
15/06/2025
Tell your MP - Solar panels should not just be on homes, but commercial roofs too.
Solar panels will be required on most new-build homes in England by 2027, under new plans to be announced by the Government. This is great news but why not include roofs on warehouses, data centres, commercial buildings and car parks? These untapped roof spaces have tremendous energy generating potential, and yet we're seeing far more planning applications for solar arrays on green fields than on large roofs. We want to see stronger incentives and policies to put an end to 'wasted space' and retrofit all suitable domestic, commercial and public buildings with rooftop solar.
Read more on our website at https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/residential-rooftop-solar-campaign-win-but-what-about-commercial-roofs/