MCS Solar Panel Installation

Many people now choose to have solar panels installed as it allows us not only to make a positive contribution to the environment by using renewable technology, but it also means that our fuel bills are dramatically reduced. Furthermore, energy companies now offer what is known as the Feed in Tariff, meaning that you will get money back for the energy you do not use and feed back into the power grid.

Who are MCS Solar Panel Installation Companies?

MCS stands for Microgeneration Certification Scheme. Any company that offers solar panel installation should be registered with the MCS. An MCS solar panel installation company is the only company that is legally allowed to install solar panels and also the only company through which you will be able to receive the Feed in Tariff, which allows you to make money off your solar power.

Where are MCS Solar Panel Installation Companies Located?

MCS solar panel installation has become increasingly popular, particularly with the government’s drive to have 20% of all energy produced by renewable technology by 2020. There are many incentives for households to install solar panels and there has hence been an increase in MCS solar panel installation companies.

MCS solar panel installation companies can hence be found all across the United Kingdom, although the main players at present seem to be located in the South of England.

Estimated Cost of MCS Solar Panel Installation

Some MCS solar panel installation companies will offer you the opportunity to purchase the solar panels meaning that the Feed in Tariff will go to you. Others will allow you to have the solar panels installed on your roof for free, but the Feed in Tariff will go to the MCS solar panel installation company for the next 25 years.

If you are looking at purchasing your own solar panels through an MCS solar panel installation company, you will generally be charged for the amount of Kilowatts that can be produced. In order to be able to power your house with the solar energy you create, you can expect to pay around £10,000 for the full installation, although these prices are significantly reducing at present. Furthermore, the government currently runs a grant scheme which would pay you back around 10% of your installation costs. The payback time of MCS solar panel installation is around 10 years.

The Feed in Tariff makes solar panel installation very interesting, since you could potentially earn around £900 per year, as well as reducing your energy bill by around 80%. This means that your overall financial gain on a yearly basis could be around £1,600, which is why the payback period for MCS solar panel installation is quite low.

If you are thinking of having MCS solar panel installation, it is very important to make sure that your house meets the necessary requirements, including an un-shaded, south facing roof, as well as requesting planning permission for your MCS solar panel installation. It is also advised to beware of cowboy installers, which you should be able to avoid by checking they are MCS registered.