The main accreditation you should look for in a solar installer in the UK is the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). MCS is a government-backed scheme that sets standards for the installation and maintenance of microgeneration technologies, such as solar PV panels. MCS accredited installers must meet strict quality and safety criteria, and they are regularly inspected to ensure that they are maintaining these standards.
Other accreditations that you may want to look for include:
NAPIT
TrustMark
RECC
These accreditations are not as specific to solar PV as MCS, but they do offer some assurance that the installer is competent and trustworthy.
Here are some of the benefits of using an MCS accredited solar installer:
You can be confident that the installer is competent and will carry out the work to a high standard.
You may be eligible for government grants or subsidies if you use an MCS accredited installer.
You will have access to a complaints scheme if you are unhappy with the work carried out by the installer.
It is important to note that not all solar installers are accredited by MCS. However, it is strongly recommended that you only use an MCS accredited installer to ensure that your solar PV system is installed correctly and safely.
At MySolarCompare.co.uk we only list fully accredited installers.