Solar panel scheme to help more residents save money and protect the planet
More households in the Canterbury district will have the chance to save money and protect the planet through renewable energy as part of the latest round of Solar Together Kent.
The group-buying scheme will reopen on Monday 31 March and offers residents cut-price high-quality solar panels and installation from trusted, qualified installers.
Retrofitting battery storage will also be available as part of the scheme for those who have already invested in solar panels and are looking to get more from the renewable energy they generate.
To date, Solar Together has installed over 38,900 solar panels in Kent, reducing carbon emissions by 87,100 tonnes over 25 years – equivalent to more than 47,370 cars off the road in that time!
Cllr Mel Dawkins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: “This new round of Solar Together comes just at the right time as energy prices are set to rise once again.
“Investing in renewable energy now will not only protect you from future energy price increases caused by volatile global markets but can also help put money back in people’s pockets through selling electricity back to the grid.
“On top of that, using solar panels to power your home will reduce your carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions and help you contribute to building a sustainable future.
“Uptake for the scheme in our patch has been brilliant so far, with 477 low-carbon systems being installed to date, and I hope to see that continue in this latest round.”
People can register their interest for free on the Solar Together website from 21 March until June this year. There is no obligation at this stage to take up the scheme and they can change their mind.
Soon after, pre-approved solar panel installers will bid for the work in a reverse auction – the best price wins.
Everyone who registered will be contacted with the best panels for their particular roof, including the cost and specification, by summer 2025.
If they choose to accept the recommendation, the details of their installation will be confirmed with a technical survey and a date will be set for install.
Telephone and email help desks will also be on hand throughout the process to help households make the right decision for them.
More than 8,000 households will receive a letter from the council about the Solar Together scheme between April and May.
Published: 19 March 2025