Wales set to mandate solar panels on all new builds from 2027

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Updated building regulations effectively mandate solar installations for new domestic and commercial buildings in Wales from early 2027

Wales is set to become the first part of the UK to mandate solar panels on all new buildings when updated regulations come into force in 2027. The Welsh government published an amendment to Part L of...

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