Research and Consumer Information
Wind power scoping study
Scoping study looking at improved methods for calculating the effectiveness domestic wind turbines. The existing methodology for calculating mean annual wind speed under MCS needed updating and this study has determined the best way to estimate wind speed through available tools and techniques.
Scoping study looking at improved methods for calculating the effectiveness domestic wind turbines
Smart Solar Homes
This report examines both the individual household benefits of installing smart energy technologies, and the contribution they can make to the whole electricity system, when scaled-up across a portfolio of 4.4 million homes
Report examining the household benefits of installing smart energy technologies
Energising Advice Report
Scoping study to review the information and advice available to consumers on renewable energy and energy efficiency in the home
Review of the information and advice available to consumers on renewable energy and energy efficiency in the home.
Geothermal Energy from Mines
Development of a white paper which sets out the commercial, regulatory, market and policy interventions which are needed to address barriers, and accelerate delivery of geothermal energy from mines at scale in the UK.
Developing a calculation method for assessing the benefits of battery storage
Value of Solar Homes
Research report showing how upgrading a home with a solar power system is an easy and simple way to lower a property’s running costs and increase its value while also reducing its environmental impact
Research report detailing the financial benefits of investing in solar power systems
Heat Pumps Now
The aim of this project is to develop and showcase the end to end heat pump service and regional supply chain needed to support the roll out of low carbon heat installations in Greater Manchester
Developing and showcasing an end to end heat pump service and supply chain for Greater Manchester
Measured Savings, Better Outcomes
This project sought to develop a methodology that could be adopted across the sector to help turn energy performance gains into measurable benefits through smart technology.
Data-led project turning energy performance gains into measurable benefits through smart technology
Housing Archetypes & Heat Pump Deployment
This project sought to develop a methodology that could be adopted across the sector to help turn energy performance gains into measurable benefits through smart technology.
Project focussing on the qualities of different housing archetypes and the retrofit measures required to allow for optimum heat pump installations
Burning Sunshine
This project will generate original evidence on the role of solar and storage technologies in decarbonising the provision of heat in the UK.
Researching the role of solar and storage in decarbonising UK heating
Low Carbon Retrofit Accelerator
With our support, Repowering London and Future Climate collaborated on a research and knowledge exchange project to accelerate the decarbonisation of low-rise blocks of flats in the private sector.
Accelerating the decarbonisation of low-rise blocks of flats in London’s private sector
Rebuilding the Low Energy Buildings Database
Expanding the Low Energy Buildings Database as a resource for UK homeowners, self-builders, local authorities, the construction industry and international audiences.
Expanding the Low Energy Buildings database as a resource for UK homeowners and stakeholders
Sustainable Heat Insights for Fast and Fair Shift to New Zero (SHIFT-0)
Oxford University led study targeting the transition from gas to heat pumps. It will deliver a model for scalable adoption and learning, and joint publication of policy recommendations.
Oxford University led study targeting the transition from gas to heat pumps
Self consumption
Drawing on work undertake by Loughborough University, this project saw the development of a calculation method for assessing the benefits of self-consumption of solar PV energy, with and without battery storage.
Developing a calculation method for assessing the benefits of battery storage
Apply for grant funding
The MCS Foundation is open to funding a range of projects that advance our mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and low carbon technologies.
If you are seeking funding for a project that you think we could be interested in, please complete the enquiry form below, summarising what you are seeking to achieve and how this fits with our funding criteria.
We will be pleased to hear from you.