Getting together with others will be used to give house owners tailored solar deals for their house.
Lincolnshire County Council and domestic solar supplier iChoosr have started an initiative that lets private households buy the sun-fed tech at a competitive price.
The way it works is simple. Households across the county register and their locations are pooled together which then lets iChoosr use that interest to negotiate prices for the necessary kit.
The scheme, called Solar Together, allows the leverage of collective buying power to negotiate better rates from trusted solar panel providers. It takes the guesswork out of bagging a better solar deal.
This group-buying scheme provides homeowners with the opportunity to invest in solar panels and battery storage, with optional EV charge points, as well as retrofit battery storage for those who have already invested in solar panels and are looking to maximize the renewable energy they generate.
How it works
It’s a simple process to get involved in Solar Together.
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Register for free online. There's no obligation and the more people that register, the better the deal for each household
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Approved solar installers will then bid for the work in a reverse ‘auction’. The most competitive offer wins the auction
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You will then receive a personal outline of what’s on offer based on your registration details. This includes costs and specifics of your installation
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You decide. There’s four weeks in which you can accept the recommendation or stop the process. There is no obligation to continue
The scheme also covers battery storage to save the unused energy that is generated by the solar panels on your roof, meaning you can use that energy any time of the day or night. There’s even the possibility of earning money from your unused solar power, being able to export it back to the grid.
Cllr Danny Brookes, executive member for Environment at LCC said: “For private households, buying solar can be fraught with all the options and companies vying for business in what feels like the wild west at times.
“This scheme puts the power back in the hands of the individual with good prices for good quality systems. And all without any obligation. We want this to be a useful tool for every homeowner in Lincolnshire who wants to explore the solar option.”
Marie-Louise Abretti, Solar Together UK business manager added: “The Solar Together group-buying scheme provides a simple way for the residents of Lincolnshire to make well-informed decisions and access a competitive offer from a trusted, vetted provider.”
What to do next
To register your interest go to: https://solartogether.co.uk/lincolnshire/