Choose a Properly Accredited Scottish Renewable Installer
Before commissioning any solar, heat pump, or renewable energy system in Scotland — verify these three certifications. We install through MCS-certified partners. Call 0141 230 0198.
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Key facts
Last updated: 28 October 2026- We install through MCS-certified partners — we are not ourselves MCS certified
- MCS certification is required for Smart Export Guarantee registration
- TrustMark is the government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements
- Gas Safe registration is legally required for any gas work
- Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status
- 0% VAT applies on qualifying MCS-certified installations until 31 March 2027
- Always verify MCS certification yourself at mcsinstallers.co.uk before signing
Does Your Installer Hold These Key Certifications?
Run this checklist before signing any contract. Every legitimate Scottish renewable installer should hold MCS, TrustMark, and Gas Safe registration.
MCS Certified
Microgeneration Certification Scheme
Required for funded installations (e.g. ECO4) and Smart Export Guarantee registration. Verify any installer at mcsinstallers.co.uk.
TrustMark Registered
Government-endorsed quality scheme
Government-endorsed quality scheme for home improvements. TrustMark registration ensures work meets required standards and provides consumer protection.
Gas Safe Registered
Gas Safe Register
Legal requirement for any gas work. Gas Safe registration ensures engineers are qualified to work safely on gas appliances and heating systems.
Government-backed grants and loans
Subject to eligibility
Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
Public Liability Insurance
£2 million minimum
Protects you if anything goes wrong on site during or after installation. Always request a copy of the certificate.
Handles G98/G99 DNO
Distribution Network Operator notifications
Systems not notified to the DNO block SEG registration. This must be handled by the installer as a standard part of every job.
We install through MCS-certified partners.
Call 0141 230 0198 — we'll explain how to check any installer's certification.
View all accreditation schemes10 Questions to Ask Every Scottish Installer
Any credible Scottish solar installer should answer these clearly and in writing. To compare multiple installers side by side before you ask, Compare Renewables Scotland lets you weigh up quotes from MCS-certified companies across the country.
Are you MCS certified? (must answer yes)
Non-negotiableAre you TrustMark registered?
Do you handle all DNO notifications as standard?
Can you check which government-backed grants or loans may apply?
What warranties do you provide on panels, inverter, and labour?
Who manufactures the panels — are they Tier 1 brands?
How long have you been installing in Scotland?
Can you provide references from recent local installs?
Do you register customers for the Smart Export Guarantee?
What does your aftercare service include post-install?
8 Installer Red Flags — Walk Away Immediately
These behaviours indicate an unaccredited or rogue installer. Any single red flag is reason enough to choose a different company.
Scottish Grants That Require Certification
Without MCS certification, you cannot access any funded scheme or register for SEG export payments. If you are working out what solar might cost and how much you could earn from export, Solar Cost Scotland breaks down typical system prices and SEG payment rates for Scottish homes.
Without MCS certification: no government-backed funding, no ECO4 scheme, no SEG registration — regardless of installation quality.
Government-backed grants and loans
Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
Ask us what applies to youExport Payments
- Paid for unused solar energy
- MCS certificate required
- SEG registration supported as standard
VAT Relief
- Solar, battery, heat pumps
- MCS certified installs only
Note: Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
What an MCS Certified Installation Includes
We install through MCS-certified partners. Every installation includes the required paperwork and post-install registration — not as optional extras.
Solar PV — 4kWp
Most Popular- MCS certification — included as standard
- G98/G99 DNO notifications — handled
- Smart Export Guarantee registration
- Tier 1 panel brands (Jinko, LONGi, Q Cells)
- 25-year panel performance warranty
- 10-year inverter warranty
- Full system design and survey
Air Source Heat Pump
Finance AvailableInterest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
- Installed through MCS-certified partners
- Full system design and heat loss survey
- Eligibility check before any commitment
- Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status
0% VAT until 31 March 2027
Applies to qualifying installations by MCS-certified installation companies.
Interest-free credit of up to £30,000 is available, subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply.
Call 0141 230 0198 for a detailed quoteFind Your Council Area
Local solar and heat pump guides for all 32 Scottish councils, plus funding guides by area. For Glasgow-specific installer listings, Solar Panels Glasgow covers local MCS-certified fitters in that area. Part of the Scottish Energy Efficiency network.
- Aberdeen City
- Aberdeenshire
- Angus
- Argyll and Bute
- City of Edinburgh
- Clackmannanshire
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Dundee City
- East Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- East Lothian
- East Renfrewshire
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Glasgow City
- Highland
- Inverclyde
- Midlothian
- Moray
- Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Orkney Islands
- Perth and Kinross
- Renfrewshire
- Scottish Borders
- Shetland Islands
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
- Stirling
- West Dunbartonshire
- West Lothian
Download our step-by-step Solar Buyer's Guide
A 7-step checklist and comparison table to help you compare quotes, verify accreditation and avoid rogue installers in Scotland.
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Install Through MCS-Certified Partners
We install through MCS-certified partners. We handle all DNO notifications and SEG registration as standard — not as optional extras.
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