Solar panels will be installed on almost every new-build home in England under new green rules

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SOLAR panels will be slapped on almost every new build home in England under sweeping green rules due this year.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called it “just common sense” and claimed it would save families £500 a year.

New regulations will force developers to fit panels unless buildings are in deep shade or another rare exemption applies.

The Home Builders Federation said it backed fitting more panels but cautioned against introducing “burdensome”...