The Verified Solar Quality Charter
Why every contractor on VerifiedSolar.uk must hold verified MCS, TrustMark, and RECC accreditation before receiving a directory listing.
1. What is the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)?
MCS is an internationally recognized quality assurance scheme supported by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). It certifies microgeneration technologies and installers to ensure renewable energy installations meet rigorous safety, engineering, and performance standards.
2. Consumer Protection Codes: RECC & TrustMark
MCS-certified installers must also be members of a Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) approved consumer code, such as the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) or the Home Insulation & Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES). This ensures:
- Protection of all customer deposits through independent insurance-backed guarantees.
- Strict bans on misleading quotes, uninvited door-to-door sales, and high-pressure selling tactics.
- Access to free, binding independent arbitration in the rare event of a dispute.
3. Our Zero Cold-Call Guarantee
Traditional lead-generation websites capture your phone number and sell it simultaneously to five different sales brokers, subjecting you to aggressive telephone sales pitches. Verified Solar UK operates on a direct contractor access model:
- We publish direct telephone numbers for verified engineering firms.
- We never sell or distribute your private contact details to telemarketing boiler rooms.
- You choose who to call, when to call, and control your quotation process with complete autonomy.
Built for Radical Consumer Transparency & Rigorous Standards
We reject aggressive lead-capture funnels and unvetted subcontractors. Every installer listed on VerifiedSolar.uk must satisfy our three non-negotiable consumer pillars.
100% MCS Validated
Certification under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme is legally mandatory to qualify for the UK Government's 0% VAT relief and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments.
Zero Cold-Call Guarantee
Your personal contact details are never brokered to aggressive boiler-room call centers. You contact certified engineers directly on their transparent business phone lines.
Direct Warranties
All equipment installations are covered by tier-1 direct manufacturer warranties: minimum 25-year photovoltaic linear performance and 10 to 15-year battery cycling guarantees.