Future Homes Standard + Solar

How does the Future Homes Standard affect solar?

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) 2025 requires new homes to produce 75-80% fewer carbon emissions than current Building Regulations. IMPACT ON SOLAR: Solar PV is one of the main compliance routes. Most new-build homes will include 2-4kW of solar as standard. SCALE: UK builds approximately 200,000-300,000 new homes per year. If 60-80% include solar: 120,000-240,000 new solar installations annually — from new builds alone. Combined with retrofit: total UK solar installations could reach 300,000-400,000/yr by 2030. MARKET IMPACT: Increased panel demand → stable or falling prices. More MCS installers needed → workforce expansion. Battery and heat pump integration becomes standard. RETROFIT IMPLICATIONS: FHS doesn't apply to existing homes, but it normalises solar — increasing consumer awareness and demand for retrofit installations. Sources: DLUHC Future Homes Standard consultation (gov.uk), Building Regulations Part L, NHBC.