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.

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 is a solar photovoltaic engineering course?

The course is designed in accordance with the latest NOS/QCF criteria and MCS scheme requirements to provide the necessary skills for the design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and faultfinding of solar photovoltaic systems.

What is a solar PV installation qualification?

This qualification focuses upon the competencies required to install (including testing and commissioning), and handover grid-connected solar PV systems with an electrical output of up to 5-kilowatt peak (kWp) connected to both single and three-phase installations.

Why should you choose MCs certified solar panels?

This means having MCS certified solar panels installed by an MCS accredited installer. Schemes such as the Smart Export Guarantee (solar PV) and the Renewable Heat Incentive (solar thermal) can help you cut down on the solar panel UK costs and earn a quicker return on your investment in solar.

What certifications do we offer for PV modules?

At our ISO 17025 accredited laboratories around the globe, we test and certify PV modules according to national and international standards, including IEC 61215 and IEC 61730. Besides this we offer testing under special as well as more severe conditions, performance characterization and energy yield testing, just to name a few.