House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Solar and wind to cut bills and boost clean energy
24 March 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Ed Miliband Lab Doncaster North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is making plug-in solar panels available soon.
- The Future Homes Standard will be implemented with low carbon heating and default solar panels for new builds.
- A Call for Evidence will be published on the 5bn Warm Homes Fund.
Issue summary
The statement outlines measures to increase access to solar panels, implement the Future Homes Standard for new builds, improve the Smart Export Guarantee, consult on the Warm Homes Fund, and trial discounted power from wind turbines.
Action requested
The government is making plug-in solar panels available soon, implementing the Future Homes Standard with low carbon heating and default solar panels, consulting on changes to the Smart Export Guarantee, publishing a Call for Evidence on the £5bn Warm Homes Fund, and trialling discounted power from 'wasted wind' in constrained grid areas this winter.
Key facts
- Plug-in solar panels will be available within months.
- Future Homes Standard includes solar panels and low carbon heating in new builds by default.
- Government is consulting on changes to the Smart Export Guarantee.
- Warm Homes Fund includes £1.7bn for a consumer loans scheme supporting home upgrades including solar panels.
- New trial offering discounted power from wind turbines will begin this winter, funded up to £20 million and delivered jointly by UKRI and DESNZ.