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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 updates to small wind turbine Standards

6th December 2024

MCS has published an updated version of MIS 3005-D: The Heat Pump Design Standard

2nd December 2024

Helpdesk opening hours over the Festive and New Year period

29th November 2024

Update on the Redevelopment of MCS

27th November 2024

MCS set to change Standard in support of Government changes to planning requirements for Air Source Heat Pumps

22nd November 2024

MCS responds to government announcement on measures to support low-carbon heating

21st November 2024

MCS urges certified installers to avoid non-compliant subcontracting arrangements

15th November 2024

Green Careers Week: Celebrating careers in renewables

31st October 2024

An update on Solar PV Module fire classifications

24th October 2024

The brains behind MCS Standards and their development

21st October 2024