Solar energy becomes most wanted asset for people buying new builds

68% want to see solar panels on all new houses - Energy Sustainability Solutions

Three‑quarters (75%) of people are more likely to buy a newly built house fitted with solar panels than one without, according to new research commissioned by E.ON UK. In addition, more than two thirds (68%) back a government mandate for solar panels on all newly built houses, signalling strong consumer demand for renewable power generation. The findings come ahead of the government’s publication of the new Future Homes Standard (FHS), a major u…

Solar panels top homebuyers’ wish list for new-build homes

Three-quarters of people in the UK say they would be more likely to buy a newly built home if it comes with solar panels, according to new research commissioned by E.ON UK. The nationally representative survey of 2,500 adults found that 75% of respondents would prefer a new-build property fitted with rooftop solar rather than one without. The findings suggest strong demand among homebuyers for built-in renewable energy generation as part of mode…

Solar energy becomes most wanted asset for people buying new builds

Solar has eclipsed low-carbon technologies as the most wanted asset for people buying new builds, according to a survey.

Solar panels top wish list for new build buyers, research shows

A survey by E.ON UK found that three-quarters of respondents would be more likely to purchase a new-build property fitted with solar panels than one without.