Do solar panels increase the value of my home?

Updated: Jul 29

The debate surrounding solar panels and property values.

The notion that solar panels elevate a property's value is a claim often advocated by solar installation salespeople. However, the stark reality remains: there exists no definitive evidence to conclusively support this opinion. At SolarandBatteryCompany.com, whilst we advise our clients that there is no concrete proof that it increases property value, we firmly believe that a home boasting solar panels is indeed an attractive prospect for potential buyers.

There is limited evidence that shows solar increases your house value.

A Potential Selling Point

Instant Savings and Buyer Appeal

Picture this: Potential buyers can move into a home, with a solar and battery system and immediately save over £1000 per year on their electricity bill without having to invest in the system up front. This attractive proposition holds sway in the buyer's decision-making process. If faced with the choice between two relatively similar houses—one with a PV system and the other without—it's not hard to speculate which property would garner more attention. 

In fact, the presence of solar panels might even spark a bidding competition between buyers that have decided your property is the one they would like, while speculative, this possibility is worth contemplating.

A Competitive Edge in the house selling market

Meeting Modern Standards

Over the past decade, building regulations have undergone significant transformation and continue to be improved. Homes today are mandated to meet substantially higher insulation standards compared to the U values of their counterparts ten or twenty years ago. As your property competes in the market, particularly against new build homes (a prime consideration for potential buyers) solar installations can play an important role. 

With new government legislation currently being considered that require solar PV installations on all new builds in the future, older homes need additional allure to remain appealing to homebuyers. By boasting solar installations and a battery, your property can compete against newer constructions that may promise cheaper bills.

A Balanced Perspective

Our Commitment to Education

At SolarandBatteryCompany.com, our aim is to present a balanced perspective in our articles. Whilst we've outlined reasons as to why you may consider an installation if you don’t think you will be in your house 6 years from now, if we were to provide a clear-cut answer, it would unequivocally state that there exists no substantiated evidence that the value of your home increases with solar panels. If you plan on selling your home in the next few years, hence why you are asking this question, it may be prudent to withold on a solar installation and maybe just consider a battery only installation. The advantage to a battery only system is that A. You can take it with you when you move home and B. The above reasons for providing any potential buyer with reduced energy bills stand firm.

Our commitment lies in educating our customers extensively before their investment, aiming not only to enhance awareness but also to demystify any misconceptions. Even if the information we provide isn't necessarily advantageous to us, our priority is to ensure it benefits you.

You may also like our article on battery only installations for your home, which you can find by clicking here.