A GROUP scheme is returning after helping 95 households in Warrington to afford the installation of solar panels last year.

The Solar Together scheme is powered by iChoosr and facilitated by Warrington Borough Council, uniting residents interested in installing solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicle charging.

Group-buying aims to make solar panels and batteries much more accessible and affordable than if residents were to individually buy them on their own.

The initiative provides residents and businesses with an opportunity to combat rising energy prices by generating their own clean energy.

Residents can register their details to get involved now by visiting solartogether.co.uk/warrington/home

Solar Together will hold a reverse auction with pre-vetted installers, who compete to offer registrants the most competitive price.

Registrants receive a personal recommendation for their home based on the information provided during registration.

You can then decide if you want to accept the recommendation, which will include information about the winning installer, the proposed installation, costs and savings.

There is no obligation to go forward with the recommendation.

When the recommendation is accepted, the winning installer will arrange a roof survey and set an installation date.

All installations aim to be complete within six months of acceptance, with registration closing on Friday, October 18.

In 2023, more than 6,550 residents across Cheshire registered their interest, with584 installations completed, 95 of which were in Warrington.

The scheme helped homeowners save a combined total of £1.88million.

Cllr Hitesh Patel, the council’s cabinet member for climate change, sustainability and the environment, said: “I am pleased that following the success of Solar Together’s 2023 scheme, we are able to once again support people to access greener energy solutions.

"The scheme's achievements underscore the community's commitment to sustainability and energy independence, and we look forward to building on this success with the latest scheme this year."