How it works

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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Ian Farminer
January 13, 2024
Helios 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 Edwards
November 4, 2023
I 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 Francis
October 13, 2023
Helios installed solar panels, batteries and EV charger. They were very responsive and professional. I highly recommend.
Ian Challand
October 12, 2023
I 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 Elder
February 7, 2023
Extremely speedy job putting up our solar panels and very happy to explain as they went. Also extremely nice guys!
Les Beer
January 13, 2023
Good people to deal with, Will et all supplied my kit about 4 years ago, very professional installation with good advice too
John Knights
October 30, 2022
Absolutely satisfied with Helios excellent, informative service. Totally satisfied ......Highly recommended.
Susan Booker
November 1, 2021
Laurence is a very pleasant and friendly electrician. He did a good job and left the area clean and tidy. Very happy with the work and will definitely call him when we need more work .
Bev Willstrop
July 22, 2021
Very pleased with the work done to reinstall my solar panels following roofing work. The guys worked so hard in over 30 degree heat. Polite and cheerful throughout. Panels working well again. No hesitation in recommending to others.
Joseph Kelly
June 8, 2021
Lawrence came to help put up several pendant lights and a porch light in our new house and he was very efficient and professional with his work. We look forward to using him again in future for a loft light and outdoor light. We highly recommend his services! Joe and Lucy

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