'The best May in MCS history': Small scale renewables enjoy another record month

James Murray
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'The best May in MCS history': Small scale renewables enjoy another record month

Latest figures come as new study suggests households installing solar panels and battery systems can save over £1,000 a year on their energy bills

The small-scale renewables sector celebrated another record month during May, with the latest figures from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) confirming demand for solar panels and heat pumps...

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