South East Wales is set to become the first part of Wales to participate in a group-buying scheme which provides access to reliable solar power and battery storage installers.
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 amid growing energy security challenges and will help South East Wales transition to a greener, more sustainable future, said Cardiff Capital Region.
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:
“Installing solar panels could potentially save homeowners money on their energy bills as well as helping Cardiff achieve its carbon neutral ambitions, but the idea can seem daunting. By bringing the Solar Together scheme to South East Wales, we hope to replicate the success the scheme has already had in other areas of the UK, in encouraging and supporting people to make the leap to a cleaner, greener future.”
Cllr Sean Morgan, Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council and CCR’s Portfolio Lead for Climate Response, said:
“I’m delighted that Solar Together is now available in South East Wales, joining hundreds of local authorities across the UK already benefitting from the scheme.
“By making the switch to renewable energy more accessible for households across the region, the Solar Together scheme will help us take tangible steps towards achieving our regional and national net zero ambitions.”
Households located in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen, and Vale of Glamorgan are invited to register their interest: https://solartogether.co.uk/south-east-wales/home
