Save Money on Solar Panels with Your Neighbours: The National Street Solar Initiative Comes to North Wales and Cheshire

If you've been thinking about installing solar panels but wanted to find a smarter way to do it, there's never been a better time to make the switch. DomElec Electrical & Solar has joined forces with Solar Nation on the National Street Solar Initiative – a community-focused scheme that helps homeowners in North Wales and Cheshire get bespoke solar PV and battery storage systems installed more efficiently.

The concept is simple: when neighbours coordinate their solar installations together, everyone benefits from shared efficiencies. It's a smarter approach to renewable energy, and it's transforming how communities across the UK are making the switch to solar power.

What Is the National Street Solar Initiative?

The National Street Solar Initiative is a campaign led by Solar Nation, a UK-wide network of trusted, independent solar installation companies with decades of combined experience. The scheme is designed to make solar PV systems more accessible by encouraging neighbours to install solar panels at the same time.

When multiple homes on the same street or in the same neighbourhood opt for installation together, practical efficiencies are shared across several key areas. These benefits are passed directly to homeowners, making solar energy more achievable for families across North Wales, Wrexham, Chester, and the wider Cheshire region.

How Do Group Solar Installations Work?

When our installation teams are already working on your street, we can schedule multiple jobs consecutively. This creates practical efficiencies that benefit everyone involved:

• Shared scaffolding costs: Scaffolding can be utilised across adjacent properties, reducing individual setup costs

• Reduced transport: Equipment deliveries are consolidated, cutting logistics overhead

• Labour efficiency: Our teams work more efficiently when moving between nearby properties rather than travelling across the region between individual bookings

These practical savings mean that coordinating with your neighbours simply makes good sense when you're considering solar.

Why North Wales and Cheshire Homeowners Are Turning to Solar

Energy prices remain a significant concern for households across the UK. With electricity costs continuing to fluctuate and standing charges adding to monthly bills, more homeowners are looking for ways to take control of their energy costs.

Generating your own power through solar panels makes considerable financial sense. A well-designed solar PV system paired with battery storage allows you to use the electricity you generate rather than buying it from the grid – and any excess can be sold back through the Smart Export Guarantee.

The Benefits of Solar PV with Battery Storage

At DomElec, most of our installations combine solar PV panels with battery storage systems. This combination maximises the value of your investment:

• Use more of what you generate: Battery storage means you can use your solar energy in the evening when you're home, rather than exporting it during the day

• Reduce grid dependence: The more solar energy you use yourself, the less you need to buy from your supplier

• Earn from exports: When your battery is full and you're still generating, sell the excess back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee

• Future-proof your home: As energy prices continue to rise, your solar and battery system becomes increasingly valuable
  

The Benefits of Installing Solar Panels with Your Neighbours

Beyond the practical efficiencies, there are several compelling reasons to consider a coordinated street installation:

Shared Due Diligence

When your neighbours are also researching solar, you can share information and make more informed decisions together. There's something reassuring about knowing several households on your street have chosen the same trusted installer.

Reduced Disruption

Coordinated installations mean any disruption from scaffolding, delivery vehicles, or installation work is concentrated into a shorter period. Rather than multiple separate installation windows throughout the year, your street gets it done in one efficient phase.

Community Energy Independence

Streets that adopt solar together create mini communities of energy-independent households. You'll have neighbours to compare notes with on energy generation, battery performance, and optimising your system.

Bespoke Solar Solutions Tailored to Your Home

Every home is different, which is why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all solar packages. When you work with DomElec, you receive a bespoke solar PV and battery storage solution designed specifically for your property and energy needs.

Our approach starts with understanding how you use energy. We consider your household's consumption patterns, roof orientation and available space, and your goals for energy independence. From there, we design a system that's right for you – not an off-the-shelf solution that might be too small to make a real difference or oversized for your actual needs.

What's Included in Your Installation

A typical DomElec installation includes:

• High-efficiency solar panels: Modern panels sized appropriately for your roof and energy requirements

• Battery storage: Capacity matched to your household's usage patterns for maximum self-consumption

• Hybrid inverter: Manages the flow of electricity between your panels, battery, home, and the grid

• Mounting system: Secure roof mounting hardware designed to last the lifetime of your panels

• Monitoring system: Track your generation and consumption in real-time

• Professional installation: Fitted by MCS-certified installers

• Full certification: All documentation required for Smart Export Guarantee eligibility
  

Government Incentives Supporting Solar in 2025

The UK government currently offers incentives that make this an excellent time to invest in solar:

0% VAT on Solar Installations

Until March 2027, residential solar PV and battery storage installations qualify for 0% VAT – a significant saving compared to the standard 20% rate. This applies to both solar panels and battery storage systems installed together.

Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)

All MCS-certified solar installations qualify for the Smart Export Guarantee, which pays you for excess electricity exported to the grid. Rates vary by supplier, so we can advise on the best options for your situation.

How the Street Solar Initiative Works in Practice

Getting started with the National Street Solar Initiative is straightforward. Here's how the process typically works:

1. Express interest: Contact DomElec to register your interest in the scheme. Let us know you're interested in a group installation with neighbours.

2. Spread the word: Talk to your neighbours about solar. You don't need the entire street – even a handful of households can benefit from coordinating together.

3. Site surveys: We'll arrange surveys for all interested properties to assess roof suitability, orientation, and your household's energy requirements.

4. Bespoke proposals: Each household receives an individual proposal with a system designed specifically for their property and needs.

5. Coordinated installation: Once confirmed, we schedule installations efficiently, completing multiple properties within a concentrated timeframe.

6. Aftercare and support: All installations include full certification, registration for SEG payments, and ongoing support from our team.
   

Areas We Cover Across North Wales and Cheshire

DomElec provides solar PV and battery storage installations throughout North Wales and Cheshire, including:

• North Wales: Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, Anglesey

• Cheshire: Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston, Mold, Northwich, Winsford, Crewe, Warrington

• Surrounding areas: Oswestry, Whitchurch, and surrounding Shropshire border communities

Whether you're in a suburban estate, a rural village, or a town centre, the National Street Solar Initiative can work for your community. We've successfully completed installations on everything from modern housing developments to traditional Welsh stone cottages.

Why Choose DomElec for Your Solar Installation?

At DomElec Electrical & Solar, we believe in honest, straightforward advice and professional installations that deliver real results. Here's what sets us apart:

• Local expertise: Based in Wrexham, we understand the specific needs of North Wales and Cheshire properties

• No-pressure approach: We provide honest assessments and only recommend systems that genuinely benefit your household

• Bespoke solutions: Every system is designed for your specific property and energy needs – no off-the-shelf packages

• Complete systems: Solar PV panels, battery storage, and hybrid inverters – we handle the entire installation from survey to certification

• MCS certification: All installations meet Microgeneration Certification Scheme standards, ensuring eligibility for SEG payments

• Proven results: Our customers consistently report significant reductions in energy bills and satisfaction with their installations
  

Get Started: Bring Solar to Your Street

Ready to explore how the National Street Solar Initiative could work for your neighbourhood? Contact DomElec today to discuss your options. Even if you're the first person on your street to enquire, we can help you understand the benefits and provide materials to share with interested neighbours.

Phone: 01244 422101 / 01978 696007

Email: office@domelec.co.uk

Location: Unit 3, Aerial Road Industrial Estate, Llay, Wrexham LL12 0TU

Together with Solar Nation, we're helping create communities that generate their own clean energy, reduce their carbon footprint, and take control of their energy costs.