Solarsense was delighted to welcome so many people to the official opening of Helios House event Friday 31^st March 2017.

In the morning, professionals were given presentations by industry speakers from Solarsense, Fronius UK and others about the latest solar PV technology.

Over 70 visitors were treated to a site tour and presentation in the afternoon by architects Cavanna Askew about the building design and renewable energy technologies.

With other industry professionals on ‘pop up’ stands, customers were able to learn about the renewable energy technologies and see it in operation.

Visitors admiring the glass glass modules in the 12.85 kWp roof integrated GB Sol solar PV system.

Bruce Cross, Managing Director GB Sol showcasing fully integrated in-roof solar PV systems.

Andy Trewin, Sunamp provided advice on heat battery storage.

Helios House – Greek god of sun

Generating more energy than it consumes, Helios House provides a regional demonstration centre on renewable energy technology for interested groups to visit (e.g. schools, professionals, local energy co-ops).

By practising what we preach, Solarsense has invested in a showcase building that utilises the latest renewable energy technology available for all homes and offices. This exemplary project was accepted for a West of England Regional Growth fund as it provides a real life case study for the West Country to visit and learn from.

The building features the latest technology for renewable energy:

• Fully integrated in-roof solar PV system by GB Sol (82.5 m2 area of panels, 12.85 kWp)
• Heat battery store by Sunamp (provides hot water throughout the building)
• Ground source heat pump (underfloor heating)
• Mechanical Ventilated Heat Recovery System (heat recovery)
• Electric vehicle charging (electric cars and vans)

Special thank you to architects, Cavanna Askew for their inspirational design work and to Natural Design and Build for delivering the vision.

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Celebrating 21 years

Solarsense stepped to into the new Zero Carbon Offices in January 2017.

Moving only a short distance across the fields from the old warehouse-based offices, the new building instantly provided a warmer, brighter and more airy atmosphere for everyone to work in.

According to Stephen Barrett, Managing Director of Solarsense, the vision extends beyond providing a new office space.

“Producing three times more energy than we consume and with minimal heating requirements, this is the future for all homes and offices.”

“Helios House is an exemplary building to inspire and encourage others to take up the latest technology for reducing energy consumption. Transforming a brown field site with unattractive old buildings into the modern elegant offices that are here today shows what can be achieved.”

Richard Simon, Solarsense Technical Director commented;

“The office was designed and built to our specification and it has proved to be everything we expected; light, airy, warm and clean. A joy to be in.”

For more information about Helios House click here.

To organise your own site tour event see here.