MCS: Why It Matters
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MCS certification is the gateway to every financial benefit of solar: WITHOUT MCS: (1) No SEG export payments — £200-£500/yr lost FOREVER. (2) No self-certification of building regs — you'd need separate Part P sign-off (£300-£500). (3) Limited home insurance cover — many insurers require MCS for solar claims. (4) Harder to sell your home — buyers/solicitors expect MCS certificate. (5) No quality assurance — MCS inspects installers annually and audits installations randomly. WITH MCS: All of the above reversed. Plus: complaints arbitration service, quality standards (MIS 3002), and consumer code protection (RECC). COST OF MCS TO INSTALLER: ~£200-£500/yr. This is passed to you as ~£200-£500 on a £7,000 system — 3-7% of total cost. HOW TO VERIFY: Search the MCS Installer Register at mcscertified.com. Enter installer name or postcode. Certificate number should appear on all quotes. Sources: MCS (mcscertified.com), Ofgem SEG requirements (ofgem.gov.uk), RECC Consumer Code.
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