ukpvc 2010 stefanie rief - mcs presentation
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme
market entry barrier or necessity for the UK market?
Stefanie Rief
The UK PV Conference
(22nd June 2010/Solarplaza)
![Page 2: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Who we are and what we do
NEF is a registered charity
www.nef.org.uk
• Carbon Trust Standard
• Training
• Green Energy Scheme
• Ground Source Heat Pump
Association
• Solar Trade Association
• Consultancy
The National Energy Foundation is proud to celebrate its 20th Anniversary this year!!!
![Page 3: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Content:
1. Renewable Energy in the UK
2. The Microgeneration
Certification Scheme
• What is it?
• Who is it for?
• MCS structure
• Incentives
3. Strengths
4. Potential for improvement
5. Future Prospects
Solar panels installed by Solarcentury in Stanstead, UK
![Page 4: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
1. Renewable Energy in the UK
• UK Renewable Energy market - niche market
• about 150,000 RE installations - 26 million homes
• Due to binding 2020 targets - expected rapid market growth
• number of market players increasing exponentially
• As response - UK Government has commissioned MCS
![Page 5: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
2. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme
What is it and who is it for?
• MCS is industry-led & government supported scheme
for small scale renewable manufacturers and installers
• MCS accreditation - microgeneration technology systems
have:
• Work to installation & product standards
• an appropriate QMS in place
• comply with ethical standards
![Page 6: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
2. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme
• How does it work?
ADMINISTER Gemserv
EXECUTE Certfication Bodies OVERSEE
DECC
MAINTAIN/DEVELOP Working Groups
CONTROL MCS Steering Group
MCS Assess against:
• MCS standards
• MIS standards
• OFT registered Code of Ethical Practice
![Page 7: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
2. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme
Incentives to join the scheme:
• Feed-In Tariff (FiT)
• Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
• Industry recognised standard
for their business
![Page 8: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
3. Strengths
• It helps to filter out ‘rogue traders’
• It generates consumer confidence
• It sets and raises coherent standards
• Supervisory board function
![Page 9: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
4. Potential for improvement
• Certification Bodies assessment fees differ widely and are not related to company size
• Certification Bodies interpret MCS standards differently
• Certification only up to 45 kW for heat and 50 kW for electricity
• Does good QMS ensure good installation standard?
• Rationalisation with other schemes – Trustmark & CPS?
![Page 10: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
4. Potential for improvement
![Page 11: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
5. Future Prospects
![Page 12: UKPVC 2010 Stefanie Rief - mcs presentation](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051610/5483e055b47959050d8b4a40/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme
market entry barrier or necessity for the UK market?