Does solar add more value than a kitchen?

Directly: UK research finds a sale-price premium of 3.5% to 7.1% depending on method (Asproudis et al., 2024) — a market-wide average, not a guaranteed uplift on any individual home. But solar ALSO saves £580-£1,100/year in running costs — a benefit no kitchen provides. Combined financial impact: solar wins.

Solar: Best Home Improvement ROI

By Home Solar Guide Team|Updated 9 August 2026|money

Independently written | Plain-English guide

Best home improvement ROI — Solar panels: 100-400% ROI. The best-returning home improvement you can make.

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Is solar the best home improvement?

Solar panels deliver the highest ROI of any home improvement: 100-400% over 25 years (tax-free). Comparison: New kitchen: 60-80% ROI (adds value but no income). New bathroom: 50-70% ROI. Extension: 70-100% ROI (adds space + value). Loft conversion: 50-80% ROI. Double glazing: 20-40% ROI. Solar panels: 100-400% ROI (adds value + generates income + reduces bills). Solar is the ONLY home improvement that PAYS you back every month. The others add value — solar adds value AND income.