Letter From Our CEO

Rob Andrews, CEO of Heliolytics

Heliolytics knows that we, in part, are accountable for managing and guiding the growth of the solar industry in a positive direction so that it can expand at the rate required to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

As the solar energy market continues to experience rapid growth, Heliolytics understands and respects that our impact is outsized for our position in the market. As we operate in the photovoltaic (PV) health and performance space, we have a responsibility to ensure that solar development happens in a stable, scalable, and sustainable way. Without this foundation, the deployment of solar energy infrastructure risks becoming a net contributor to large-scale environmental degradation rather than a solution for countries to meet their international climate targets.

Now more than ever, our role in ensuring the industry’s sustainable growth is clear. We are seeing unprecedented growth of the international solar fleet, which brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As a service provider, Heliolytics partners with stakeholders of these projects to understand the long-term reliability and durability of their solar fleet. We have analyzed approximately 66% of US ground-mount solar operations, representing a significant portion of solar energy capacity worldwide. Our detailed and expert analyses of these systems must ensure that the impact we have on the industry is a beneficial one. Heliolytics knows that we, in part, are accountable for managing and guiding the growth of the solar industry in a positive direction so that it can expand at the rate required to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

A guiding principle in our solar sustainability philosophy is that you cannot control what you do not measure. This applies to our internal processes and impacts as well. In developing this sustainability report, Heliolytics aims to set benchmarks for our company from the lenses of the planet, people, and governance. While our operations themselves do not have a large carbon footprint, we want to lead by example and optimize where we can. We strive to improve awareness of the impact we make amongst those working with us, building knowledge capital and ensuring workforce skills grow at pace with changes in the industry. Furthermore, we are eager to see the solar industry thrive, and want our company to be a healthy and inclusive place for people to do their best work in helping make that happen while strengthening the communities we work in. Finally, we want to ensure that our business practices are responsible and equitable. We recognize that all companies have a duty to benchmark and track sustainability targets, and we look forward to playing our part.