What's happening in UK new-build solar — UK new build solar PV installation
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What's happening in UK new-build solar

Twelve evergreen articles covering Future Homes Standard rollout, Part L 2026 interpretation, BIPV trends, architect coordination and more. Updated as new guidance emerges from MHCLG and the warranty providers.

New build vs retrofit solar: why the build phase matters
Construction 14 May 2026 • 7 min read

New build vs retrofit solar: why the build phase matters

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Solar PV and smart home integration in 2026
Smart home 07 May 2026 • 8 min read

Solar PV and smart home integration in 2026

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Timber frame and FHS: the natural compliance pathway
Construction 21 Apr 2026 • 7 min read

Timber frame and FHS: the natural compliance pathway

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NHBC warranty changes for FHS-compliant solar installations
Warranty 08 Apr 2026 • 6 min read

NHBC warranty changes for FHS-compliant solar installations

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The architect's guide to specifying FHS solar PV
Design 10 Mar 2026 • 10 min read

The architect's guide to specifying FHS solar PV

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2026 FHS final regulations: what changed from consultation
Regulation 12 May 2026 • 8 min read

2026 FHS final regulations: what changed from consultation

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Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and solar PV under FHS
Construction 08 May 2026 • 6 min read

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and solar PV under FHS

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BIPV solar tile cost trends: 2024–2026 retrospective
BIPV 02 May 2026 • 7 min read

BIPV solar tile cost trends: 2024–2026 retrospective

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Why "hydrogen-ready" boilers were excluded from FHS
Heating 28 Apr 2026 • 5 min read

Why "hydrogen-ready" boilers were excluded from FHS

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Planning permission for solar PV in Conservation Areas
Planning 24 Mar 2026 • 5 min read

Planning permission for solar PV in Conservation Areas

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Timber frame and FHS: the natural compliance pathway
Construction 21 Apr 2026 • 7 min read

Timber frame and FHS: the natural compliance pathway

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Passive House meets FHS: the easy 1% upgrade for self-builders
Self-build 15 Apr 2026 • 9 min read

Passive House meets FHS: the easy 1% upgrade for self-builders

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NHBC warranty changes for FHS-compliant solar PV installations
Warranty 08 Apr 2026 • 4 min read

NHBC warranty changes for FHS-compliant solar PV installations

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Solar export tariffs in 2026: Octopus, OVO, EDF and Bulb successor compared
Tariffs 01 Apr 2026 • 6 min read

Solar export tariffs in 2026: Octopus, OVO, EDF and Bulb successor compared

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Grid connection delays: how DNOs are responding to FHS demand
Infrastructure 17 Mar 2026 • 7 min read

Grid connection delays: how DNOs are responding to FHS demand

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The architect's guide to specifying FHS solar PV
Design 10 Mar 2026 • 10 min read

The architect's guide to specifying FHS solar PV

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Flat roofs and FHS: in-roof, ballasted or BIPV?
Roofing 03 Mar 2026 • 6 min read

Flat roofs and FHS: in-roof, ballasted or BIPV?

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