THE Solar Together scheme – introduced in Warrington two years ago – to enable residents to benefit from group buying of solar panels and battery storage, has re-opened.
Facilitated by the borough council, alongside Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester councils, the Cheshire-wide scheme brings together residents who are interested in installing solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging.
It has already supported 190 Warrington households.
Warrington residents can join the group-buying scheme, which offers solar panels with optional battery storage and EV charge points, as well as retrofit battery storage for residents who have already invested in solar panels and are looking to get more from the renewable energy they generate.
Group-buying aims to make purchasing solar panels and batteries much more accessible and affordable than if residents were to individually buy solar panels on their own.
The Solar Together scheme also provides residents and businesses with an opportunity to combat rising energy prices by generating their own clean energy.
Residents can register their details on the Solar Together website to get involved. Solar Together will hold a reverse auction with pre-vetted installers, who compete to offer registrants the most competitive price.
Registrants receive a personal recommendation for their home based on the information provided during registration. You can then decide if you want to accept the recommendation, which will include information about the winning installer, the proposed installation, costs and savings. There is no obligation to go forward with the recommendation.
When the recommendation is accepted, the winning installer will arrange a roof survey and set an installation date. All installations aim to be complete within six months of acceptance. Registration will close on Friday October 17.
Cllr Tony Higgins, Warrington Council’s cabinet member for climate change, sustainability and the environment, said: “We’re proud to support the return of the Solar Together scheme in Warrington. It’s a fantastic opportunity for residents to make the switch to clean energy in a way that’s affordable and straightforward. By working together, we can reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions, and build a greener future for our community.”
For more information about the Solar Together scheme, visit: solartogether.co.uk/warringtonsolartogether.co.uk/warrington>, or to find out other ways you can take climate action
