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You Can Decorate Solar Panels? SolarSkin Lets You Cover & Wrap Solar Panels

Luke Pemberton · 01 Jul 2025

Introducing Solar Skin: Custom Solar Panel Aesthetics Without Compromising Performance

A new product is set to enter the UK solar market: Solar Skin. Developed by US-based Sistine Solar, this innovative technology allows solar panels to be customised with designs that either blend into the surrounding roofscape or provide a visually striking alternative to the traditional black or blue panel appearance.

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Topics: Solar PV

AIKO's Neostar 3: The New Benchmark in Residential Solar Panels

Spirit Energy · 09 Jun 2025

We’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the AIKO Neostar 3 in the UK—and it’s finally here. Now available to order, this panel is already our new standard offering at Spirit Energy. But what makes it so special? Is it really a leap forward from the Neostar 2? And is this the right panel for your roof?

In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into the performance specs, design choices and technology that make the Neostar 3 one of the most advanced residential solar panels currently available in the UK.

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Topics: Solar PV

Best Octopus Tariff for Solar and Battery

Luke Pemberton · 14 May 2025

Choosing the right time-of-use tariff can transform a solar-and-battery setup from a novelty into a genuine money-saving powerhouse. An energy tariff determines how much you pay for every unit of electricity you import, and what you receive for every kilowatt-hour you export. While most standard plans charge a flat rate, Octopus Energy’s smart tariffs use time-of-use pricing to reward off-peak consumption and peak exports, perfect for households with solar panels, home batteries, EVs or even heat pumps. Though rates vary regionally (London tends to be about 10 % higher than Yorkshire), the principles we explore here apply across the UK.

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Topics: Battery storage, Tariffs, Solar PV

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

Luke Pemberton · 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

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

Spirit Energy YouTube · 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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Three Phase Sigenergy SigenStor | What's different to single phase?

Spirit Energy YouTube · 11 Apr 2025

 

 

We took a closer look at the three-phase version of the Sigenergy SigenStor to explain how it differs from the standard single-phase setup – and what it means for homeowners with a three-phase supply or commercial clients looking for serious storage capacity.

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Topics: Spirit Energy news

30% More Winter Solar Generation - Solar Panel Wall Mounts

Spirit Energy YouTube · 07 Apr 2025
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Topics: Spirit Energy news

We Went to Parliament to Support Mandatory Solar on New Builds | The Sunshine Bill

Spirit Energy YouTube · 25 Mar 2025

 

 

We travelled to the Houses of Parliament for the second reading of the Sunshine Bill – a proposed law that would make solar panels mandatory on all new homes in the UK.

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Topics: Spirit Energy news

Installing Wall Mounted Solar Panels & 2x Tesla Powerwall 3

Spirit Energy YouTube · 23 Mar 2025

 


Spirit Energy recently installed 18 solar panel wall mounts with two Tesla Powerwall 3 batteries at a house in Buckinghamshire. Learn about the benefits of wall mounted solar panels by watching this video. Learn everything about wall mounted solar panels:

Wall Mounted Solar Panels - Spirit Energy

Wall Mounted Solar Panels - Everything You Need To Know: 
Wall Mounted vs Roof Mounted Solar Panels

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