Why MCS?

Empzurg

I know I will take some criticism for this but there is nothing I can do after the event.

I had a Solar install late last year but it wasn't by an MCS installer(which in hindsight was a mistake but thats another story) So I'm now trying to pursue options to get the Seg tariff but generally they require the MCS certificate, although the Seg guidlines state that MCS isn't required but alternatives can be accepted but I have had a definite NO from Octopus. I am making some progress with another supplier but I'll see how that goes.

But getting to my point, why is MCS so important for the Seg tariff, I have various eletrical certificates regarding the install and currenty the grid is happy to take all my exported electricty for free(not worried about the quality of install then) but no supllier will pay you for it.

I know I should have used an MCS installer but that moment has passed.

Solarstart001

Empzurg - sorry to hear this. Sounds very tricky and I cant see the solution other than getting a different (accredited) supplier to come and check whether they can retrospectively certify with a MCS - obviously at a cost...

I am new here, but its likely a regulatory compliance check. Working with electricity that's going back to the grid, Ofgem and the energy companies need a certain level of assurance that works have been conducted safely and according to relevant standards / codes.

tacpot12

I think that it down to the fact that you want to be paid for the electricity. If they are paying you, you have a commercial arrangement with them, and this opens them up to the risk of being sued under certain circumstances, so they want to know that the installation is safe. Otherwise, they might become liable to your estate if your installation killed you.

Also I suspect that while no supplier is paying you for the electricity, if the installation does turn out ot be faulty, it is the DNO's responsibility to deal with you. If a supplier is paying you, I would expect the DNO would make the supplier sort it out. 

MikeHEQA

Empzurg said:

I know I will take some criticism for this but there is nothing I can do after the event.

I had a Solar install late last year but it wasn't by an MCS installer(which in hindsight was a mistake but thats another story) So I'm now trying to pursue options to get the Seg tariff but generally they require the MCS certificate, although the Seg guidlines state that MCS isn't required but alternatives can be accepted but I have had a definite NO from Octopus. I am making some progress with another supplier but I'll see how that goes.

But getting to my point, why is MCS so important for the Seg tariff, I have various eletrical certificates regarding the install and currenty the grid is happy to take all my exported electricty for free(not worried about the quality of install then) but no supllier will pay you for it.

I know I should have used an MCS installer but that moment has passed.

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