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Registrations are currently closed.

What is Solar Together West of England?

We are working in partnership with independent experts iChoosr and local councils to give homeowners the opportunity to generate renewable energy at home through a group-buying solar panel scheme.

Solar Together operates on a group-buying approach, with the core principle that by coming together homeowners will have enhanced buying power which allows the approved providers to offer a better price than individual homeowners might get from entering the market alone.

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Solar Together West of England

Solar panels, battery storage and EV charging

Solar Together West of England has delivered over 1,700 installations through the previous two rounds. See the map below for locations. A total of 6.5MW of generation capacity has been installed saving an estimated 33,000 tonnes of carbon over 25 years. The group buying approach offered a 22% discount in Round 1 (2021) and a 34% discount in Round 2 (2023) based on the typical market price for an average 14-panel system at that time.

Solar Together West of England offers solar panels with optional battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charge points. For residents who have already invested in solar panels, the scheme offers battery storage installation and EV charge points to maximise how much of their self-generated energy they can use at home and become less dependent on electricity from the grid.

Who was eligible?

Registrations are currently closed. To register for the scheme, residents must either own their own house or have permission from the landlord to install solar panels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (non-domestic) and Commonhold Associations meeting this requirement could also participate.

How did it work?

1. Register

Applicants register to become part of the group for free and without obligation.

Registration is open from 19th August 2024'

2. Auction

Our approved solar installers bid for the work in a reverse ‘auction’. The most competitive offer, from these pre-vetted installers, wins the auction.

3. Personal recommendation

Applicants are emailed a personal recommendation for their home based on the details you provided during registration. This will include the costs and specifications for a complete solar panel installation.

4. You decide

The decision is then with the applicant as to whether they want to accept the recommendation. There is no obligation to continue, and applicants have four weeks to decide.

5. Installation

If applicants accept, the winning installer will contact them to survey their roof and set an installation date. All installations are planned to be completed six months after accepting.

Helpdesk support

Telephone and email support are on-hand throughout the whole process, which, together with information sessions, will allow households to make an informed decision in a safe and hassle-free environment.

 

More information

Check with your local council for information about whether you will need to make an application for planning permission or other consents.

Visit your council’s energy advice pages for information about other schemes offered to residents to help improve home energy efficiency.

Solar Together West of England is delivering on our net zero commitments to decarbonise the energy system and increase local renewable energy as part of the West of England Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan.

Further Support

For more info on improving the energy efficiency of your home visit our Retrofit West Advice Service

Lendology CIC are a not-for-profit, certified carbon neutral lender working in partnership with local councils since 2005. Find out more about their loan scheme for homeowners to help pay for solar panels and other renewable energy measures.

 

Solar Together West of England Installations

Check out where the Solar Together rooftop solar and battery installations are in our region using our interactive map. Click on each ward to find out the number of installations and the kilowatt peak capacity.

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