A Bill to require the installation of solar photovoltaic generation equipment on new homes; to set minimum standards for compliance with that requirement; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Max WilkinsonLiberal Democrat
4 July 2025
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This bill would require solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to be installed on newly built homes. It also sets minimum standards for how the installation should be carried out and used, and covers related purposes such as how the system connects to the home and the grid. The aim is to boost the use of solar energy in new homes and help reduce energy bills and carbon emissions.
The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. It began with a first reading on 16 October 2024, with second readings on 17 January 2025 and 29 May 2026.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, started on Friday 17 January 2025. Debate was adjourned and is scheduled to be resumed on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 16 October 2024 through the ballot procedure.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
