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Campaign win: solar panels to be fitted on all new homes from 2027

rooftop with solar panels by Leo Reynolds

Rooftop with solar panels by Leo Reynolds

Solar panels are to be fitted on all new-build homes in England by 2027, under plans to be announced by ministers. The news is a big campaign win for CPRE.

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Ask your MP to support the Sunshine Bill!

Solar Panels on a roof - Northfield by Ell Brown

Solar Panels on a roof - Northfield by Ell Brown

Rooftop solar is finally coming to parliament. MPs will soon have the chance to vote on the ‘New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill’ – also known as the Sunshine Bill – which would require solar…


Breaking News: Haddon solar farm – it’s a no!

Buckland Ripers Solar Farm by Odd Wellies

Buckland Ripers Solar Farm by Odd Wellies

We’ve kept you up-to-date about the application for a solar energy farm at Haddon, Huntingdonshire (https://www.cprecambs.org.uk/cpre-news/2024/01/30/haddon-solar-farm/),…


We’re saying no to Rookery Farm Solar Farm

Gareth Ridewood

Photo: Gareth Ridewood

CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has objected to an application for a Solar Farm and Battery…


CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough supports Say No To Sunnica’s campaign

Northfield Solar

CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has long been concerned about Sunnica Ltd’s proposal to site a solar energy farm straddling East Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk (you can read our 2022 objection letter here.  Following…