Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 122044

Solar Power: Safety

Tabled: 18 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Claire Young

Liberal DemocratThornbury and Yate

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

Michael Shanks
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...

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