Solar & Home Value UK 2026

Do solar panels increase home value?

UK research has found that homes with solar panels sell for more than comparable homes without them. A 2024 study of around 5 million Zoopla observations (Asproudis et al., Energy Economics) estimated a selling-price premium of 6.1% to 7.1% using causal machine learning, and 3.5% on its lowest estimate using matching methods — so the size of the effect depends heavily on the method. That is an average association across the whole market, not a valuation of any particular home. It is not a guaranteed uplift, and we cannot tell you what solar would add to your property. Lower running costs also attract energy-conscious buyers. Key conditions: panels must be OWNED (not leased), well-maintained, with complete documentation (MCS certificate, warranties). Leased panels may DETER buyers (inherited 20-25yr contract). Always buy outright for maximum resale benefit.