Three weeks to go for residents to register their interest in Solar Together for solar panel installation at lower prices from trusted installers
There's only three weeks to go for residents and owners of business premises to register their interest in Solar Together and take advantage of considerable savings on solar panel, battery and EV charger installations from qualified installers.

There's only three weeks to go for residents and owners of business premises to register their interest in Solar Together and take advantage of considerable savings on solar panel, battery and EV charger installations from qualified installers.
Following the success of the 2022 and 2023 schemes, Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council are working in partnership with iChoosr, independent experts in group buying, on the third Solar Together scheme which has already seen over 2,500 residents sign up.
Solar Together gives residents and businesses the opportunity to invest in renewable energy from a trusted provider to reduce their energy bills and improve their carbon footprint. The scheme utilises group buying to leverage cheaper solar panel and installation costs from vetted providers. The core principle is that coming together as a group provides enhanced buying power and allows the approved providers to offer a better price than individual home or commercial business owners might get from entering the market alone.
The initiative offers rooftop solar panels (also known as solar PV) with optional battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charge points. It also offers battery storage installation for residents who have already invested in solar panels and are looking to maximise how much of their self-generated energy they can use at home and become less dependent on electricity from the grid.
The scheme has been popular and well received by residents with many leaving their feedback on how it was for them. One resident said Our experience of Solar Together was great from start to finish. We signed up to just see what the cost might be and were pleasantly surprised that we could afford the quoted price. This very quickly moved to a survey and before we knew it, installation. A seamless service with excellent customer care throughout.
Another resident commented The process was straightforward to follow with good communications and explanation of what was going to happen and when." And in regard to quality and price, another resident said, "it gives the reassurance of quality control and a very competitive price for the whole installation.
Cllr Dominic Muns, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment, said: There's only three weeks to go for residents and owners of commercial buildings to register their interest in Solar Together. There's no obligation to accept the offer made following the registration period so I would encourage anyone considering solar panels to sign up before 9 August, to see if this deal is right for them and benefit from the considerable savings that can be made.
Solar Together is a real game changer for solar panel technology in Wiltshire, offering residents and owners of commercial buildings the opportunity to get solar panels installed hassle-free at more affordable prices from trusted providers with all the support they need to make the most of their green investment.
This is the third Solar Together scheme we've ran with iChoosr and the previous schemes have delivered 1,110 installations, totalling more than 10,660 solar panels and resulting in over £11 million invested by residents into the green economy. All of the schemes combined are also estimated to lead to a reduction of 22,000 tonnes of CO2 over the 25-year guaranteed lifetime of the solar panels installed.
Solar Together is a great way for households and businesses to make long-term savings by generating their own renewable energy, whilst also helping our ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions across the county.
The prospect of choosing an installer and making the change to renewable energy can be daunting, but Solar Together makes the switch to clean energy as hassle-free as possible. The scheme supports people every step of the way, providing clear and objective information that people can trust, so that they can make a well-informed decision and receive expert guidance throughout the process.
The lower cost of the product and installation is made possible by iChoosr holding a reverse auction with vetted installers who compete to offer the group of residents who have signed up the best price. Across the country, iChoosr have helped facilitate over 33,000 installations with 10-25% average savings against the market average.
There is no obligation to go ahead with purchasing solar panels if people register their interest. They will receive a detailed and easy to understand personal recommendation which they can choose whether to accept or not.
The scheme is open for registrations in Wiltshire and Swindon and the deadline is 9 August 2024. People who are interested can register for free.
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 can also participate.
To register their interest or for more information including likely costs and the amount of energy people can expect to generate, people can visit the Solar Together site for the local authority area in which they reside:
- Solar Together Wiltshire (solartogether.co.uk) (opens new window)
- Solar Together Swindon (opens new window)
Residents from across Swindon and Wiltshire who wish to contact iChoosr for more information can email wiltshire@solartogether.co.uk (opens new window) or call 0800 048 8113.
Residents looking for ideas on how to lower their carbon footprint and information on accessing support or grants for energy efficiency in homes can visit What you can do as an individual.