If you're considering solar panels, a heat pump, or any other renewable energy technology, you'll come across "MCS certified." Here's what it means and why it matters.
What is MCS?
MCS stands for Microgeneration Certification Scheme. It certifies both renewable energy products and the companies that install them. Think of it as a quality mark — independent proof that an installer meets rigorous standards.
Why it matters
- Quality assurance — certified installers are regularly audited against strict standards
- Consumer protection — MCS provides a complaints and arbitration service
- Government grants — you must use an MCS installer for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and Smart Export Guarantee
- Finance — many green finance products require MCS certification
Technologies covered
- Solar PV — 4,262 installers
- Battery storage — 2,592 installers
- Air source heat pumps — 2,229 installers
- Biomass — 70 installers
- Solar thermal — 188 installers
Find a certified installer
Browse our directory of 5,620 MCS certified installers across 197 UK towns.