MCS was conceived by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and will be the universal route for microgeneration technologies and installers to gain financial assistance in the UK. It is also a quality or 'kite' mark that demonstrates that microgeneration technologies have been rigorously assessed and that they meet the scheme's extensive quality and performance criteria.
The scheme will underpin the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) Phase 2. Qualifying public sector and not-for-profit organisations, such as housing associations, local authorities and registered charities, can apply for a grant of up to 50 per cent towards the cost of microgeneration technologies installed.
To be able to apply for funding, the products being installed (and the installers) must be MCS certified.
Currently, Potterton Solar in-roof panels are MCS certified.
For more information on MCS, please visit www.microgenerationcertification.org.uk.
