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.

Who is preparing the MCS solar thermal standard?

This Standard was prepared by the MCS Working Group 1 ‘Solar Thermal’. It is published by The MCS Service Company Ltd on behalf of the MCS Charitable Foundation. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document it is provided on an “as is” basis without any guarantee of completeness or accuracy.

Which renewable technology can be MCs certified?

Microgeneration products are technologies that produce heat or electricity from a renewable source (with a capacity of up to 45kW for heat; or up to 50kW for electricity). BBA Certification provides Microgeneration Certification Schemes for a number of renewable technologies:

What is Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)?

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is the main accreditation body for small-scale, low-carbon, and renewable technologies in the UK such as solar PV, biomass, wind turbines, and heat pumps. MCS certifies, quality assures, and provides consumer protection for microgeneration installations and installers.

How do I estimate the energy performance of the solar thermal system?

4.1.1 An estimate of the annual energy performance of the Solar Thermal System shall be made using the method detailed in MCS 024 The Solar Thermal Standard (Energy).

Are solar water heaters BS 12977 – 3 certified?

Has been tested and certified to BS EN 12977 – 3 – 2018 Thermal solar systems and components – Custom built systems, Part 3 Performance test methods for solar water heater stores or equivalent.