The MCS Foundation has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement that all new homes in Wales will be fitted with solar panels as well as low carbon heating such as heat pumps from Spring 2027. 

This is an extremely positive step forward from the Welsh Government, and sets a path that the UK and other devolved national governments can and should follow.  

Research from The MCS Foundation found that mandating solar panels as well as heat pumps or connections to low-carbon heat networks would save a household living in a typical new-build over £1,000 a year. As well as financial savings, there would be benefits for grid flexibility, lower carbon emissions, and the domestic renewables industry.  

We look forward to the UK Government laying down the legislation for the Future Homes Standard in England which should follow suit.