Join Harborough Solar Together to save on renewable energy and help cut carbon emissions

Harborough District Council has launched the Harborough Solar Together initiative through iChoosr, a company that engages people to purchase sustainable energy products. The council is working with neighbouring districts and boroughs as part of the Green Living Leicestershire Partnership to help households feel confident that they are paying the right price for a high-quality installation from pre-approved installers.

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 people who have already invested in solar panels.

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 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

Cllr Darren Woodiwiss, Harborough District Council’s Cabinet lead for Environmental and Climate Change, said: “By registering you have the opportunity to access high quality solar PV and battery storage systems at a competitive price as well as helping reduce carbon emissions in the Harborough district.”

Marie-Louise Abretti, iChoosr UK Solar manager, said: “With energy prices continuing to increase, residents of Leicestershire 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.”

This innovative scheme builds on six years of highly successful Solar Together programme run across the UK. To date Solar Together has delivered over 14,000 installations and over 300,000 tonnes of avoided lifetime carbon emissions.

For more information visit www.harborough.gov.uk/solar-together where you can register for the scheme.