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Suffolk residents install solar panels through council-backed scheme

Peter from Suffolk, who installed 10 solar panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shares their positive experience. <i>(Image: Solar Together)</i>
Peter from Suffolk, who installed 10 solar panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shares their positive experience. (Image: Solar Together)
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Most homeowners like the idea of solar panels. Lower bills. Smaller carbon footprint. Long-term savings. But when it comes to actually making the switch, the roadblock is nearly always the same: Where do I start, and who can I trust?

That’s where Solar Together Suffolk comes in. After a successful rollout in previous years, the scheme is back — and now open for registrations. Backed by Suffolk councils, it offers a straightforward way for residents to explore solar through a group-buying approach that makes the process more affordable and far easier to navigate than going alone.

What is Solar Together?

The Solar Together scheme allows households to band together to secure better prices from approved, trusted installers, backed by Suffolk County Council, Babergh District Council, East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Mid Suffolk District Council and West Suffolk Council.

How it works:

  1. Register your interest – Free and with no obligation, at solartogether.co.uk.
  2. Auction – Vetted installers compete to offer the most competitive solar package.
  3. Personal recommendation – You’ll receive a tailored proposal based on your home and energy needs.
  4. Make your decision – There’s no pressure, and expert support is available throughout.
  5. Installation and savings – If you accept, your panels will be installed by an MCS-accredited installer, with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.

By joining Solar Together, you tap into the power of group buying, gain access to approved installers, and receive a recommendation tailored specifically to your property. You can also opt for battery storage to maximise your solar use, or add a compatible EV charging point if you drive electric.

Installations meet rigorous industry standards, and all work is insurance-backed as standard, giving you the confidence to make a long-term investment in your home’s energy future.

What do residents think?

For residents like Peter from Suffolk, the benefits have been both immediate and long-term. After installing 10 solar panels and battery storage through Solar Together, Peter says:

"We're very satisfied with the whole process; Solar Together took away all the hassle, and we're happy with the savings and the positive environmental impact."

His household is expected to save around £485 a year on energy bills — and could earn an estimated £569 annually through an export tariff.

Peter's solar-powered home in Suffolk features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together. Peter's solar-powered home in Suffolk features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together. (Image: Solar Together) Why register now?

Energy prices remain high, and more households are looking for long-term ways to reduce their reliance on the grid. But this scheme has a limited registration window to secure competitive pricing. That means the best time to act is while the group pricing is still available. There’s no cost and no commitment to sign up — just the opportunity to explore a simpler, more affordable route to solar energy.

Visit the Solar Together website to learn more and register your interest.

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