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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

Spirit Energy Wins Octopus Energy’s Customer‑Focused Installer Award

Posted by Luke Pemberton on 22 Apr 2025

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Archie Helas, Technical Designer, Spirit Energy
Tok Charles, Technical Designer, Spirit Energy
Greg Jackson, CEO, Octopus Energy

Spirit Energy has just been crowned Octopus Energy’s Customer‑Focused Installer - and we couldn’t be more thrilled! On 4 April 2025, CEO Greg Jackson presented us with this prestigious accolade, recognising our passion for putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

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Tesla Powerwall 3 Technical Breakdown - Everything You Need To Know

Posted by Spirit Energy on 22 Apr 2025
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Sigenergy SigenStor - Everything You Need to Know in 5 Minutes

Posted by Spirit Energy YouTube on 15 Apr 2025

 

 

We broke down everything you need to know about the single-phase Sigenergy SigenStor system – in just five minutes – covering its modular design, future-proof battery tech, and advanced smart features.

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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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Philip Dennis Foodservice - 1,636 Panels

Posted by Spirit Energy on 06 Jan 2025

Our recent project for Philip Dennis Foodservice is a standout example of how choosing solar can yield impressive financial returns while also making a positive impact on the environment. It’s our largest commercial solar installation to date, and the results truly speak for themselves.

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Do Businesses Need to Legally Disclose Their Carbon Emissions?

Posted by Charlie McGibbon on 08 Aug 2024

Sustainability has become a major buzzword in the corporate world, with increasing numbers of companies pushing the green agenda both in the boardroom and in their branding. But what benefits does this bring for companies, and with governments increasingly bearing down on Net Zero ambitions, are companies legally required to publish data on their carbon footprint?

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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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