MCS
Acronym for: Microgeneration Certification Scheme
UK certification required for residential solar installations to qualify for government incentives like the Smart Export Guarantee.
Detailed Explanation
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is the UK's quality standard for small-scale renewable energy products and installers. For solar, MCS-approved modules and installers are required to qualify for the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) export payments and zero-VAT on residential solar. MCS-approved module list includes all major Tier-1 brands. Post-Brexit, UK is also introducing UKCA marking to replace CE.
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