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 Berkshire comes in. After a successful rollout in previous years, the scheme is back — and now open for registrations. Backed by Berkshire 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 it alone.
What is Solar Together?
The Solar Together scheme allows households to band together to secure better prices from approved, trusted installers, backed by West Berkshire Council, Reading Borough Council, Wokingham Borough Council, Bracknell Forest Borough Council and Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council.
How it works:
Register your interest – Free and with no obligation, at solartogether.co.uk.
Auction – Vetted installers compete to offer the most competitive solar package.
Personal recommendation – You’ll receive a tailored proposal based on your home and energy needs.
Make your decision – There’s no pressure, and expert support is available throughout.
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 Bleddyn Williams from Berkshire, the benefits have been both immediate and long-term. After installing 16 solar panels and battery storage through Solar Together, Bleddyn described the process as “simple and smooth” — and saw the impact first-hand.
“It's made a real difference to my energy bills—they’ve dropped significantly. In fact, I’m now in credit.”
His household is expected to save around £160 a year on energy bills — and could earn an estimated £364 annually through an export tariff.
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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