Solar in Cowbridge: Heritage vs. High Efficiency? Teaser: Living in one of the Vale’s 38 conservation areas doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the 2026 solar revolution. From Cowbridge market town to the village of St Hilary, we’ve mastered the art of "sympathetic" solar design that planners love. Discover the exact specs—from all-black panels to integrated bird boxes—that make heritage solar a reality