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Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Sigenergy SigenStor – Everything You Need to Know

Spirit Energy · 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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Topics: Battery storage, Tesla Powerwall

Tesla Powerwall 3 Expansion Packs - Expand Your Home Battery Storage

Luke Pemberton · 28 Feb 2025

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.

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Topics: Battery storage, Tesla Powerwall

What Will Tesla Electric Look Like in the UK?

Luke Pemberton · 03 Aug 2024

When Tesla paid us a visit prior to the launch of the Powerwall 3, they mentioned that Tesla Electric would soon be coming to the UK, and it’s on track for 2025. This exciting development promises to change how we manage our energy with features targeting a similar audience to Octopus Energy’s, which is to say home energy enthusiasts, along with providing big benefits for Tesla customers.

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Topics: Battery storage, Spirit Energy news, Tariffs, Tesla Powerwall

Tesla Powerwall 3 changes the game for DNO

Luke Pemberton · 19 Jul 2024

When you install a solar and/or battery system with an inverter output over 3.68 kW, you will need to apply for and gain permission from your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO).

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Topics: Battery storage, Tariffs, Tesla Powerwall

Tesla Powerwall 3 - How Does it Compare to Powerwall 2?

Alicja Kopinska · 18 Jun 2024

 

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Topics: Battery storage, Tesla Powerwall

What Could the UK Version of Tesla's Powerwall 3 Look Like?

Luke Pemberton · 14 Jun 2024

This is the only photo that we have of the Powerwall 3, taken when one of our technicians visited Tesla at the ExCel in London. 

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Topics: Battery storage, Tesla Powerwall

Where Should You Install a Residential Battery?

Charlie McGibbon · 18 Apr 2024

One of the key issues surrounding battery installation is where to locate the battery in a property. From both a practical and a health and safety perspective, location matters with battery installations, so read on to find out the factors that go into locating your battery.

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Topics: Battery storage, Tesla Powerwall, FAQs

Spirit Energy Given Tesla Premium Installer Status for 2024

Charlie McGibbon · 23 Feb 2024

Spirit Energy has been given Premium Installer status in the UK for 2024, cementing our place in the upper percentiles of Tesla Powerwall installers once again and making us a top choice to help put you on the path to sustainable energy.

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Topics: Battery storage, Spirit Energy news, Tesla Powerwall

Battery Installations to Qualify for 0% VAT

Charlie McGibbon · 21 Dec 2023

In December last year, it was announced by the government that battery only installations will qualify for 0% VAT from the 1st February 2024. Previously, battery installations were only exempt when installed alongside a solar PV system. This makes it the perfect time to consider a battery installation in your home, whether you have an existing solar installation or not.

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Topics: Battery storage, Tariffs, Tesla Powerwall

Tesla announce Powerwall 3

Luke Pemberton · 15 Sep 2023

Tesla have now announced Powerwall 3 and we're sure you have many questions, so we made this FAQ to help iron them out. For a full breakdown of everything we know about Powerwall 3, check out our knowledge bank article here: 

Tesla Powerwall 3 - Everything you need to know

 

Powerwall 3 price, specs, chemistry, release date and more:

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The price of the Powerwall 3 has not been announced yet, however, given the calibre of the integrated inverter, along with it being at the start of its product cycle, we’d expect the price to be between £12,000-£18,000 inc. VAT. Compared to the Powerwall 2 which we currently price around £7,250 - £7,750. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know.

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Topics: Battery storage, Tesla Powerwall, FAQs