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National certification standards for photovoltaic panels

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This second edition provides updated information to ensure that a solar PV system is designed, competently installed and safe to operate in compliance with current national and international standards - including alignment to BS

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6 FAQs about [National certification standards for photovoltaic panels]

Do solar PV installations need to be MCs certified?

Also, the Council of Mortgage Lenders has advised that, as a minimum to avoid the risk of a property being ineligible for a mortgage, both new and existing Solar PV installations must be MCS certified. All renewable energy products are examined by certification bodies against MCS manufacturing and testing standards.

What does the new solar PV standard mean for solar PV installers?

The timely new Standard comes as strong signs of recovery can be seen after a turbulent 18-months for Solar PV installers. The publication coincides with MCS reporting encouraging volumes of Solar PV installations despite the government closing the Feed in Tariff (FiT) incentive in March 2019.

What are the requirements for a solar PV installation company?

Competency criteria: The installation company needs to prove they have skilled employees who meet the MCS 025 Standard. This involves identifying a Nominated Technical Person (NTP) who has completed an MCS approved training course for solar PV technology.

What is the MCS certificate for solar panels?

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is a government-backed UK initiative that was set up in 2007 to make sure small-scale renewable energy installations, like solar panels and heat pumps, meet universal quality standards.

What is MCs' new solar PV standard?

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION scheme MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) has this month published a new update of their Solar PV Standard. The timely new Standard comes as strong signs of recovery can be seen after a turbulent 18-months for Solar PV installers.

What is a solar PV installation certificate & why is it important?

It also contains requirements for commissioning, monitoring and maintenance throughout the lifetime of an installation. It is an invaluable resource for technicians and supervisors who may be responsible for overseeing solar PV systems deployment.

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