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2024 record year for small-scale renewables
M
CS (Microgeneration Certifi cation Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for
renewable energy technologies like solar PV and heat pumps, has announced that 2024 was a record-breaking year for small-scale renewables. According to data from the MCS Data Dashboard, there were more than 260,000 certifi ed installations in UK homes and small businesses last year, including heat pumps, solar and battery storage. This is a 7% increase compared to 2023, which itself was a record year for installations. The record-breaking numbers from last year have also taken the total number of certifi ed
installations past the 2 million mark, highlighting the nation’s growing commitment to renewable technologies for heating and powering homes and businesses. Heat pumps saw a signifi cant and record-
breaking rise in 2024, with almost 60,000 certifi ed installations – a 43% increase on 2023. This milestone brings the total number of certifi ed heat pump installations in the UK to over 275,000. Solar PV continues to lead the way as the most popular renewable technology with over 180,000 certifi ed installations recorded last year, while battery storage saw record-breaking numbers with nearly 20,000 certifi ed installations.
Recolight appoints new director to board
W
EEE compliance scheme Recolight
has announced that Paul Kilburn, managing director at Thorn Lighting & Zumtobel Lighting UK & Ireland has joined its board of directors. Commenting on the news, Recolight CEO Nigel
Harvey said: “We are delighted that Paul has joined the board. He brings with him great depth of experience and knowledge and I know that we will benefi t from his contributions and insights. Thorn & Zumtobel are now in their fi fth year of Recolight WEEE scheme membership, and the business is an active contributor to the scheme.” Paul said: “I am very pleased to join the Recolight
board. Thorn Lighting & Zumtobel Lighting seeks to put sustainability and the circular economy at the heart of what we do. That makes for a strong alignment with the objectives and mission of the Recolight team. I look forward to contributing to the growth and development of the business.” The other board directors are Andreas Adamof
Ledvance (chair), Steve Meadows of Signify, Andrew Clark of Feilo Sylvania and Steven Reed of Trilux.
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