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MCS: BESS and heat pumps drive record year for small-scale renewables in 2024

January 20, 2025
Data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has revealed 2024 to be a record year for small-scale renewable energy installations.
Solar has been the favourite technology to be installed. Image: MCS.

MCS: Cornwall leads the UK in small-scale renewable installations

June 6, 2024
MCS has found that Cornwall leads all other local authorities in small-scale renewable energy installations, with solar the favourite.
Battery storage installations saw a welcome increase in Q1 2024. Image: MCS.

MCS: Battery storage installations rise by 707% in March

April 22, 2024
According to the latest statistics from MSC, battery storage installations rose by 707% year-on-year in March 2024
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Scotland pulls back on 2030 emissions reduction target

April 19, 2024
Scottish net zero minister Mairi McAllan confirmed yesterday (18 April) that the Scottish government will not reach their 2030 emissions target.
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Over four in five homeowners using solar see energy bill reduction

March 28, 2024
Research published by Halifax has revealed that 84% of UK households noted a reduction in monthly energy bills after installing solar panels.
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Eight in ten MPs support mandatory solar installations, reveals YouGov poll

February 15, 2024
According to the YouGov poll, 79% of all MPs support making solar panels mandatory for all new-build homes from 2025 onwards.
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Scottish solar installations soar by 174% in 2023

January 25, 2024
Small-scale solar installations in Scotland increased by 174% in 2023 compared to 2020, revealed the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) today (25 January).
Battery storage installations saw a welcome increase in Q1 2024. Image: MCS.

MCS: 2023 confirmed as ‘best year ever’ for domestic solar installations

December 14, 2023
Data released by MCS on 13 December has confirmed that 2023 was the UK’s “best ever” year for renewable energy and heating installations.
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MCS celebrates 4,000 certified contractors

November 28, 2023
The MCS achieved a major milestone in October 2023, with the organisation having certified its 4,000th contractor.
Battery storage installations saw a welcome increase in Q1 2024. Image: MCS.

Green apprenticeships could be key for net zero, says MCS

November 14, 2023
The MCS Charitable Foundation has declared that green apprenticeships could be critical for the UK’s net zero transition, but these must be promoted better to Gen Z.

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