Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
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Expert insights to keep you one step ahead in the energy revolution. Our homeowner blog covers the latest developments in solar PV, home battery storage, EV charging and LED lighting controls.
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
13h ago
One of the many advantages to installing a solar system in your home is not just cheaper energy bills but the value it can add to your house price. While bearing in mind concepts such as payback period and sustainability, it's also important to understand that a solar system is not a sunk cost, it is a physical addition to your property that has intrinsic value. However, the ways in which solar adds value can be poorly understood even by real estate agents, and the estimates on how much they can increase your property's value can vary quite a bit ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
1M ago
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 ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
2M ago
To find out what constraints having an older roof puts on your potential solar installation, we asked Tok Charles, a Technical Designer here at Spirit some questions that anyone might have ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
2M ago
In summary, yes! But you probably shouldn’t. Here’s why ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
2M ago
Following a rigorous assessment, Spirit Energy are now endorsed by Which? as a Which? Trusted Trader.
To achieve this, we had to demonstrate our expertise in our industry, and agree to abide by the Which? code of conduct which guarantees our customers will receive the high standard of care they've come to expect both of Spirit Energy and companies endorsed by the Which? brand ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
2M ago
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 ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
4M ago
So, after an extended summer, the rain and snow are upon us. But how do solar panels cope in rainy weather? Can water ingress cause problems? And what about snow or hail ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
4M ago
“I’m a landlord with a tenant – I can’t install solar!”
“I’m a tenant with a landlord - I can’t install solar either ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
5M ago
It's been a while since we updated our readership on the full range of export tariffs available on market. Here at Spirit we work closely with a variety of energy companies to help you get the best rates for your solar PV system. With that in mind here is an overview of the state of the market for getting you the best value for excess energy.  ..read more
Spirit Energy Homeowner Blog
5M ago
Everyone knows that you can’t put solar panels on a north facing roof…. or can you?
With electricity prices rising, north facing solar panels are now often worth the money ..read more