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UK Mandates Solar Panels on All New Homes

6/6/2025

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The Labour government is taking a bold step by requiring solar panels on all new homes in the UK, building on the Conservative's earlier goal of 40% coverage. Miliband emphasized that even homes that can't meet this target will still need to incorporate solar panels. Industry leaders anticipate that 90% of new builds will comply, paving the way for a greener future.

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The Labour government is taking a bold step by requiring solar panels on all new homes in the UK, building on the Conservative's earlier goal of 40% coverage. Miliband emphasized that even homes that can't meet this target will still need to incorporate solar panels. Industry leaders anticipate that 90% of new builds will comply, paving the way for a greener future.