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Case Studies

As energy costs steadily increase and climate change impacts us all, low-carbon technology is set to play a significantly larger role in the future of UK energy. Take a look at the homeowners who chose to install renewables in their homes and the installers completing the installations, providing the story from both perspectives and showcasing the positive impacts on both homes and businesses, plus the part MCS has played in this. Sharing stories like these continues to give everyone confidence in choosing to power their homes with technologies like solar panels and heat pumps.

Below is a selection of small-scale renewable case studies, as part of low carbon landscapes, set out to showcase the national success of renewables across the UK.

If you are exploring installing low-carbon technologies for your home, community or small business – you can find an MCS certified installer that operates in your area by using our ‘Find a Contractor’ tool

Three men stood outside of a house with solar PV installed.

SOLAR SUCCESS IN THE WEST MIDLANDS

We join consumers and an MCS certified contractor on a solar PV and battery storage installation.

TRANSITIONING TO RENEWABLES IN WALES

We join consumers and an MCS certified contractor in Wales on a solar PV installation.

Orkney Islands docklands.

ORKNEY – A RENEWABLE POWERHOUSE

We explore the factors driving renewable uptake in the Orkney Islands.

Your Energy Your Way team.

THE WOMEN ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THE FACE OF THE RENEWABLES INDUSTRY

We meet South-East England based certified contractor, to talk about their mission to change the renewables industry.

Cotswold Energy Group team.

COTSWOLD ENERGY GROUP: HOW MCS CERTIFICATION BENEFITTED THEIR BUSINESS

We meet an MCS certified contractor, to discuss why they thought it was important for them to gain certification.

Lucy Galvin and neighbours with her air source heat pump.

SWITCHING TO SUSTAINABILITY: LUCY’S JOURNEY TO A WARMER HOME WITH A HEAT PUMP

We spoke with homeowner Lucy about her and her husband’s decision to install a heat pump in their home.

Low carbon landscapes news

MCS publishes update to Solar Heating Installation Standard (MIS 3001)

17th April 2025

Consultation: MCS 026 – Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP) Calculator

31st March 2025

MCS has published an updated version of MCS 020

20th March 2025

MCS certificates: why data matters

11th March 2025

The women leading the charge in renewable energy

6th March 2025

MCS responds to Ofgem call for evidence on their role

MCS hits record number of certified contractors

5th March 2025

MCS update on solar PV module fire classification challenges

27th February 2025

Scotland’s renewable risers: top 5 installation areas

19th February 2025

An installer guide to the updated Heat Pump Performance Estimate Standard and Tool (MCS 031)