Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 123042
Solar Power: Batteries
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Jayne Kirkham
Labour (Co-op) — Truro and Falmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Future Homes Standard will make solar batteries mandatory on new build homes.
Answer
Michael ShanksBatteries aren’t mandated under the Future Homes and Buildings Standards because Building Regulations set performance‑based outcomes and do not mandate specific technologies. This ensures flexibility for developers and avoids locking in solutions that may...
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