Houses With Solar Panels Command 2.7% Premium in Booming Global Housing Market

The global housing market surge is amplifying the value of sustainable features, with solar-equipped homes now commanding a 2.7% premium according to Cotality's 'Watt's It Worth' report. At median US home prices, this translates to a $21,350 valuation boost - a tangible reward for energy efficiency as electricity costs erode household budgets.

Real estate professionals report shifting buyer preferences, with solar installations becoming deal catalysts rather than novelties. 'We're witnessing a fundamental reshaping of valuation criteria,' notes Tom Coad of Cotality, highlighting how energy savings now directly translate to market premiums across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific markets.

The findings underscore a broader transformation where sustainability features increasingly dictate real estate liquidity. With installation costs declining and energy prices volatile, solar panels have evolved from environmental statement to financial instrument - one that simultaneously hedges against utility inflation while boosting resale value.