Most MCS certified installers will move onto the redeveloped Scheme during 2026, with support from their installer certification body every step of the way.
Wondering what to expect when your certification body invites you to start moving over? Take a look at our step-by-step overview above👆
More information about preparing to move over, as well as an interactive guide, can be found on the Redeveloped Installer Scheme section of our website.
Battery storage is quickly becoming one of the most popular technologies for homeowners on the MCS Scheme, in March alone, 6,346 battery systems were installed in the UK.
Installations rose by 22% compared to February and were up 90% on the same time last year, bringing the total number of battery storage systems installed under the scheme to over 80,000.
Pairing battery storage with solar panels allows you to store excess energy generated during the day and use it when you need it most.
If you already have solar panels, or are thinking about installing them adding battery storage can help you get even more value from your system. With thousands of certified installers available, it’s never been easier to get started.
Visit our battery storage webpage to find out more!
*Data is correct as of 28 April
MCS Market Development Director Dan White, and The MCS Foundation Programme Director Alastair Mumford, will each host a panel session at Futurebuild this year.
Both sessions take place on Thursday 14 May (Day 3) at the Energy Stage:
-Alastair’s panel | 11.15am – 12.00pm
Local Area Retrofit Accelerator Pilot: Co-developing plans at the local level
-Dan’s panel | 12.15pm – 1.00pm
Building the trinity: integrating solar, storage, and heat pumps in new homes
🎟️Find out more and get your tickets on the Futurebuild website!
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MCS Scheme Manager David Banner joined representatives from three installer certification bodies to discuss the redeveloped Scheme at Solar & Storage Live London. With the redeveloped installer Scheme now rolling out, the panellists explored how MCS' redevelopment will drive greater consumer demand, the strengthened approach to consumer protection, and an update on the application process for installers.
Lindsay from NAPIT said that “Installers moving over has been steady, but we are finding some installers are more ready than others. So, we urge you to make yourself aware of the changes, MCS has issued guidance that will help.”
Installers currently on the MCS Scheme can find everything they need to know about moving to the redeveloped Scheme and how to get prepared in our free interactive guide on our website.
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MCS has been working closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ofgem to implement air-to-air heat pumps into both the Installer and Product Scheme, helping to ensure high-quality installations and effective use of funding.
Find out more about the next steps and how installers can start preparing to expand their scope, on our Latest News page.
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced further measures to support households in making the switch to renewable energy.
The key measures announced yesterday include:
•A temporary increase to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant for properties heated by oil and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), taking the total grant to £9,000. More details on timings are expected soon.
•An additional £100 million funding for the Social Housing Fund to support the delivery of solar and battery installations.
•A commitment to consulting on changes to permitted development rights for heat pumps, such as extending to non-domestic buildings, amending some siting restrictions, and seeking views on how to enable more installations in flats.
•New funding to build and expand heat pump factories in the UK, alongside extra investment in the Heat Pump Ready scheme to help companies design and test new, market-ready heat pumps
As demand for small-scale renewables increases, so does the importance of certification in giving households the confidence they need to invest in home-grown energy.
#Government #Funding #Renewables @energygovuk
Looking to upgrade your home with renewables?
Come and visit MCS at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Glasgow, where our team will be on hand to talk through renewable energy options available for your home, and why it’s so important to choose an MCS certified installer.
📍SEC Glasgow
📆Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 May
Find out more and get your tickets on our events page!
We hope to see you there!
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We have launched a free interactive learning platform for installers of small-scale renewables like heat pumps and solar panels who are looking to become MCS certified.
The tool covers what MCS does, how certification can help your business grow, and the practical steps to becoming certified.
Split into modules which you can take at your own pace, and short interactive quizzes, it includes everything you need to make the most of certification in a rapidly growing industry.
Find out more on our website.
Now is the time to get prepared.
We have created an interactive guide to help MCS certified installers confidently prepare to move over to the redeveloped installer Scheme.
Inside the guide, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on the process, what you need to do to stay compliant, and the key changes to assessments, consumer protection, and certification.
View the guide now on the MCS website.
#RenewableEnergy #Installers #EnergyTransition #Certification #Guidance
Are you attending Solar & Storage Live London this year?
We will be on stand E112c, and you can also join us in the Residential Theatre across the two days as we take part in key conversations shaping the future of solar, storage, and certification.
Day 1 | 29 April
- Delivering on the Government’s residential retrofit ambitions
- Simple, robust and rewarding: a new era for certification
Day 2 | 30 April
- Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN) – New BRE Fire Research
See you there!
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#Solar #Event #London #BatteryStorage #Installers
MCS has made progress towards bringing air-to-air heat pumps into the Scheme, which will allow installers to become certified for the technology.
Air-to-air heat pumps provide cooling as well as heating and can be more accessible for those living in smaller homes or flats. They will also soon be eligible for funding under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).
These updates reflect our commitment to giving everyone the confidence they need to invest in home-grown energy and ensuring our installer base has the technical expertise to deliver high-quality installations.
Find out more on the MCS website!
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