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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Call for recruitment to support solar panel drive
A solar panel company has called for a recruitment drive to support a government announcement for mandatory panels on the the majority of new-build homes from 2027. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the move was "just common sense" and solar panels would save the typical household £500 a year on energy bills. The regulations will require developers to add panels unless the buildings fall under certain exemptions such as being covered by shade. Terry Hayward, managing director of Solar Select in Droitwich, said the move could lead to issues with getting skilled labour in place. He said: "In 2027 companies will gear up for it and start their own in-house training, but obviously it helps if it's government-backed for apprenticeship schemes." He also said it was important the buildings had a "sensible amount" of panels fitted. "I'm sure the industry will welcome this move," he said. "What we'd like to also see is a sensible amount of panels put on there." Solar panels, or photovoltaics, capture the sun's energy and convert it into electricity to use in your home. According to the Energy Saving Trust, domestic solar panels are generally about 3.5kWp (kilowatt peak) - meaning they typically generate that much power at peak conditions. The government said the new rules would be included in the Future Homes Standard published in the autumn but there would be a transitional period for developers to adjust to the regulation changes. North Herefordshire's Green Party MP Ellie Chowns said she was glad the "government had seen sense" on making solar panels mandatory but was also cautious. "We should be making sure they're properly insulated, we should be making sure they're flood resilient, and [that they're] prevented from overheating," she added. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband Energy Saving Trust
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Call for recruitment to support solar panel drive
A solar panel company has called for a recruitment drive to support a government announcement for mandatory panels on the the majority of new-build homes from 2027. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the move was "just common sense" and solar panels would save the typical household £500 a year on energy bills. The regulations will require developers to add panels unless the buildings fall under certain exemptions such as being covered by shade. Terry Hayward, managing director of Solar Select in Droitwich, said the move could lead to issues with getting skilled labour in place. He said: "In 2027 companies will gear up for it and start their own in-house training, but obviously it helps if it's government-backed for apprenticeship schemes." He also said it was important the buildings had a "sensible amount" of panels fitted. "I'm sure the industry will welcome this move," he said. "What we'd like to also see is a sensible amount of panels put on there." Solar panels, or photovoltaics, capture the sun's energy and convert it into electricity to use in your home. According to the Energy Saving Trust, domestic solar panels are generally about 3.5kWp (kilowatt peak) - meaning they typically generate that much power at peak conditions. The government said the new rules would be included in the Future Homes Standard published in the autumn but there would be a transitional period for developers to adjust to the regulation changes. North Herefordshire's Green Party MP Ellie Chowns said she was glad the "government had seen sense" on making solar panels mandatory but was also cautious. "We should be making sure they're properly insulated, we should be making sure they're flood resilient, and [that they're] prevented from overheating," she added. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband Energy Saving Trust
CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Early Manitoba results rolling in as CBC projects Liberal government
At least 2 new MPs heading to Ottawa from Manitoba's 14 ridings Early election results in Manitoba have started to trickle in for Canada's 2025 federal election, after a roughly month-long campaign. CBC News is projecting incumbent Conservative candidate Dan Mazier has been re-elected in rural Manitoba's Riding Mountain riding, where he's taken a large lead over Liberal challenger Terry Hayward — the first result projected in the province. Early results are starting to come in for almost all of the province's 14 ridings. CBC News has also projected the Liberals will form Canada's next government. CBC made the projection shortly after 9 p.m. CT, just a little over a half hour after polls closed in most of Canada. The race in Manitoba will see the province send at least two new members of Parliament to Ottawa, after the incumbent candidates in southwest Manitoba's Brandon-Souris and southeast Winnipeg's St. Boniface-St. Vital ridings announced they would not seek re-election. Heading into the election, the Conservatives held seven Manitoba seats, the Liberals held four and the NDP held three. Supporters of some candidates were campaigning until the very last minute in Manitoba, including in Winnipeg West, where people held up signs for Conservative incumbent candidate Marty Morantz at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Moray Street in advance of polls closing.
