This makes South Cambridgeshire the second local authority in England, after South Hams, to achieve this milestone, with more than 13,000 certified installations.
Solar power leads the way
Solar PV is the most popular renewable technology in South Cambridgeshire, with over 11,000 installations since 2008. Solar accounts for 82.8% of all certified installations in the region, highlighting how residents are increasingly harnessing solar energy to power their homes.
Air source heat pumps are also on the rise, making up 14.5% of certified installations. In fact, more heat pumps were installed in 2024 than in the entire previous year.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), offering £7,500 towards MCS certified heat pump installations, has played a key role in making this technology more accessible and affordable.
Strong demand for cleaner energy
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS, remarked, “It’s great to see the growing demand amongst homeowners in South Cambridgeshire to generate their own home-grown electricity, lower their energy bills, and decrease their carbon footprint with quality MCS certified installations.
“I look forward to seeing more homeowners across England place their trust in MCS certified contractors and transition to cleaner, greener energy solutions for their homes.”