New policy on home solar panels and photovoltaics

What are the new regulations on solar panels?

Some of the measures were already known and implemented, such as the new feed-in tariff for PV systems up to 500 kW and the obligation to install solar panels on certain kinds of buildings. But the new provisions mainly focus on the use of degraded land and the acceleration of administrative procedures.

What are the new solar energy provisions?

But the new provisions mainly focus on the use of degraded land and the acceleration of administrative procedures. “Currently, we are at 12 GW of installed PV capacity, which we need to triple by 2028 and by seven times by 2050,” said the minister.

Are solar photovoltaic panels part of a default package?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are expected to be part of a default package to meet forthcoming rules on the energy efficiency of homes and buildings in England, according to Government plans.

What regulatory changes have been made to solar?

These regulatory changes include the Rooftop Solar Initiative and the EU Solar Strategy introduced as part of the REPowerEU Package, as well as the adoption of a new EU Solar Standard as part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

Do new homes need solar panels?

This massive rooftop potential is the background of the laws that oblige owners to equip their buildings with solar systems. California passed the first-ever housing rule requiring new homes to install solar panels, which went into effect in 2020. It included a range of incentives for owners of new homes and other buildings.

Will solar power become a mainstream energy system?

According to the European Commission, solar energy has a potential to become part of the mainstream energy system by providing power and heat to households and industry. The strategy puts forward a target of over 320 GW of newly installed solar photovoltaic capacity by 2025, and almost 600 GW by 2030.