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Our Renewable Energy Blogs

We have three blogs at Spirit, covering renewable energy from a homeowner, commercial and contractor perspective. Keep up-to-date with all the latest developments in solar PV, battery storage and EV charging.

Recent posts

Was £17k On Solar and Tesla Powerwall Worth It?

Posted by Alicja Kopinska on 24 Oct 2025

When Sam installed a solar and battery system last year, he had the same questions that most homeowners do. Would solar really generate enough energy to make a difference? Would the investment pay off? And was it risky to be one of the first people in the UK to install a Tesla Powerwall 3?

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AIKO's Advanced Shading Technology Explained

Posted by Alicja Kopinska on 17 Oct 2025

AIKO has quickly established itself at the forefront of solar innovation, with its NeoStar 3 range breaking records for both power and efficiency. But beyond its headline 500 W output and 25% efficiency, there’s another feature that truly sets AIKO apart, its cell-level shade mitigation technology.

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How to Improve EPC Rating with Solar?

Posted by Alicja Kopinska on 10 Oct 2025

Across the UK, businesses are under growing pressure to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) currently prohibit the letting of commercial properties below an EPC rating of E, with government plans to raise the minimum to B by 2030. For property owners and facility managers, this shift is not just regulatory - it’s financial. Buildings with low EPC scores are becoming harder to lease, insure, or refinance.

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Solar Roof Tiles: Are They Worth It in 2025?

Posted by Alicja Kopinska on 03 Oct 2025

For many people, the thought of turning your entire roof into a power station sounds like the dream. No chunky panels, no compromise on appearance - just sleek roof tiles that quietly generate electricity.

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Commercial Solar Skin: Branding, Planning and Sustainability in One Solution

Posted by Spirit Energy on 01 Jul 2025

Solar Skin for Commercial Projects: Branding, Planning and Aesthetics in One Solution

Solar technology has long been valued for its ability to reduce operational costs and support sustainability targets. But as more businesses seek to integrate solar without compromising visual impact or site design, aesthetics are becoming an increasingly important consideration. That’s where Solar Skin comes in.

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Solar Panel Grants for Farming: Boost Productivity and Cut Costs

Posted by Luke Pemberton on 10 Jan 2025

With rising energy costs and growing environmental pressure, UK farmers need practical solutions to cut expenses and meet sustainability goals. The government’s Improving Farm Productivity Grant, administered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), offers a direct route for farmers to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and improve their bottom line.

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From P-Type to N-Type Solar Panels, Why the Shift?

Posted by Charlie McGibbon on 08 May 2024

For those who have their finger on the pulse of the solar energy market, it's becoming obvious that there is an increasing shift towards the manufacture and use of n-type solar from p-type panels in both commercial and domestic settings, to the point where the former now dominate. But why has this shift come about, and more fundamentally what is the difference between the two?

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High Power Solar Panels

Posted by George Riley on 18 May 2022

In the space of just a few years, the average panel we install on domestic projects has shot up from around 315W to at least 375W, with more and more residential modules breaking the 400W barrier.

This is down to a few factors, such as the widespread adoption of new, more efficient technologies, bigger cells and bigger modules:

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Tier 1 Solar Panels: Are They Worth It?

Posted by George Riley on 07 Apr 2022

When researching solar PV, you may have come across the phrase ‘tier 1 solar panels’. It’s used as a selling point by some manufacturers and installers to demonstrate the reliability of their products. But is that really the case?

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