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Sunrise of Innovation: Navigating the Future of Solar Energy
Discover the future of solar energy as it shines brighter than ever.
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Illuminating the Past: A History of Solar Energy
In the vast tapestry of human history, the story of solar energy weaves a thread that spans millennia. From the dawn of civilization to...
Apr 4, 20242 min read


The Future of Social Housing: Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Solutions
In the evolving landscape of urban development, the integration of sustainable and energy-efficient solutions within social housing is...
Mar 28, 20243 min read


How Solar Energy is Transforming Social Housing
Solar energy is revolutionizing social housing, creating sustainable, resilient communities while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Mar 21, 20242 min read


The Role of LED Lighting in Reducing Energy Costs for Social Housing
LED lighting is revolutionizing social housing, reducing energy costs, and creating sustainable, cost-effective living environments.
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Reducing your environmental footprint: a how to guide
Reducing your environmental footprint is crucial in today's world. The impacts of climate change, resource depletion, and pollution have...
Mar 6, 20232 min read


The Benefits of Using Renewable Energy for Communities
The world is rapidly transitioning to clean and renewable energy, driven by growing concerns over climate change and the need to reduce...
Jan 30, 20232 min read


Revving Up Sustainability: The Top Benefits of Switching to Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more popular as people begin to recognise the many benefits they offer. From reducing our...
Jan 13, 20232 min read


Intro to renewable energy
Renewable energy is energy that is generated from natural sources, such as sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat, which are...
Dec 19, 20222 min read


Carbon emissions set to reach their limit worldwide by 2025
The IEA (International Energy Agency) has said that thanks to governments worldwide vastly increasing spending on renewable energy, we...
Nov 23, 20222 min read


Why OZEV grants make EV the smart choice
Currently, in 2022, more and more action is needed to help offset the nation's carbon emissions. This is why grants like the OZEV WCS...
Oct 26, 20222 min read


Renewables are the cheapest option for the future!
The rise in investment for renewable assets has led to price projections over the next eight years being lower than originally expected....
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Why our SyncEV products are so good
While we do stock EV products from multiple leading brands at Helix-50 and our parent company smith bros, we want to show you why the...
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Are EV's really that much better than petrol/diesel vehicles?
The answer is yes.... for a start, the environmental benefits are immense. If you choose to drive an electric car rather than a petrol...
Jul 22, 20222 min read


“We need a bailout because you can’t make a pool energy efficient.” - But what if you can?
-Quote from Jane Nickerson in Guardian article Swimming pools in UK will close without energy bailout, ministers told Most swimming pools...
Jun 20, 20224 min read


Why insurance makes EV the smart option in 2022
Back when electric vehicles were new to the market, insurance costs for them would typically much higher than that of a car using an ICE...
Apr 25, 20222 min read


There's no better time than right now to install EV chargers
Fuel prices have recently been soaring at a rate never seen before, so why not make the switch to EV? Although it is typically more...
Mar 11, 20221 min read


It's time to invest in renewables... here's why
A new poll published recently by the department for business, Energy and Industrial strategy displays that more people in the UK are...
Jan 12, 20221 min read


We're exhibiting at Solar & Storage Live 2021!
From Tuesday the 23rd of November to Thursday the 25th of November at the NEC in Birmingham ourselves, our sister company Helix Solar,...
Nov 17, 20211 min read


HYDROGEN HOUSE - FORWARD TO THE FUTURE
Is hydrogen the oxygen in the blood supply for energy in the future? We have a strong believe that past fears and prejudices have slowed...
Nov 13, 20201 min read


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