Spirit Energy

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

Can You Reapply for DNO Permission and Get More Capacity?

Posted by Tok Charles on 12 Mar 2025

When installing a solar PV and battery storage system, securing permission from the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is a crucial step. If you’ve been restricted by the DNO in terms of generation or export capacity, you might be wondering whether you can reapply for more capacity in the future. The short answer? Yes, and in many cases, it may be worth doing so. Here’s what you need to know.

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Installing Solar Panels & Tesla Powerwall 3 with Gary Does Solar

Posted by Spirit Energy YouTube on 10 Mar 2025
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Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Sigenergy SigenStor – Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Spirit Energy on 03 Mar 2025

With home battery storage becoming an essential part of energy independence, the Tesla Powerwall 3 and Sigenergy SigenStor stand out as two of the best options in the UK. Both offer solar integration, backup power, and scalability, but which one is right for your home?

This detailed comparison breaks down the key differences between these two advanced battery systems to help you make an informed choice.

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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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