heliene Secures Historic 1.5GW Solar Module Order

Sep 1, 2023 03:13 PM ET
  • Heliene Inc, a Canadian solar panel maker, has secured an order from US-based Nexamp Inc for 1.5 GW of solar modules - the largest community solar order in US history. Nexamp is financing the construction of 250 MW of PV parks across 6 states. Heliene has 3 production facilities in the US and Canada.
Heliene Secures Historic 1.5GW Solar Module Order

Canadian solar panel maker Heliene Inc has secured an order for 1.5 GW of solar modules from US solar and storage developer Nexamp Inc. This is the largest community solar module order in US history and will support the development and construction of around 400 new community solar projects across the country. The solar panels will be manufactured in Minnesota by Heliene, a company founded in 2010 with three production facilities in the US and Canada. Nexamp has over 1 GW of renewable energy-generating assets currently in operation or under construction. Recently, Nexamp secured over USD 400 million to finance the construction of 250 MW of PV parks with batteries across six states.

What Is the Largest US Community Solar Module Order in History?

  • The 1.5 GW order consists of more than 5.5 million solar panels and will be used to construct 400 new community solar projects.
  • The solar panels will be manufactured in Minnesota by Heliene Inc., a company founded in 2010 with three production facilities in the US and Canada.
  • Nexamp Inc. is a solar and storage developer with over 1 GW of renewable energy-generating assets in operation or under construction.
  • Nexamp recently secured over USD 400 million to finance the construction of 250 MW of PV parks with batteries across six states.
  • This order is part of the US government's commitment to renewable energy, which is aimed at reducing the country's carbon emissions.
  • The solar power generated from these projects is expected to provide clean energy to 1.2 million households.
  • This order is also expected to create jobs and economic opportunities in the communities that will benefit from the new solar projects.



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