It is a feature of a home only if the buyer wants it.

Many buyer do not understand the benifits so you need to educate them on the pros of solar.

This is yet another "it depends" answer.  Location likely becomes a factor.  Leased or Owned is yet another. 

It may matter to some and mean nothing/virtually nothing to others.  

Zero - if the buyer does not want to take on the payments and the damage done after they are taken off is a definite turn off. If they are paid for, the buyer may appreciate them.

In my last NY location, they did not add value to home values. 

It's been around since the 1970's here in CA and very common in San Diego, CA. It does add value when the equipment is owned or the lease is a minor payment compared to the documented usage savings. I find showing the before and after December & July bills make a huge impact on it being a plus!

I am not sure we are seeing an increase in the number of solar panels in my area of Florida?  They make sense to me but like most things, they are slow in gaining momentum because of cost.  

I don't see them adding value.  I agree with the appraiser.  Zero value.

I put them into the same catagory as a pool.  If a buyer wants one, it is there.  

The major positive impact is that it represents that the home is current in the tech world and then it furthers itself by implying savings. However, there are many factors against it as in , performance, maintenance and roof damage. Liabilities lurk here and one should tread carefully when disclosing them

Are they Free and Clear debt free ? Roof issues ? Where are they positioned on the roof ( not over the Front Door!)

I couldn't say... we see so few of them in Charlotte it would be hard to put a number on them.

Solar is growing in New England but there is uncertainty about added value. There have been reports that some fire departments will not fight a fire where solar is on the roof.

Scott,

In our Southern California market it does add value, because in those areas that rely on AC during the summer, it is an asset that lowers monthly bills.  When we lived in Napa (Northern Cal), we rain the two AC downstairs and upstairs and not simultaneously, our bills were over $600.00 a month.    Many of the wineries in Napa County have solar, and they resell their extra power to the Electric Company... 

Time will tell if they have value.

It depends. It's better if the panels are owned and not leased. Couldn't give you a number it's more of a perceived benefit to some. I believe there is a law now in CA effective 2020 that new homes must have solar panels.

ZERO according to appraisers in my area.  Appraisers do NOT assign any value to solar when appraising a home! 

Solar may have value in the eyes of the buyer. 

In my experience leased ones tend to detract from the value.  Owned ones are a wash.  Solar is not a "nice to have" or "must have" feature yet.  It's still more of an "eh" feature.  Especailly since most installs are just f'in hideous!

I just had an arguement about this recently. In my area zero. In fact, it's normally a big curfluffle about damage to the roof, etc. I just DO NOT see an increase inspite of all the press on it.

I drive around now looking & I can't find any! People keep saying they are the greatest but why won't consumers give it a go? I'm going to say the 30K price & how long it takes to recoup that. If you stay there for life it's a good idea I suppose.

It depends on the area and buyer preferences.

Honestly, I think I could've sold one listing four times already if it did NOT have solar panels.  I'm beginning to loath them... 

It seems that the young people are more open to solar than the older folks. I haven't dealt with it enough to give a good answer but it's becoming more common here so will be parked and reading.

I like them.

We just sold a house that was built 10 years ago...equipped with solar. The owner's electric bill for a year is less than my bill for the month of December. If you do not think that adds value, there is nothing I can say to help you.

Of course, not all solar installations are equal:

owned or leased or simply buying the electricity from the solar company...each situation must be evaluated.