How can I get it installed

Installers and equipment

Under SCHRI only systems and products designed and installed by accredited installers are eligible for grant. For consistency and efficiency the SCHRI household stream shares the same accreditation process as Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MSC), a similar grant scheme that is run by the DTI in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This applies to the technologies below which are funded by both MSC and SCHRI:

• solar photovoltaics
• micro hydro-electric;
• micro wind;
• solar water heating;
• automated wood fuel heating systems (boilers and room heaters/stoves); and
• ground source heat pumps.

All installers eligible to supply SCHRI installations are listed on the Micro Generation Certification website at www.microgenerationcertification.org but to help you find a local installer we have extracted all the Scottish installers and installers from other parts of the UK that operate in Scotland into a separate list.

Download the Scotland installer list.

SCHRI funds a wider range of technologies than MSC. For these technologies EST determines the minimum requirement for installers and equipment. This applies to the following technologies/applications:

• solar space heating systems;
• connections to Lerwick District Heating Scheme; and
• air source heat pumps.

The Scotland installer list also lists those installers accredited by EST for these technologies, except for connections to the Lerwick District Heating Scheme on Shetland. For these installations only, the accreditation system managed by Shetland Heat and Power Limited will be utilised. Householders should contact Shetland Heat and Power Limited (phone 01595 697 111) for a list of the accredited installers for that scheme..

How does the accreditation system work?
An installer first applies for provisional accreditation, outlining relevant experience/qualifications to install the particular technology. For installers that do not have relevant experience in the technology, but are otherwise competent in a related discipline, there is a mentoring route to accreditation that can be followed.

Once provisional accreditation is awarded, a supplier can install two renewable energy systems under the grant scheme, after which one installation must be inspected and deemed satisfactory before moving to full accreditation and carrying out further installations. When the installer has moved to full accreditation they can undertake unlimited installations, providing they adhere to accreditation guidelines and further inspections indicate that their work meets the required standards.

What equipment is eligible for grant?
To be eligible for grant, it is also a requirement that all major system components are listed on the relevant Registered Product List. Your chosen installer will be able to advise which products are eligible for grant funding.

For the following technologies micro hydro, micro wind, solar water heating, automated wood fuel heating systems (boilers and room heaters/stoves) and ground source heat pumps, you can view the list on the Micro Generation Certification website at www.microgenerationcertification.org.

Please click here for a list of air source heat pump and solar air products accredited by the Energy Saving Trust.