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Standards and accreditation

2 guides on standards and accreditation — buyer-side, plain-English, with current UK numbers.

Standards and accreditation8 min read

MCS vs RECC for commercial solar — which accreditation actually protects you

Installers wave both acronyms around as proof of quality. For a business buyer only one matters the way you think, the other protects homeowners rather than your company — and above 50 kW, MCS may not even apply to your system. The real distinction, and what to put in the contract instead.