One of the biggest changes to UK solar certification is here.

In this episode of The OpenSolar Podcast, Birchy is joined by Daniel White, Market Development Director at MCS, to unpack MCS 2025 and what it means for installers across the UK.

As the industry continues to mature, the conversation is shifting beyond compliance to focus on installation quality, consumer confidence and preparing for a future where solar, batteries and heat pumps work together as one home energy system.

This episode covers:

• The biggest changes coming with MCS 2025

• Why audits are shifting to focus on installation quality

• How better-performing installers could benefit from a lighter assessment burden

• How the UK solar market has evolved beyond the "solar coaster"

• Why solar, batteries and heat pumps are becoming one integrated energy system

• What installers and electricians should prepare for next

Whether you're already MCS certified or simply want to stay ahead of what's changing, this episode offers practical insights into one of the biggest shifts facing the UK solar industry.

Guest Profile

Daniel White is Market Development Director at MCS, where he helps shape the future of the UK's renewable energy certification scheme. 

Working across market development and industry engagement, Daniel focuses on strengthening installer standards, improving consumer confidence and supporting the continued growth of the UK's clean energy sector as renewable technologies become increasingly interconnected.

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