Question follow-through · 93253

Solar Power

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of regulations governing the use of Microgeneration Certification Scheme certification branding in subcontracted solar PV installations.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
20 Nov 2025
Target answer date
26 Nov 2025
Answer
26 Nov 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of regulations governing the use of Microgeneration Certification Scheme certification branding in subcontracted solar PV installations.

  2. 26 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 26 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    Under any DESNZ schemes, microgeneration technologies including rooftop solar must be installed by an MCS-certified installer or equivalent. The installer must use an MCS-approved product and carry out the installation to the relevant MCS installation sta...

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