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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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- 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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Setting up as a sole trader? Start with the free UK checklist.
The free UK sole trader setup checklist covers the generic first-90-day admin: HMRC registration, VAT, insurance, a business bank account, records and pricing. This startup guide then covers the operating decisions specific to your trade.
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