start solar is a forward-thinking renewable energy company dedicated to driving the future of smart energy solutions. Specialising in the design and installation of high-quality solar systems, start solar empowers homes and businesses to reduce electricity costs and lower their carbon footprint.
With over a decade of international experience, the start solar team delivers bespoke solar solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Their services span project management, innovation, finance options, and local industry development, ensuring exceptional performance regardless of system size or complexity. By using only Tier 1 manufacturer components, start solar guarantees reliable, long-term system performance for at least 25 years.
Operating across multiple regions and regulatory environments, start solar places strong emphasis on quality, environmental responsibility, and health & safety – making robust management systems a natural fit for the business.
The Certification Journey
start solar achieved certification to the following ISO standards with System Certification Services (SCS):
The decision to pursue certification was driven by the need for consistency, control, and recognised best practice across all areas of the business.
“For us, ISO certification, particularly ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, was about embedding strong, recognised management systems into the business. As we operate across multiple regions and jurisdictions, it was important to have a structured framework that ensures quality, environmental responsibility, and health & safety are managed consistently and effectively.” – Ben Moseley, General Manager at start solar.
Benefits Realised
Since achieving certification, start solar has seen tangible organisational benefits across all three standards.
Ben Moseley, General Manager at start solar, commented, “The biggest benefit has been consistency and control. ISO 9001 has helped tighten our quality and process management, ISO 14001 has improved how we identify and manage environmental impacts, and ISO 45001 has strengthened our health and safety culture.”
Together, these systems have:
For a business operating in a safety-critical and environmentally focused sector, these outcomes have been particularly valuable.
Why start solar Chose SCS
start solar selected System Certification Services due to SCS’s reputation, sector understanding, and practical approach.
“We chose System Certification Services because they’re a respected, locally based certification body in Lisburn with strong experience in ISO standards. They understand the regulatory landscape we operate in and took a practical, proportionate approach that suited our business rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.” – Ben Moseley, General Manager at start solar.
The Audit Experience
The audit process itself was described as structured, transparent, and professional.
“The audit process was clearly explained, with auditors outlining which clauses they were assessing and how our systems aligned. It felt like a collaborative and evidence-based process, not a box-ticking exercise.”
The auditors’ sector knowledge and pragmatic application of the standards helped ensure the audit reflected how start solar genuinely operates.
“The SCS personnel were knowledgeable, professional, and approachable. They understood the standards in depth but were also very pragmatic in how they assessed their application within our business.” – Ben Moseley, General Manager at start solar.
Adding Value Beyond Compliance
While maintaining impartiality, the audit outcomes provided meaningful insight.
Ben Moseley stated, “The end-of-audit report and improvement actions were extremely valuable. The observations raised highlighted opportunities to improve how we manage and evidence our processes, which helps us work more efficiently and strengthen compliance.”
This independent perspective has supported start solar in further strengthening its management systems.
Communication from the SCS back office was highlighted as a key strength throughout the certification journey.
“Audit planning, reporting, follow-ups, and certification documentation were all handled clearly and promptly, which made managing compliance far easier from our side.” – Ben Moseley, General Manager at start solar.
Overall Experience
Reflecting on the full certification process, start solar was highly satisfied.
“The entire experience, from initial engagement through to certification and surveillance, has been professional, well-managed, and supportive.”
While certification is not without effort, the value was clear.
“It’s a really effective way to step back and look across all areas of the business and make sure there are no gaps or cracks in how things are being managed. From that point of view, it was a very positive and valuable exercise.”
“I would confidently recommend System Certification Services to any organisation looking for a professional, credible, and value-adding certification body. For us, ISO isn’t a certificate on the wall — it’s how we run the business. SCS helped us validate and strengthen that approach.” – Ben Moseley, General Manager at start solar.
About System Certification Services (SCS)
System Certification Services (SCS) is an independent, UKAS-accredited Certification Body providing management systems certification services across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. SCS delivers value-driven audits that challenge and support organisations, using experienced auditors with real-world sector knowledge to promote assurance, improvement, and confidence.
