Marley Welcomes Warm Homes Plan
by Daniel Redfern, Head of Marketing Communications at Marley:
“The announcement of the Warm Homes Plan is, of course, to be welcomed, and the £15bn allocation to support energy performance improvements to UK housing stock will play an important role in helping the UK progress towards its Net Zero ambitions.
“Designed to support the overhaul of up to 5 million homes through the specification of renewable technologies, including solar panels on roofscapes, the plan will further accelerate efforts to improve home energy efficiency and help lower energy bills, especially in the social housing sector.
“The investment presents a tangible opportunity for local government and the housebuilding sector to opt for proven renewable energy solutions that can help deliver energy efficient and low carbon homes for tenants, as well as new and existing homeowners.
“The roofing sector will be central to the successful delivery of the Warm Homes Plan, with solar panels acknowledged to be a primary technology solution. However, it’s now important that there is an increased focus on upskilling the existing workforce as well as attracting new talent into the industry to ensure we have the workforce in place to implement the plan at scale, both on retrofit projects and new builds.
“We expect the Government’s financial commitment through the Warm Homes Plan will further incentivise the uptake of proven technologies that can help transform the energy efficiency performance of UK homes for the long term. As such, product supply will be central to the plan’s successful implementation, and it’s important that those specifying solar panels are choosing high quality solutions to ensure long-term performance. Marley has led the way by providing a fully roof integrated solar panel solution – Marley SolarTile® – designed specifically for pitched roofs, and available as part of a wider single source renewable technology package that includes connected battery storage and inverters.
“As more details around the plan are announced in due course, we look forward to working with those across the construction industry to play our part in ensuring its successful delivery.”