"A growing number of local councils across England are teaming up with the Solar Together scheme to offer residents steep discounts on solar panels and battery storage through collective purchasing. Instead of shopping around alone, homeowners can register and benefit from the bargaining power of their community, potentially cutting costs by 10-25 % or more. Below, we explain what Solar Together is, list the councils already participating, and show how households can gain."
"Solar Together is a nationwide group-buying initiative run in partnership with local authorities and delivered by energy specialists iChoosr. Instead of homeowners negotiating alone, large groups register their interest together. Approved installers then compete in a reverse auction to offer the best price for supply and installation. Once the auction closes, every registered household receives an offer based on their roof type, energy usage, and system size. The scheme's organisers oversee installer vetting and quality control, requiring MCS accreditation and RECC or HIES membership."
Solar Together allows homeowners to join a group-buying scheme coordinated with local authorities and delivered by energy specialists iChoosr. Large groups register interest and approved installers compete in a reverse auction to provide the best price for supply and installation. Registered households receive tailored offers based on roof type, energy usage, and system size. Organisers vet installers and require MCS accreditation plus RECC or HIES membership. The process reduces hassle, cuts costs, and supports councils' net-zero goals. Participants in previous rounds reported average savings of 10–25% compared with typical market quotes. A growing list of councils across England participates.
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