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Roof renovation with pre-fabricated rooftop elements with HeliaSol
Dresden, 25th of April 2024
A pioneering rooftop solar project featuring Heliatek's innovative HeliaSol solar films has been successfully completed in Dülmen, Germany.
Heliatek achieves IEC 61215 certification for lightweight & flexible HeliaSol® solar film
16th of April 2024
TÜV Rheinland (Germany) has awarded the first product of Heliatek’s new generation of HeliaSol® solar films the IEC 61215 certificate, confirming the durability of Heliatek’s flexible and lightweight solar film product line.
Austria's largest OPV installation at power plant Simmering in Vienna
26th of January 2024
Together with our partner Energie-Interessen, we have realized a large-scale rooftop system consisting of more than 330 HeliaSol solar films on the Wien Energie power plant in Vienna Simmering.
Title: Siemens Energy installs Heliatek’s innovative solar films on façade at transformer factory…
22nd of December 2023
Siemens Energy has realized a milestone solar project at its transformer factory in Nuremberg, Germany. More than 150 HeliaSol solar films were directly glued to the upper section of a production facility's façade. Completed within an impressive…
IGEPA group becomes Heliatek's exclusive specialized wholesale partner
12th of December 2023
Heliatek, the global leader in organic solar films and the IGEPA group, one of Europe's leading wholesale trading groups, finalize an exclusive partnership for the wholesale distribution of the innovative solar film HeliaSol®.
Exclusive partnership between waterproofing and solar film manufacturer
23th of November 2023
Heliatek and Triflex offer new system solution for sustainable and efficient roof renovation with integrated solar power generation
Tepe Systemhallen renews roof with HeliaSol integrated roof elements from Laukien
23th of October 2023
The specialist for lightweight system halls is renovating the roofs of its company buildings, using trapezoidal sheet metal roof elements and HeliaSol solar foils.
Heliatek featured on RTL/N-TV
19th of October 2023
A camera team visited us in Dresden in mid-September for the media group RTL's “we get it done” ("Wir packen' s an“) theme week.
Heliatek demonstrator part of the Cité des Sciences exhibition in Paris
20th of September 2023
From September 20, 2023, to January 7, 2024, the “Cité des sciences et de l'industrie” in Paris is hosting “City of Tomorrow” – an exhibition designed by the Solar Impulse Foundation.
Heliatek report on Deutsche Welle goes viral
15th of September 2023
The Facebook reel based on a visit of a Deutsche Welle TV team has gone viral on different platforms ad social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn since it was posted mid August 2023.
The world’s most powerful OPV installation at SAIT
3rd of August 2023
The world's most powerful OPV facade made of more than 700 HeliaSol solar films was recently completed at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology in South Korea.
STEEP-UP – Next Generation Materials for Organic Photovoltaics
5th of July 2023
In June, the EU-wide STEEP UP research project began its work on developing novel absorber materials for vacuum-based, organic solar cells.
Heliatek joins European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA)
8th of June 2023
Heliatek is happy to announce joining the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA).
Intersolar 2023 – Meet us at our booth B2.370
25th of May 2023
We are excited to participate at the largest European solar tradeshow – the Intersolar 2023 in Munich, taking place from 14-16 of June.
Christoph Ostermann becomes Chairman of Heliatek‘s Advisory Board
18th of April 2023
Christoph Ostermann recently accepted the role of Chairman of Heliatek’s Advisory Board. As founder of the Sonnen Group, entrepreneur, and CleanTech enthusiast, he brings more than relevant experience to support Heliatek’s growth.
Ground-braking OPV installation on undulating rooftops in the Port of Barcelona
2nd of March 2023
The inauguration of 29.5 kWp solar project on February 28th at the Port of Barcelona is a shining example of how we can harness the power of innovation and sustainability to build a better future.
Distribution Agreement Heliatek & PETA Engineering
18th of November 2022
Heliatek and PETA Engineering have signed a Distribution Agreement to market and install significant volumes of Heliatek's innovative solar films in the Republic of Korea.
Façade Installation at Samsungs Advanced Institute of Technology
3rd of November 2022
Heliatek‘s innovative HeliaSol solar films have been installed on a façade of Samsungs Advanced Institute of Technology in Gyeonggi-do in the Republic of Korea.
New brand positioning – INDEPENDENT. GREEN. FUTURE.
13th of October 2022
Heliatek brings innovative solar solutions that transform buildings into clean energy generators. To emphasize this, we have reworked our brand and brand positioning with a new vision and mission, a new logo and a new look and feel.
Heliatek signs strategic partnership with Looop for Japan
26th of August 2022
Heliatek has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Looop Inc. to market and install the innovative solar films from the global leader in organic photovoltaics in Japan. The agreement was signed by Guido van Tartwijk, CEO of Heliatek and Looop…
Interview from Rüdiger Schmitz-Normann (KFW Story)
22th of July 2022
Heliatek’s CEO was recently interviewed within the KFW Story: “On virtually any surface”. This interview was published on June 30. and is shared with the curtosy of KFW.
