The past year at iHelios has been defined by delivery, optimisation, and structured expansion.
Not ideas. Not concepts. Real systems, deployed in real buildings, supported by growing partnerships in the UK and internationally.
Our focus has been clear: scale what works, improve what’s deployed, and prepare for the next phase of electric heating adoption.
Deployment across real-world residential projects
Over the past year, iHelios infrared heating systems have been installed across a wide range of residential environments, including:
- Homes from 75 m² to 550 m²
- Passive houses
- Single-room installations
- Garden rooms and outdoor buildings used year-round
- HMOs (4-, 12- and 41-room configurations)
- Multi-unit residential buildings, including 4-unit, 18-unit and 36-flat developments
This diversity reflects a system designed for repeatable deployment across building types, from compact spaces to complex residential assets.
Continuous improvement through applied R&D
Alongside deployment, iHelios has maintained a strong programme of applied research and development, driven by live systems in use.
Key focus areas include:
- System reliability and long-term stability
- Installation efficiency for retrofit and new-build projects
- Performance optimisation in well-insulated and passive buildings
- Scalable design logic for multi-unit developments
This is incremental improvement based on operational feedback, not theoretical development.
Software, AI and intelligent control
On the software side, the past year marked the start of AI-supported development within iHelios’ control architecture.
The focus is on:
- Adaptive control behaviour
- Improved responsiveness to occupancy and usage patterns
- Reduced manual intervention
- Foundations for deeper automation and optimisation
The objective is consistent performance and lower operational cost, while keeping systems simple for end users.
Smart energy integration
We also advanced smart energy integration, connecting infrared heating with battery storage and energy management.
Rather than treating heating as a standalone component, iHelios systems are designed to operate as part of a wider electric energy ecosystem. This is particularly relevant for electric-only homes, passive buildings, modular spaces, and cost-sensitive housing.
Partnerships: UK and international expansion
A key achievement this year has been the expansion of partnership-led growth.
We have been actively working with:
- Architects designing electric-only and low-energy buildings
- Electricians and installers delivering scalable, compliant systems
- Landlords and property owners seeking predictable, low-maintenance heating solutions
In parallel, we have established and progressed international partnerships, supporting expansion into:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Poland
- France
- Lebanon
These partnerships support localisation, regulatory alignment, and scalable delivery beyond a single market. Partner-led growth is central to iHelios’ international strategy.
Social housing and scalable residential models
We have also begun working with social housing providers, integrating smart infrared heating with battery storage and simplified controls.
The focus in this sector is on:
- Predictable running costs
- Low maintenance requirements
- Simple resident operation
- Long-term reliability at scale
This aligns closely with wider shifts toward electric-only housing solutions.
2026: electric heating moves centre stage
Looking ahead, 2026 will accelerate the move toward electric heating in homes.
Regulation, energy pricing, grid decarbonisation, and all-electric building strategies are converging. Electric heating is no longer a niche; it is becoming the default pathway.
iHelios is positioned directly within this transition, offering:
- Fully electric heating without wet systems
- Compatibility with battery storage and smart energy management
- Straightforward installation in retrofit and new-build projects
Over the past year, iHelios has delivered across homes, HMOs, multi-unit developments, garden buildings, and passive houses, while expanding UK and international partnerships with architects, electricians, landlords, and housing providers.
iHelios operates as a deployed, evolving electric infrared heating and smart energy platform, with a clear technical and commercial direction into 2026 and beyond.
For investors, partners, and industry stakeholders focused on electric heating, intelligent control, and integrated energy systems, the next phase is about scale and international reach.