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Solar Together community buying scheme launches in Wales

Households across South East Wales are set to benefit from the Solar Together group-buying scheme, providing access to reliable solar power and battery storage installers at competitive prices.  

A picture of two domestic roofs with solar panels on them.

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) and the Welsh Government Energy Service are supporting Cardiff Council to bring Solar Together to South East Wales – the first region in Wales to take part in the UK-wide scheme.  

Following a rigorous qualification process, Solar Together employs a network of reliable solar installers to provide solar panels, battery storage, or EV home charging points to homes at a competitive rate through a community-led group-buying scheme. 

Homeowners will be supported throughout each stage, enabling residents to make informed decisions on switching to renewable energy. The scheme has the potential to create long-term energy resilience and will help South East Wales transition to a greener, more sustainable future. 

Households located in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen, and Vale of Glamorgan are invited to register their interest via the Solar Together website.

‘Access to trusted, vetted providers’

Marie-Louise Abretti, Solar Together UK Business Manager, said: “With energy prices continuing to fluctuate, residents of South East Wales 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.” 

Councillor Dan De’Ath, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning and Transport for Cardiff Council, said: “By bringing the Solar Together scheme to South East Wales, we hope to replicate the success in other areas of the UK, in encouraging and supporting people to make the leap to a cleaner, greener future.” 

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