Welcome To
Powering a
NEW ERA
of Solar Manufacturing in Africa
Empowering African Growth
At GQ Helios, we are committed to fostering local development in Africa by utilizing its abundant natural resources for sustainable energy products that can serve not only the African market but compete on the Global stage. Our mission is to drive economic prosperity while striving towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Striving towards a 10GW polysilicon, ingot, wafer & cell solar supply chain made in South Africa.
Our Technology
We manufacture advanced European-developed back-contact solar cell technology that is commercially proven and ahead of today’s market. Our lines are designed to be upgraded over time, and we are committed to ongoing R&D investment to ensure GQ Helios remains future-ready for different back contact cell architectures and tandem back contact perovskite.
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About GQ Helios
GQ Helios is developing advanced polysilicon, ingot, wafer and solar cell manufacturing in South Africa using leading European technology. We aim to build a low-carbon, high-efficiency PV supply chain that connects Africa globally through innovation, sustainability, and responsible industrial growth to the global economy.
About GQE Holdings
GQE Holdings is the parent industrial group behind GQ Helios, striving towards integrated capabilities across solar manufacturing, batteries, materials, and renewable-energy projects. Our mission is to drive sustainable industrialization and strengthen Africa’s role in the global energy transition.
Meet the Team
These are the public faces of GQ Helios. Behind them stands a group of technical and strategic leaders across Europe and South Africa, whose expertise, and drive push our vision forward.
