Latest group-buying scheme for solar panels launched in Wirral
Many more homes across Wirral could be benefitting from energy-saving solar panels and battery storage.
A repeat of a successful money-saving, group-buying scheme which saw which saw 7,500 solar panels fitted to over 700 households is now underway.
Following the successful first two rounds of the Solar Together scheme which saw the costs for a typical 14-panel solar array around 33% and 37% less than the market price, it is now back for a third time.
The first two schemes are expected to help reduce carbon emissions by 13,000 tonnes over 25 years, the equivalent of taking 7,250 cars off the road for a year.
Wirral residents can again join the Liverpool City Region group-buying scheme, which offers solar panels with optional battery storage and Electric Vehicle 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. In addition the Solar Together schemes help people to feel confident that they are paying the right price for a high-quality installation from qualified installers.
Local councils across the Liverpool City Region are working in partnership with iChoosr, experts in sustainable energy transition, to help make the transition to clean energy as cost-effective and hassle-free as possible for residents.
It’s free to register your interest in taking part – visit the website here – and there is no obligation to go ahead with an installation.
Cllr Graham Morgan, Liverpool City Region Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration, said:
Solar panels allow people to cut their energy bills and to do their bit for the environment but the process can sometimes feel complicated and finding a trustworthy contractor might feel daunting to some residents.
Solar Together helps to address those concerns and give residents a simpler way to make the leap and the take-up so far across the city region over the first two rounds shows that many have now taken that step.
In detail - how does it work?
● Householders can register online to become part of the group for free and without obligation.
● 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.
