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Southampton residents will boost local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emissions, and save on energy bills with a community-led solar panel initiative
Southampton residents are coming together again to invest in renewable energy sources through a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage.
Solar Together Hampshire helps homeowners feel confident that they are paying the right price for a high-quality installation from pre-approved installers.
Southampton 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.
The scheme allows homeowners to increase their independence from the national grid.
It’s free to register here, and there is no obligation to go ahead with an installation. Southampton City Council is working in partnership with iChoosr, experts in sustainable energy transition, to make the transition to clean energy as cost-effective and hassle-free as possible.
Cllr John Savage, Cabinet Member for Green City and Net Zero said: “For the second year running, this scheme has pre-approved installers which gives the residents of Southampton the confidence they might need to make an investment into solar. Making the switch supports cutting carbon emissions, generates more renewable local energy as well as saving money on energy bills.”
How does it work?
Householders can register online to become part of the group for free and without obligation.
Pre-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 help desks 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.
Marie-Louise Abretti, Solar Together UK Business Manager, added: “With energy prices continuing to fluctuate, residents of Southampton are looking for opportunities to reduce their carbon emissions, save on energy bills, and increase their independence from the grid. The Solar Together group-buying scheme offers a straightforward way to make an informed decision and to access a competitive offer from a trusted, vetted provider.”
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 in Southampton, Solar Together delivered 48 installations and 2 retrofit installations, just last year – leading to more than an estimated saving of 1000 tonnes of C02 over 25 years.
iChoosr’s schemes have been delivered in partnership with local authorities in five countries. More than 116 schemes have led to 157,000 residents installing solar PV systems.
Text via Southampton City Council
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