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From 2 - 3 April, a number of MCS certified installers joined the ‘Meet the Installer’ zone at Solar & Storage Live London. The event attracts a large audience from manufacturers to property owners and continues to strengthen relationships across the solar and storage industry. On the first day of the event, our CEO, Ian Rippin, joined the installers in the zone. It was great to talk about their businesses, future goals and their journey to gaining MCS certification. egg SOBERS 246 ELECTRICAL LIMITED Solar Orb Energy LYONS TRADING LIMITED Greenio Ltd Ledda Electrical Contractors #Installers #Certification #Event #Solar

Our Head of Technical, Lucy McKenzie, will be speaking at the ‘Ask the Experts: Solar, Batteries & Chargers at Home’ panel session during Everything Electric London. The panel will discuss the key factors and essential steps involved in transitioning to an all-electric home. 📅 Thursday 17 April ⏱️ 11.15am - 11.45am 📍 Giga Theatre Lucy will be joined by: -Helen Czerski, Presenter - Fully Charged -Wenyan Sharp, Marketing Director - SolaX Power -Johan du Plessis, CEO and Founder - tepeo Get your tickets here👉 https://bit.ly/3FhXjY9 #FullyChargedShow #EverythingElectricLondon #EverythingElectric #LondonExCel #ConsumerEvent #EnergyEvent #Renewables #SolarPanels FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric

Our CEO, Ian Rippin, recently made his second appearance on The Renewables Podcast, where he discussed the Redeveloped Installer Scheme. He focused on how these changes will directly impact installers. You can listen to it now 👇 Mark Allison Apprentice 121 Oval Renewables Sam Featherstone

The Scottish Enterprise Clean Heat Accelerator is a dynamic five-month programme tailored for small businesses and start-ups in Scotland that offer products and services focused on clean heat and energy efficiency in buildings. This accelerator is designed to help businesses grow, scale, and build valuable networks. Participants will benefit from: -Gaining a deeper understanding of market demand -Enhancing their business profile -Identifying new growth opportunities Now entering its third year, the Clean Heat Accelerator has already helped numerous businesses scale their solutions and secure new opportunities in the sector. Applications for the next cohort close on Wednesday 9 April - You can apply here👉https://bit.ly/3E9Ga2i Carbon Limiting Technologies

How is Wiltshire doing in it’s transition to small-scale renewables? Wiltshire has recorded 26,313 MCS-certified installations, meaning 12.23% of households in the area, more than 1 in 10, have an MCS certified installation. 4,206 of these installations were completed between February 2024 and 2025, a 19% increase from the previous year. MCS installations and contractor data is freely available for everyone to view and use on the MCS Data Dashboard now. Updating in near-real-time, it provides a dynamic picture of the uptake of solar, heat pumps, battery storage, and other small-scale renewables across the UK. Visit the MCS Data Dashboard now 👉 https://bit.ly/40Hb3R8 *Data presented is correct as of 24 March, figures are subject to change due to late certificate entries to the MCS Installation Database and an update to postcode look-ups e.g., new build homes. Wiltshire Council

We have partnered with The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) to enhance renewable technology training for Scotland's plumbing and heating apprentices. This collaboration aims to equip apprentices with the necessary skills to meet the growing demand for low-carbon and sustainable technologies. The initiative underscores the profession's commitment to environmental stewardship and aligns with government sustainability goals. Ian Rippin, MCS CEO, said: “With more consumers turning to home-grown energy to heat and power their homes, it’s crucial that there is a skilled installer base delivering high-quality installations against industry-recognised standards. Partnering with SNIPEF to integrate renewables into the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition is a crucial step in developing a skilled workforce for the future. Find out more 👉https://bit.ly/3E44jY3

Bob & Liz transitioned to an air source heat pump, demonstrating firsthand the benefits of this technology. In this video, they share their experience - how their home maintains consistent warmth, their energy cost savings, and the impact on their carbon footprint. Their story underscores why heat pumps are a practical, efficient solution for residential properties, not just an environmental choice, but a financial investment. Watch Bob & Liz’s story on The MCS Foundation website👉 https://bit.ly/4iFCftn #HeatPump #AirSource #Homeowner #CaseStudy #StraightFromTheSource

Our Market Development Director, Daniel White, will be joining the panel session ‘How can we decarbonise our home energy through electrification, like heat pumps?’ at Everything Electric London. The panel will discuss the next steps in transitioning the nation away from gas and explore which electric technologies should replace traditional systems. 📅 Wednesday 16 April ⏱️ 10.45am - 11.15am 📍 Home Energy Arena Dan will be joined by: -Helen Czerski, Presenter - Fully Charged -Codrina Cretu, Mission Manager - Nesta -Becky Lane, Co-Founder and CEO - Furbnow Get your tickets here 👉 https://bit.ly/3FhXjY9 #FullyChargedShow #EverythingElectricLondon #EverythingElectric #LondonExCel #ConsumerEvent #EnergyEvent #Renewables #SolarPanels #HeatPumps FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric

Our Chief Operating Officer, Lisa Cooke, joined a roundtable at The City of Liverpool College. A day packed with insightful conversations, uniting businesses from across the North West to explore the significance of green skills and collaborate towards the shared goal of achieving net zero targets. Thanks to TheBusinessDesk.com for hosting! #NorthWest #GreenSkills

📢 MCS has published an updated version of MCS 020 following a consultation in January 2024 📢 This update was driven by the government’s consultation and subsequent announcement on amendments to existing Permitted Development Rights (PDR) that apply in England to: - Remove the 1m boundary rule, enabling heat pumps to be installed within 1m of the property boundary. - Increase the size limit of the heat pump for dwelling houses from 0.6m3 to 1.5m3. - Double the number of heat pumps permitted, from one to two for detached dwelling houses. - Support the rollout of air-to-air heat pumps that can also provide a cooling function. The MCS 020 Standard is now divided into two parts: one for air source heat pumps and another for small wind turbines (there are no changes to the requirements for small wind turbines). Compliance with this update is mandatory for installers seeking to install air source heat pumps under Permitted Development from the date of implementation - 20 September 2025. Read more and view documentation here: https://lnkd.in/eGnzuC8G #Standards #PermittedDevelopment #HeatPumps #SmallWindTurbines