ALPINE ENERGY
GENERATION IN HARMONY
WITH NATURE
INNOVATIVE PHOTOVOLTAIC PLANTS FOR MOUNTAIN REGIONS.
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ABOUT HELIOPLANT® | SOLAR ENERGY IN MOUNTAINS
A NEW APPROACH TO PHOTOVOLTAICS
In the mountains, a pioneering development is happening that promises technical innovation in harmony with nature.
A team of experts in geology, natural hazards, wind & snow mechanics, construction, photovoltaics and electrical engineering set out on an innovative journey that is already revolutionising the future of renewable energy generation in the mountains.
Building on our initial experiences from Europe's highest photovoltaic system at the time on the Wildkogl in 2009 (2100 m above sea level), we designed and built the plant on the Pitztal Glacier (2900 m above sea level) in the years that followed.
The line or table concepts of the time required a disproportionately high expenditure for mountain regions, which led to the development of HELIOPLANT®.
Work already began on the first HELIOPLANT® systems in the autumn of 2023 in Austria (Sölden glacier skiing resort) and in Switzerland (Gondosolar).
HELIOPLANT® International Registration Nr. DM/234443
DESIGNED FOR MOUNTAIN REGIONS
- The intelligent cross structure keeps itself free of snow thanks to wind turbulence, is weather-resistant and low-maintenance, enabling stable energy generation even in the mountains in winter. When there is snow, a crater ring is formed around the PV element, which ensures energy generation in winter. A ground gap - adapted to the local terrain conditions - also enables a thin layer of snow to increase reflection (twin-faced modules).
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ENERGY GENERATION
- The use of open spaces in mountain regions minimises the impact on nature thanks to the smart construction method, so that flora and fauna can also be taken into account and sustainable energy for a future worth living is generated at the same time.
DESIGN INSPIRED BY NATURE
- HELIOPLANT® blends harmoniously into the natural environment thanks to its tree-like design. Compared to conventional linear systems, the photovoltaic forests can be flexibly adapted to the landscape conditions and special locations can be kept clear without any damaging effects on the system due to snow deposits.
LOWER INVESTMENT COSTS
- The optimised design and the associated savings in planning, material, foundation and installation costs improve the system's economic efficiency.
SIMPLE ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING IF REQUIRED
- Great flexibility in the local positioning of the individual elements. The high degree of prefabrication also facilitates logistical and construction aspects.
WHY HELIOPLANT®?
HELIOPLANT® offers a robust and resilient construction that can withstand the natural extremes of the mountains such as wind, snow and getting snowed in. This significantly minimises damage and defects, which leads to greater system reliability in the long term.
The special design of HELIOPLANT® enables effective snow clearance and reduces the risk of damage caused by natural extremes such as wind and snow deposits. This leads to continuous and stable energy generation.
The optimised foundation of HELIOPLANT® requires less interference with nature and the landscape, which is particularly important for authorities and environmental associations. This photovoltaic system enables environmentally friendly energy generation without massive interference in the natural environment and increases acceptance among the population and environmental organisations.
HELIOPLANT® constantly generates energy, even in the winter months, and does so spread throughout the day, which ensures a more even energy supply and thus relieves the power grid. Thanks to year-round energy generation, bottlenecks are prevented and the power supply is ensured. Thanks to its unique design, the PV system is also less susceptible to damage and faults.
HELIOPLANT® utilises solar energy, which can be generated many times more effectively and thus more efficiently in the mountains than in the valley, to generate environmentally friendly electricity and thus contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
The innovation and efficiency of HELIOPLANT® can also have a high marketing impact for customers and investors and strengthen the company's image in the renewable energy sector, as well as increasing official approvals and acceptance among the population. This can significantly improve the energy and ecological balance for future projects.
Thanks to the flexible installation options for HELIOPLANT® in the field, the space consumption per kWp is significantly lower than that of conventional line concepts. In addition to keeping the individual systems free of snow, this also represents a significant advantage in terms of flexible positioning in the project field.
Yes, the yield in the six winter months is more than 570 kWh/kWp. There is also an important advantage due to the even energy distribution throughout the day, as this means that the power grids are less burdened and direct consumers can be supplied more evenly.
By orientating the modules in different directions, the annual yield is reduced by between 12 and 15% compared to conventional linear systems with a southern orientation. At the same time, the optimised HELIOPLANT® concept also significantly reduces investment costs, which ultimately increases cost-effectiveness.
HOW DOES HELIOPLANT® WORK?
The smart cross structure utilises wind currents to keep clear of snow and enables high-yield energy generation even in the harshest conditions. The self-regulating property massively reduces maintenance requirements and ensures sustainable energy generation.
DISCOVER THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN MOUNTAIN REGIONS!
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INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE
HELIOPLANT® engineering consists of a team of passionate experts who bring together in-depth knowledge in geology, natural hazards, wind/snow mechanics, construction, photovoltaics and electrical engineering. Our mission is to enable sustainable and environmentally friendly energy generation in mountain regions by harmonising innovative technologies and nature conservation.
OUR SERVICES
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Contact us and find out more about HELIOPLANT® and our vision for a green energy future. In addition to the engineering office in Austria (currently working on projects in several ski resorts in Tyrol), a further office is currently being establisht ed in Switzerland (see project www.gondosolar.ch). This is currently being implemented with our Austrian assembly partner protec-s.
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Do you have any questions or would you like to find out more about HELIOPLANT®? Feel free to get in touch. Our experts are available to provide you with comprehensive advice on our innovative photovoltaic solutions in the mountain region. INVEST IN A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WITH HELIOPLANT®!
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