Solar panels: Call for new homes to have renewable energy
By Steffan Messenger,BBC Wales environment correspondent
Solar panels should be fitted on all new homes, major renovations and extensions in Wales, government advisers have urged.
They want an immediate review of building regulations to order the use of renewable energy in the industry. The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NCIW) said big interventions were needed if 100% of electricity was to come from renewables by 2035.
The Welsh government said it would carefully consider the recommendations. As of 2021, about 55% of Wales’ electricity demand was being met from sources such as solar, wind or hydro.
The Welsh government said it would carefully consider the recommendations. As of 2021, about 55% of Wales’ electricity demand was being met from sources such as solar, wind or hydro.
But this new report said ministers lacked a clear strategy for how to reach their own target, with progress on building new green energy schemes having slowed significantly in recent years.
NICW’s role is to advise on the strategic infrastructure needed over the next 80-year period.
With powers over energy policy split between Cardiff Bay and Westminster, the experts acknowledged it was a “complex” area, but said the Welsh government could be doing more to provide leadership.
NICW’s role is to advise on the strategic infrastructure needed over the next 80-year period.
With powers over energy policy split between Cardiff Bay and Westminster, the experts acknowledged it was a “complex” area, but said the Welsh government could be doing more to provide leadership.
Asked by: David Reed, Norfolk. Article on BBC