Heliatek at changeNOW
18th of May 2022
With its 1st edition in 2017 surfing on the enthusiasm and the dynamic of the Cop21 in Paris, the event has become a major player worldwide to bring together emerging solutions and their entrepreneurs to investors, corporates, communities and talent…
Heliatek at Intersolar
9th of May 2022
After two years of a pandemic Heliatek is thrilled to be back to exhibit at the Intersolar Europe. The Intersolar takes place from May 11th to May 13th at the ICM in Munich.
Solar films on a round heat storage of a heat power plant in Marburg
15th of December 2021
Solar power generation on a round surface not possible? It IS with Heliatek’s flexible solar film HeliaSol! Our solar films have been applied to a round heat storage facility at the heat power plant Ortenberg operated by the Municipal Utility of the…
Heliatek represents Saxony in new „Simply Saxony" image campaign
5th of November 2021
The Free State of Saxony has a long tradition of delivering groundbreaking inventions. Saxony provides perfect conditions for family businesses and industry giants, for inventors, start-ups and manufacturing companies. This is highlighted in the…
GARBE Renewable Energy – GREEN GmbH launches pilot project for innovative PV solutions from Heliatek…
14th of October 2021
GARBE Renewable Energy – GREEN GmbH (‘GREEN’), a subsidiary of GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH (‘GARBE’), inaugurated the film photovoltaic system installed on the external façade in cooperation with the companies Heliatek GmbH (‘Heliatek’) and…
Heliatek official partner of the Consortium of the German Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
30th of September 2021
Heliatek is proud to be official partner of the German Pavilion “Campus Germany” at the World Expo 2020, taking place from 1 October 2021until 31 March 2022 in Dubai.
Jobmesse Dresden 2021
13th of September 2021
You are looking for a new job opportunity in the booming renewable energy industry? You want to be part of driving the future of energy generation? Then visit us at the Jobmesse Dresden 2021, this Thursday, 16th September from 12-6 pm at the…
Heliatek at The Big 5 Solar
7th of September 2021
Heliatek will exhibit at the Big 5 Solar – one of the leading solar exhibitions in the Middle East. The Big 5 Solar will take place from 12- 15th September at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Press Visit „Green-Tech City Dresden“
16th of July 2021
Last week on Thursday, we have been visited the first time since more than one and a half year by media representatives.
Heliatek at Viva Technology 2021
14th of June 2021
Heliatek will join Europe‘s biggest events for startups and technology – the Viva Technology 2021. This event will take place from June 16-19, both physical in Paris and as an online event.
TÜV ISO 9001 Certification
24th of March 2021
We are proud to announce that Heliatek has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification by TÜV SÜD. This is a major milestone on our path to commercialization of our...
First Heliatek OPV project in Japan - Ritsumeikan University bus stop
2nd of November 2020
Late 2019, Heliatek was announced as one of three winners of the “Japan Energy Challenge 2019”, a competition hosted by Japanese SMAP Energy who drives...
Heliatek Applicant Day 30th of June 2020
15th of June 2020
We electrify the world with our new, organic and sustainable solar films. For our location near...
HeliaSol® is labeled as 1 of 1000 efficient solutions by Solar Impulse Foundation
28th of April 2020
Heliatek is excited to announce that its award-winning organic solar film HeliaSol® has passed the stringent criteria...
Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) Program 2020 – “Cohort 7” Review
23th of April 2020
Heliatek was selected out of more than 500 applicants for the participation of the 2020 Dubai Future Accelerators program...
OE-A competition 2020 winner in the category: “Best Publicly Funded Project Demonstrator”
7th of April 2020
Heliatek is proud to win the 2020 OE-A competition in the category: “Best Publicly Funded...
WHITEPAPER: “Organic Photovoltaics – Truly Green Energy: Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint” (copy 1)
27th of March 2020
Heliatek’s first Whitepaper provides you with detailed information on the environmental impacts of HeliaSol®, the…
Strategic Partnership Agreement with PETA Engineering from the Republic of Korea
25th of February 2020
Heliatek has signed a strategic partnership agreement with PETA Engineering from the Republic of Korea.
Heliatek selected as participant for the “Dubai Future Accelerators” program 2020
29th of January 2020
Out of more than 500 companies, Heliatek has been selected to participate in the Dubai...
Heliatek wins Global Innovation Award 2020
17th of January 2020
Heliatek is deeply honored and proud to win the 2020 Global Innovation Award created by...
First OPV Pilot in Dubai with Etihad ESCO
18th of December 2019
Heliatek and Etihad Energy Service (ESCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during WETEX Solar...
