Solar Power: Safety
Commons · Question 122044 · Tabled 18 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Claire Young
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recourse is available to consumers where an installation of Solar Panels fails to meet safety standards.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 23 Mar 2026
Solar panels installed under Government support schemes require installers to be certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. This requirement ensures installers, installations, and products meet the industry gold standard. Under MCS Redeveloped...