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If you want accurate solar panel quotes, a technical solar survey, and a smooth installation process, this is the exact step-by-step journey Spirit Energy takes UK homeowners through. Use our solar calculator to get instant estimates, then follow the seven steps below to understand precisely what happens next.

The Feed in Tariff encouraged hundreds of thousands of UK homeowners to install solar panels between 2010 and 2019. Many of these systems are still running today and earning very generous FiT rates. Because the incentives were so strong, the most common questions we hear are:

Can’t have solar PV on your roof? Fear not, you can still benefit from the power of solar energy through smart home battery storage. Home battery storage is fast becoming central to the UK’s energy landscape. Whether you have solar panels or not, a home storage battery lets you store cheap or renewable electricity and use it when prices are high. By 2026, battery systems will be standard across many UK homes, helping reduce bills, balance the grid, and make energy independence achievable.

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?

Across the UK, more households are investing in renewable energy and storage to cut bills and reduce reliance on the grid. But in Aylesbury, one property has taken this ambition to extraordinary heights.

When you invest in solar panels and battery storage, the questions are always the same. How much electricity will it actually generate. How much difference does the battery make. Is there any maintenance or hassle involved. And above all, how much impact will it really have on your electricity bill. Is it a worthwhile investment.

Deciding to install solar panels and a battery is one of the smartest investments you can make for your home. Done right, it can cut energy bills, provide independence from the grid, and add value to your property. But if it’s done wrong, the outcome can be costly and disappointing. Solar is not something you can just order online and have working out of the box. Careful planning and expert design are essential to getting the best long-term return.

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.

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.

Tesla’s long-awaited DC expansion packs have now arrived, and at Spirit Energy we’re proud to offer them as an affordable way to boost your Powerwall 3 system. Priced at around £5200 per unit, these DC expansion packs provide additional battery storage without the need to install another full Powerwall 3. In this blog, we’ll explain what these expansion packs are, their key features, installation options, and how they can benefit your home energy storage setup.