Heliatek’s truly green and organic solar films
22th of October 2019
Heliatek, the world-leader in organic solar energy solutions, announces today that its award-winning technology have...
Inauguration ceremony of Heliatek’s organic solar film series production
20th of August 2019
Today, Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Germany’s Free State Saxony, Dirk Hilbert, Mayor of Dresden...
Heliatek awarded as winner of the Japan Energy Challenge 2019
16th of August 2019
Heliatek is proud to be awarded as a winner for the Japan Energy Challenge 2019.
EDP and Heliatek providing sustainable energy for Eco-friendly summer Festivals
17th of July 2019
Heliatek is proud to be part of the environmentally sustainable Summer Festival Project supported by...
Heliatek has won Best Innovation-Led Clean-Tech award
12th of June 2019
According to CFI.co judging panel Heliatek is the worthy winner of the 2019 award for…
Solar refresh for an industrial façade
6th of June 2019
Heliatek and innogy-associated municipal utility Lechwerke (LEW) are testing the low-carbon OPV technology.
Go East: Heliatek Solar Films for SAMSUNG
22nd of May 2019
Heliatek has successfully completed its first installation project in the Republic of Korea: Together with strategic partner SAMSUNG...
ACCIONA Wind Turbine Tower installed with OPV films
20th of May 2019
Heliatek has realized a groundbreaking “landmark” OPV installation: 120 flexible organic photovoltaic films...
E-world 2019 (copy 1)
7th of February 2019
The E-world energy & water trade fair took place in Essen from 5 to 7...
Heliatek takes part in the OPE-MENA conference
30th of January 2019
In cooperation with the leading international industry association OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association)...
Welcome to Bau 2019!
15th of January 2019
The trade show Bau 2019 is open since yesterday in Munich and we are there.
Guido van Tartwijk is Heliatek’s new CEO
5th of November 2018
With effect from 1 November 2018, Guido van Tartwijk has become the new Chief Executive...
World’s largest façade installed with organic photovoltaics in the port of Duisburg
4th of October 2018
Approximately 185 m² of Heliatek’s organic photovoltaic films were installed on the façade of a...
The key to a sustainable building façade
11th of June 2018
During the last two years, as part of the EU-funded PVme project, an international consortium...
Heliatek cooperates with Engie on its Harmony advertising campaign
2nd of May 2018
Engie, the French energy group, recently launched the international advertising campaign ‘Engie Harmony’.
Heliatek participating at Swissbau!
15th of January 2018
As one out of 1,046 exhibitors Heliatek is attending Swissbau, one of the largest construction...
European research team achieves milestone in the laser structuring of organic solar cells
18th of December 2017
As part of the ALABO project, a research team has been working on the foundations...
Fighting climate change – Heliatek at „Tech For Planet“ event
18th of December 2017
On 11 December Heliatek took part in the “Tech For Planet” initiative in Paris, held...
The world’s largest BiOPV installation completed in France using Heliatek’s Solar Film Solution,…
14th of November 2017
Today ENGIE, Heliatek and the Departement of Charentes Maritimes officially inaugurated the world’s largest BiOPV...
First step for energy generating concrete façade
6th of November 2017
For two years, we are working together with the world largest manufacturer of building material...
Heliatek and Lechwerke Augsburg expands energy façade with HeliaFilm®
4th of October 2017
Lechwerke (LEW), located in the city of Augsburg, has extended their “Energy Façade” project by...
New Heliatek solar energy façade on ENGIE’s research center
30th of June 2017
Solar films manufactured by German company Heliatek have been installed on ENGIE Laborelec’s building in...
Heliatek implements BIOPV pilot project (2nd phase) – Singapore
30th of August 2016
The second phase of Heliatek’s large pilot installation has been successfully completed in Singapore.
RWE Installs Organic Solar Film from Heliatek on Biogas Plant
28th of June 2016
RWE inaugurated a modern biogas plant in Bergheim-Paffendorf. The large façade of the fermenters is…
Heliatek deploys with Kandil Steel its first large BIOPV project on African continent
23rd of June 2016
Heliatek has implemented, with its partner Kandil Steel, its first Building integrated Organic Photovoltaic (BIOPV)...
Asia’s largest Building Integrated Organic PV (BIOPV) completed – Singapore
14th of September 2015
The first phase of Heliatek’s pilot project in Singapore has been successfully completed. 30m² of...
Heliatek supplies HeliaFilm® for Asia’s largest BIOPV installation in Singapore
2nd of March 2015
Heliatek’s partner, vTrium Energy, will be implementing the world’s most powerful and Asia’s largest BIOPV...
Successful start of pilot project for energy self-sufficient air dome
15th of January 2015
Heliatek has successfully installed its solar film, HeliaFilm®, on a PVC-based membrane air dome in…