Buying a Home with Solar

What to check when buying a home with solar?

Buying a house with solar panels is a great investment — but check these 10 things first: (1) MCS CERTIFICATE — proves proper installation by a certified installer. (2) PANEL AGE — how old are they? Panels last 25-30 years. (3) WARRANTY STATUS — check remaining years on panel and inverter warranties. (4) INVERTER AGE — inverters last 10-15 years, may need replacing soon. (5) ANNUAL GENERATION — ask for monitoring data or electricity bills. (6) SEG CONTRACT — is there one? What rate? Can you transfer it? (7) DNO NOTIFICATION — should be on file. (8) CONDITION — any visible damage, bird mess, or shading issues? (9) LEASE OR OWNED — if leased, what are the terms? (10) EPC RATING — does the EPC reflect the solar installation? A 5-year-old system with good documentation is a £5,000-£10,000 bonus on the property.