Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ban solar panels on farmland & require new build homes to have solar panels

Closed 1,270 signatures

What the petition asks

Ban ground-mounted solar panels on fertile farmland and make it law that all new-build houses have solar panels installed. We think solar panels should be installed on rooftops, car parks and farm buildings, which should be subsidised by Government. Farmers could benefit from the additional income.
We think this Government needs to realise that food security is essential and building solar farms on fertile ground is simply ridiculous.

By actually supporting farmers by subsidising panels on farm buildings, you could actually support the industry that Great Britain relies on.

No Farmers, No Food - you cannot import it all.

Timeline

19 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
19 Feb 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,270
Status Closed
Department Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened 19 Aug 2025
Closed 19 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.