Proof of solar photovoltaic panels

What documents do I need to install a solar panel?

This includes: Proof of Ownership: A document that proves you are the owner of the property and the solar panel system. MCS Certificate: A Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate verifies that your solar panel installation meets the required standards.

What if my solar panels were never registered?

If the panels were never registered, then your only option is payments under the Special Export Guarantee Scheme. To apply for this scheme, you will need a smart meter; proof of ownership (receipt); your MCS Certificate* and proof from your District Network Operator (DNO) that it was notified of your installation.

Can a person own a solar PV installation?

While an individual can own the solar PV panels installed at their property, there are instances where the owner of an installation may be different from the owner of the property or site at which the installation is located.

Can a rent-a-roof company install solar panels?

Where an installation is owned by a rent-a-roof company, we would expect there to be a signed ‘agreement’ between the relevant parties, i.e. the homeowner and the rent-a-roof company, such as a lease agreement, with the homeowner agreeing to rent their roof to the company for the purposes of installing solar PV panels.

Do I need a building regulations certificate for my solar panel system?

You should receive a building regulations certificate, known as a completion certificate, for your solar panel system. This certificate will assure you and any future owners that the work met all building regulations, which will make it much easier to sell your property at any point.

Do solar PV installations need to be MCs certified?

Also, the Council of Mortgage Lenders has advised that, as a minimum to avoid the risk of a property being ineligible for a mortgage, both new and existing Solar PV installations must be MCS certified. All renewable energy products are examined by certification bodies against MCS manufacturing and testing standards.