Site survey recorded inconsistently across jobs, with no signed customer copy when generation figures or panel placement are queried later
Solar Panel Installer
Solar Panel Installer Startup Guide
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Launching a solar panel installation business means handling business registration, MCS certification (effectively mandatory for any work eligible for the Smart Export Guarantee), DNO notification or application rules depending on system size, RECC consumer code obligations, Part P Building Regulations for the electrical work, and clear scope on the savings and payback claims you can responsibly make. This guide covers business setup, MCS routes, insurance, the practical realities of residential versus commercial installs, scaffold and electrical competency partnerships, and the first-90-days checklist for becoming a credible MCS-certified installer.
Covers business registration, MCS certification routes (mandatory for SEG-eligible work), DNO notification rules, RECC consumer code, Part P Building Regulations, and electrical competency expectations
Includes a first-90-days checklist for the practical move from electrical or roofing background to MCS-certified solar installer
Addresses the real decisions: residential versus commercial installs, savings and payback claims you can and cannot make, scaffold partnerships, and building referral relationships with electricians and roofers
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In the pack
What's included
- Business Overview
- Startup Cost Breakdown
- Regulatory Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- Essential Equipment & Tools
- First 90 Days Launch Timeline
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Useful Links & Resources
- Marketing Your Business
- Financial Setup
- Finding Your First Customers
- Scaling & Growth
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Made for the work
Built around the work you do every day.
Site surveys, MCS certificates, commissioning handovers, financial trackers and compliance tools built for solar panel installers across the UK. Every template is ready to download, fill in and use on your next job.
The pack is shaped around day-to-day situations such as:
Panel and inverter specification (manufacturer, capacity, warranty terms) handled by quote spreadsheet, with no consistent customer-facing schedule
Per-kW vs full-system vs battery-add-on pricing inconsistent, and underlying earn-per-install hard to read across job types
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- Refund policy
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Is this legal or tax advice?
No. LaunchKit templates are practical business resources. Review against your own circumstances and check suitability for your business.
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Every solar panel installer pack is reviewed for accurate format and tier disclosure. Templates are practical resources, not legal or tax advice — review against your own circumstances before use.
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