Helio Corporation announced that it has finished a comprehensive economic model for its proprietary space‑based solar power (SBSP) architecture, estimating a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of $0.10 to $0.20 per kilowatt‑hour at wholesale and $0.07 per kilowatt‑hour under more aggressive assumptions. The model incorporates launch cost trends, orbital assembly methods, thin‑film photovoltaic advances, RF transmission efficiency, and terrestrial rectenna infrastructure, positioning the company to move from conceptual validation to a financially grounded implementation plan.
Helio’s FY2025 financials show a revenue decline to $3.88 million from $6.89 million in FY2024, a net loss of $4.03 million versus a $1.86 million loss the prior year, and a gross profit margin of 23.8% compared with 39.7% in FY2024. Management forecasts FY2026 revenue of $8 million to $10 million as the company pivots toward commercial markets after reduced NASA activity.
Chief Technology Officer Gregory Deloy said, “We are witnessing a unique convergence between the history of humanity’s work on SBSP concepts, emerging technology, and the maturation of the new space economy, including the falling costs of launch. We are at both the technical and economic inflection point that will enable SBSP to become a technically robust and cost‑effective reality.” Chief Executive Officer Ed Cabrera added, “The completion of our economic modeling and analysis underscores our dedication to long‑term shareholder value, responsible capital deployment, and advancing space‑based solar power as a sustainable baseload energy solution for the global market.”
Market sentiment around Helio remains positive, with StockInvest.us rating the stock a “Strong Buy” as of February 27 2026 based on a strong rising trend and positive moving‑average signals. Insider sentiment is also reported as positive, reflecting confidence in the company’s strategic pivot to SBSP.
The economic modeling milestone enables Helio to pursue technical demonstrations, form strategic partnerships, and raise capital in the coming months. By quantifying the cost competitiveness of SBSP—projected to reach $0.07 per kilowatt‑hour under aggressive assumptions—the company demonstrates that orbital energy platforms could become economically viable by the 2040s, aligning with global renewable energy goals and leveraging Helio’s core engineering expertise.
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