SmartHelio
SmartHelio is a B2B analytics company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializing in climate risk assessment and predictive maintenance for the solar industry using advanced machine learning algorithms.
Services
SmartHelio provides a range of services designed to optimize solar energy production and mitigate climate risks. Their offerings include a Climate Risk Assessment tool that forecasts long-term solar Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) and wind speed by analyzing over 100 variables related to climate change. Their software helps solar utilities predict and prevent downtime disruptions, enhance performance by decoupling various underperformance factors, and generate additional income through fault prevention. These services are utilized by solar developers, investors, IPPs, and banks.
Industry and Sub-Industry
SmartHelio operates in the B2B sector with a focus on analytics, specifically targeting the renewable energy sub-industry. Their advanced tools and algorithms provide vital data and insights for the solar energy market, helping stakeholders make informed decisions and optimize their operations. With a footprint in both the Swiss and global markets, SmartHelio leverages machine learning and deep learning to offer high-accuracy forecasts and performance recommendations.
Global Presence
SmartHelio has a global presence with offices located in Lausanne, Switzerland; Lewes, Delaware, USA; and Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. They cater to regions including Switzerland, Europe, and remote areas. The company's cloud software is used by over 40 leading solar developers across Europe and Asia, highlighting their extensive reach and influence in the renewable energy sector.
Advanced Technology
SmartHelio utilizes advanced technology to deliver precise solar irradiance forecasts and performance optimization tools. Their algorithms, based on deep and machine learning, enable comprehensive solar irradiance forecasts globally by integrating factors such as climate change, microclimate attributes, and human influences. The result is an impressive 98% accuracy in long-term forecasting, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of solar energy production.
Impact and Usage
In the past two years, SmartHelio has analyzed over 25 billion data points from more than 3 GW of solar assets globally. Their platform reads live data from solar plants, runs complex algorithms to diagnose underperformance issues, and provides actionable recommendations. This proactive approach has helped solar utilities prevent 700 faults per year, translating to an additional $200k per plant income on $10k spent. Their technology has been featured in reputable publications such as Forbes, Business Wire, PV Magazine India, Solar Power Europe, and Solar Impulse.