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Countryside charity polling data shows widespread support for solar on new buildings

82% of respondents to a recent YouGov poll conducted for CPRE supported rooftop solar on new buildings

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MPs will debate a Private Members Bill on Friday, January 17, which would require new homes to have solar panels installed as standard.
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MPs will debate a Private Members Bill on Friday, January 17, which would require new homes to have solar panels installed as standard.

Data from a recent poll conducted by YouGov for CPRE, the countryside charity, showed that 82% of respondents support the installation of rooftop solar on all new homes and commercial buildings. Solar...

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