With more than 600 residents having participated since 2022, Swindon Borough Council has partnered with iChoosr, the specialists in group buying, to repeat the successful Solar Together scheme. 2025 makes the fourth year of the scheme, which will again also be run in partnership with Wiltshire Council with the registration window opening on Monday, 02 June 2025.
Previously well received by residents, the Solar Together scheme empowers residents to invest in renewable energy through a trusted, cost-effective scheme designed to cut energy bills and reduce carbon footprints. By using the collective power of group buying, Solar Together secures competitive prices on solar panel systems and installation from pre-approved providers. By joining together, households can access significantly better deals than they would typically find on their own.
The scheme offers Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels, with optional battery storage and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points. It also provides battery storage solutions for residents who already have solar panels and want to maximise their use of self-generated electricity, helping them become less reliant on the grid and more energy independent.
Councillor Emma Bushell, Deputy Leader and Ambassador for a Greener Swindon, said: “I’m excited we can now announce a fourth round of the Solar Together scheme, providing homeowners with another chance to install high-quality solar panels and batteries at competitive market prices. Given the fluctuating energy costs we’ve experienced over the past few years, now is an ideal moment to consider whether investing in renewable energy makes sense for you.
“Last year’s Solar Together scheme locked in a 39 per cent discount on the typical market price, with another 165 Swindon households joining hundreds of others that have previously had solar panels installed through this scheme.
“Our Swindon Plan mission to build a greener Swindon is about working with communities to find new ways of doing things that help, not hinder, the natural environment. This scheme empowers our residents to actively participate in the transition away from fossil fuels. Residents can visit the Solar Together website from 02 June to find out more.”
There is no obligation to go ahead with purchasing solar panels once residents 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 registration until Friday, 8 August 2025. People who are interested can register for free on the Solar Together website.
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.
For more information including likely costs and the amount of energy people can expect to generate, people can visit the Solar Together website.
Residents who wish to contact iChoosr can email the team or call 0800 048 8113.