CPRE The countryside charity have recently launched a rooftop solar campaign. This is excellent news and we are delighted to be one of their case studies.
Did you know there are 250,000 hectares of south-facing commercial roof space across the country. That’s an area bigger than London and Manchester combined!
Their research shows rooftop solar could provide 60% of the solar energy we need!
The potential of rooftops is huge and needs unlocking urgently.
CPRE will be publishing their findings in a major new report later this month. In the meantime, they have launched a public petition to showcase the popular support for rooftop solar across the country.
We can all help by Signing Their Petition, sharing their message and campaign.
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UPDATED 30 JANUARY 2024! ACTION REQUIRED
The CPRE campaign has gone from strength to strength and now the government have launched a building regulations consultation which we hope will insist all new buildings have solar panels on their rooftops. Please see the link to the CPRE page and take a few minutes to give your feedback. Thank you.
Government consultation offers hope of rooftop solar on new buildings – CPRE