How do solar panels work?
Day
Night
Solar Panel
The sun shines on your specifically positioned solar panels generating maximum electricity levels from the sun
Inverter
The energy captured is sent directly to your inverter. This box changes the direct current (DC) electricity captured by solar panels into alternating current (AC), which is what is required for electrical circuits and your domestic appliances
Fuse Box
The inverter sends the converted electricity to your fuse box which can then be split depending on your requirements e.g. appliances, storage battery, and electric car charge point
How the energy is used…
Solar Panel & Invertor
When there is no sunlight, your solar panels will obviously not be capturing any electricity. This is where your storage battery comes into play.
Storage Battery
The energy captured during the day goes from your storage battery back into your fuse box to then feed your domestic appliances and electric car charge point as required.
FYI
You can also charge your storage battery from the electric grid overnight and benefit from the cheaper rates
How the energy is used…
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David Cook2024-05-29Great customer service and support post installation. I had a problem with the bird guard for the panels a year after installation. Helios fixed the problem without quibble and very speedily. It’s great to deal with a company that you can rely on.
Michael Ryalls2024-05-23Such a great firm from planning and design after home visit, to fitting and replacement of faulty inverter for PV panels and powerwall 2 battery. All working fine. Already saving money. Charming fitters, (special mention to Gav). The owner (Will) fell and damaged his back at his home requiring in-patient treatment but still kept in touch. His Son Laurence took the reins smoothly and coordinated scaffolding, fitting and replacement of the faulty inverter to suit my schedule. Great Job. Many thanks from a very satisfied customer.
Edward Bennett2024-04-29Laurence and his team did a fantastic job installing my Sola Panels and Battery Storage system, which involved going to extra lengths to insure it was integrated successfully with a Heat Pump supplied by others. Nothing was too much trouble, a great bunch of guys
Ian Farminer2024-01-13Helios Energy was used as the installer by the supplier of our solar system. An amazing team arrived to fit our system. We would like to thank, Laurence, Gavin, Russ and Aaron for all their hard work during the install. Having met the team, we would highly recommend Helios. If only we had known of them in the first case.
Darren Edwards2023-11-04I used Helios to supply and install a solar panel and battery system in April having had them them recommended by a neighbour and seeing the quality of their work. They listened to my requirements and concerns and installed a system that I am very happy with. They did a great job installing the panels and running cables so they regained out of sight. They also installed the inverter and batteries in my garage to take up as little space as possible . Their pricing is as competitive and they used good quality equipment. I have had a couple of queries regarding system tuning since the install and they have assisted with these. I would highly recommend this small family run company.
Ian Francis2023-10-13Helios installed solar panels, batteries and EV charger. They were very responsive and professional. I highly recommend.
Ian Challand2023-10-12I have an existing solar and battery installation and needed an additional battery. I researched several companies and chose Helios based on price, location and knowledge. I found them to be very reliable, and they kept me informed every step of the way. I found them to be thorough in asking me what I needed and the best way to implement my needs and to deliver and install my products efficiently and to always clean up afterwards. This si the company the others should aim to emulate.
Douglas Elder2023-02-07Extremely speedy job putting up our solar panels and very happy to explain as they went. Also extremely nice guys!
Les Beer2023-01-13Good people to deal with, Will et all supplied my kit about 4 years ago, very professional installation with good advice too
John Knights2022-10-30Absolutely satisfied with Helios excellent, informative service. Totally satisfied ......Highly recommended.
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