Homeowner Blog

When you invest in solar panels, you want absolute confidence that the company you select is reliable, professional and transparent. Being endorsed as a Which? Trusted Trader provides exactly that reassurance. Our membership of the scheme means we have been through one of the most thorough vetting processes in the home-improvement industry. In this article, we’ll explain what Which? does, why its Trusted Trader endorsement matters and how it benefits you when you choose us for your solar installation.

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.

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.

Last updated: May 2026. Rates and tariff availability change quarterly, so check the Octopus website for the current figures in your postcode before you switch.

Pictured -
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.

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.

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.

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.