Do solar panels increase a home’s value?

Sellers of homes with rooftop solar panels are in the strongest position to see the deal go smoothly if they own the system outright (Photo: Mint) — Sellers of homes with rooftop solar panels are in the strongest position to see the deal go smoothly if they own the system outright **(Photo: Mint)**

6 min read . Updated: 12 Sep 2022, 05:39 PM IST Demetria Gallegos, The Wall Street Journal

The answer appears to be yes, at least some of the time

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Homeowners add solar panels to save on utility bills or to lower their carbon footprint. But what happens when those homes are sold? Do solar panels affect sale prices? And what do sellers and buyers need to know when homes with panels change hands?

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