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My quote under that scheme (I’m in Wiltshire) has come back exactly the same as yours. I’m loathed to sign up/ pay a deposit especially as we’ve got renovations/extensions planned for next year (roof off). Looks like the battery is a few extra £k as well...
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Personally I dislike these schemes because I suspect the suppliers view the local authority or group buy organisation as the customer, not you, so you'll be treated like shit.
johnnettles2
Howard
@Arducius
Anyone had a solar installation recently and wouldn't mind sharing rough cost?
I'm in Wilts and they have organised a scheme through Solar Together* where companies bid for the package of work - presumably getting a good deal on a load of work across the county - and have had my "personalised recommendation" which is very light in any info apart from number of panels (12) and cost (about £8k). The next step is to pay the deposit of £150 which doesn't seem like it's refundable if I decide not to go ahead after I manage to get more info.
I'm quite keen on solar and maybe battery storage too but also keen not to get ripped off.
*seems to be legit as it's endorsed by the council
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from here https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/6264/Solar-panel-and-storage-group-buying-scheme-to-launch-across-Wiltshire
My issue is paying £150 up front when all other companies would, I assume, come out and quote and talk through specifics before any money had changed hands.