More time to get your Suffolk solar panel and battery storage quote
With extra time to apply, homeowners have more opportunity to save on their energy bills, cut carbon emissions and boost local renewable energy generation.
Solar Together Suffolk helps homeowners feel confident that they are paying a fair price for a high-quality installation from qualified installers, without the hassle of shopping around themselves.
On offer are solar panels with optional battery storage and EV charge points, as well as retrofit battery storage for anyone who already has solar panels installed and is looking to get more from the renewable energy they generate.
Registration to the scheme is free, and there is no obligation to go ahead with an installation.
Suffolk’s councils, including Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, are working in partnership with iChoosr, experts in sustainable energy transition.
The aim is to make the transition to clean energy as cost-effective and hassle-free as possible, and enabling homeowners to increase their independence from the national grid.
“We’ve had a fantastic response to this year’s Solar Together Suffolk scheme, so we’re extending the registration deadline to 15 November, so that even more people can benefit.
“Once you’ve submitted some basic details online about your property, you’ll then receive a package price for your installation of solar panels, batteries or EV charger. There’s no cost for that, and you can just walk away if you don’t want to commit to the offer.”
“With more and more people driving electric vehicles, and uncertainty around energy prices, there’s a real appetite to become self-sufficient with electricity use.
“Homes account for nearly a quarter of all Suffolk’s CO2 emissions. Through the Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan, we are helping homeowners and landlords make their homes and lifestyles as sustainable and energy efficient as possible.”
"Excellent! Solar Together Suffolk took all the hassle of finding a provider, and the group-buying secured me a better discount than trying to do this on my own. It was a no-brainer."
How does it work?
- Householders can register online by 15 November 2024 for free and without obligation on the Solar Together website
- Approved UK solar PV suppliers participate in a reverse auction. They are able to offer competitive pricing as the volume and geographic concentration makes it possible for them to realise greater efficiencies, which they pass on with lower prices for installations.
- After the auction, registered households will be emailed a personal recommendation which is specific to the details they submitted in their registration.
- If they choose to accept their recommendation, the specifics of their installation will be confirmed with a technical survey after which a date can be set for the installation of their solar PV system.
- Telephone and email helpdesks 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.
“With energy prices continuing to fluctuate, Suffolk residents are seeking ways to lower their carbon footprint, cut energy costs, and become more independent from the grid. "The Solar Together group-buying scheme provides a simple method to make an informed choice from a reliable, vetted provider. The scheme allows more households to make the renewable switch than would typically be the case.”
iChoosr has been collaborating with UK councils since 2015 on its Solar Together scheme, aiming to accelerate the energy transition nationwide.
The initiative aims to encourage residents to partake in the collective purchase of solar PV and battery storage systems.
To date, Solar Together has installed 13,750 solar panels in Suffolk, reducing carbon emissions by 27,100 tonnes over 25 years – equivalent to 15,000 cars off the road in that time.
iChoosr’s schemes have been delivered in partnership with local authorities in five countries. More than 180 schemes have led to 178,000 residents installing solar PV systems.
