future homes standard

Tom Armstrong, managing director of Project Solar looks at the UK’s solar outlook under a more supportive government.

A project launched by solar tech company GRYD Energy in partnership with BK Developments will test smart solar and battery storage systems for new-build homes at no upfront cost for the developer or homeowner. 

On 30 October, Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the government’s first budget since it came to power on 4 July.

According to the YouGov poll, 79% of all MPs support making solar panels mandatory for all new-build homes from 2025 onwards.

The UK government has published its Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation which could see solar become part of a “default package” for new homes in England.

Caroline Lucas has called on the UK government to make solar panels mandatory on the roofs of all suitable new homes.

Austrian building company Wienerberger’s UK and Ireland branch has launched a new roof tile which provides homebuilders with an integrated solar energy source.

Michael Lewis, CEO of E.ON UK, and Paul Hutchens, CEO, Eco2Solar together call for decisive action from housing developers, to ensure they commit to solar to ensure the UK captures its green industrial revolution.

HBS New Energies has partnered with JA Solar and GSE Integration to offer a new roof-integrated PV system to help housing developers deliver zero carbon ready homes.

The solar sector has welcomed the UK government’s 31% home carbon emissions reduction target as part of the long-awaited Future Homes Standard update.