Home energy help for residents
Switch Together Solar Cheshire and Warrington
Buying solar panels and battery storage made easy
Residential housing makes up a substantial proportion of the borough’s greenhouse gas emissions. One way to help reduce this is to use renewable energy sources to power residential homes.
As part of our work to help the borough to become carbon neutral by 2045, we are working with neighbouring local authorities, Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council, and independent experts iChoosr Ltd, to offer residents the opportunity to benefit from:
The latest round of Switch Together Solar (previously known as Solar Together) is now live and open for residents to register free of charge until 25 September 2026.
There have been three rounds of Switch Together Solar that have run in Cheshire and Warrington. During the first three rounds in 2023, 2024 and 2025, 473 people in the borough installed solar panels and/or battery storage through the scheme.
Switch Together Solar provides residents with the opportunity to join a group-buying scheme, which offers high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage. The scheme also offers retrofit battery storage for residents who have already invested in solar panel and are looking to get more from the renewable energy they generate, as well as increase their independence from the grid.
This group-buying scheme, which brings west Cheshire households together to get high-quality solar panels at a competitive price, will help you through the process and keep you informed at every stage.
Planning Permission
Solar PV installations are considered a 'permitted development' and will generally not need planning permission. However, in some cases, such as in Conservation Areas and on Listed Buildings, planning permission may be required. Planning advice can be found on our permitted development page.
Do you already have solar panels installed?
You can also register to have battery storage added to your existing solar panels to maximise the benefits of your system.
Register your interest in the scheme today.
How does it work?
Free and with no obligation. Register online to tell us a bit about your home and what you’re interested in.
Vetted installers compete in a reverse auction to offer the best-value solar and battery packages for your area.
You’ll be emailed a tailored offer based on your property, energy use, and goals. This includes your costs and specifications of your system.
You choose whether to go ahead. Support is available by phone or email if you want help understanding your options.
If you accept, your system is installed by an MCS-accredited installer, with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee as standard.
Optional upgrades
Alongside solar panels, you can also choose to add battery storage to use more of your own energy, or a compatible EV charger if you drive electric.
All installations meet strict industry standards and are fully insurance-backed, giving you confidence in a long-term investment in your home.
Helpdesk support
Telephone and email support are on-hand throughout the whole process, which, together with information sessions, will allow households to make an informed decision in a safe and hassle-free environment.
Find out more
For more information, visit Switch Together, where you can register for the scheme and get in touch with our helpdesk.
