What does the MCS update mean for solar PV contractors?

The update outlines the installation requirements for MCS certified contractors who supply, design, and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. It also adopts the IET Code of Practice for solar photovoltaic systems and withdraws the MCS PV Guide.

Who has approved the MCS 'solar photovoltaic systems' standard?

This standard has been approved by the Steering Group of the MCS. This standard was prepared by the MCS Working Group 2 ‘Solar Photovoltaic Systems’. Microgeneration Installation Standards will be revised by issue of revised editions or amendments.

What if a MCS contractor does not design a solar PV system?

3.1.2 Where MCS contractors do not engage in the design or supply of solar PV systems but work solely as a MCS Contractor for a client who has already commissioned a system design; then the MCS Contractor shall be competent to review and verify that the design would meet the design requirements set out in this Standard and this should be recorded.

Does a PV system comply with mcs012?

t) may assist in demonstrating such compliance. For an installation to comply with the requirements of MCS - PV systems mounted above or integrated into a pitched roof shall utilise products that have been tested and approved to MCS012 (test procedures used to demonstrate the performance of solar systems under the action of

What is the MCS certification standard?

This standard identifies the evaluation and assessment practices to be undertaken by the certification bodies of the MCS for the purposes of approval and listing of contractors undertaking the supply, design installation, set to work, commissioning and handover of solar photovoltaic (PV) microgeneration systems.

What if a contractor does not design a solar PV system?

Where contractors do not engage in the design or supply of solar PV systems, but work solely as an installer for a client who has already commissioned a system design; then the contractor must be competent to review and verify that the design would meet the design requirements set out in this standard and this should be recorded.