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The world’s adoption of green renewable energy has been remarkably sluggish. Only recently have we begun to see increases in American solar panel installations<\/a>. You could credit this to a shift in attitude or the global energy crisis. More people have begun to realize that they cannot completely rely on energy companies to produce their power. The tech-real estate giant Zillow began to display Sun Numbers on its listings. Of course, this confused many people. Nevertheless, the following guide will explore what Sun Number Zillow is.<\/p>\n\n\n

What is Zillow?  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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You may have stumbled on this article and are curious about what Zillow<\/a> is and why they have Sun Numbers. Initially, Zillow began as a search engine that home buyers and renters could use to find listings and advertisements. Through partnerships with companies such as Yahoo!, they’ve established one of the biggest networks for real-estate advertising on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n

What is a Sun Number?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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A 2019 Zillow study<\/a> revealed that homes with solar energy systems sell more than those without (%4.1 more). This was an indicator that home buyers have begun to consider the solar potential of their future domiciles. However, it’s not just about the eco-friendliness of these homes. A house with a solar energy system can lower the total cost of electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, Zillow introduced the Solar Number to make it easier for homebuyers to determine a listing’s solar potential. However, it’s important to note that this isn’t an invention of Zillow. Instead, the combined efforts through a partnership between Zillow and the American Solar Energy Technologies Office<\/a> (SETO) produced the Sun Number Score. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sun Number began appearing next to 35 million Zillow listings in 2016. The website also reveals the score’s meaning next to key information, such as the year the house was built, the size of the lot, etc. Home buyers and sellers aren’t the only ones who stand to benefit from using the Zillow Sun Number. Solar installers can use it to determine the viability of installing solar systems in homes. It can also help installers determine the type of solar system (Grid-tied vs. Off-grid vs. Hybrid Solar Systems<\/a>) that would suit your property the best. But how do Zillow and SETO calculate the Sun Number Score? <\/p>\n\n\n

How Does Zillow Calculate The Sun Number Score<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Zillow represents the Sun Number Score using a number from 1 to 100. Zillow and SETO form the Sun Number Score by aggregating the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n

Building Solar Score<\/h3>\n\n\n

Accounts for most of the Sun Number’s Score (80%). Zillow uses 3D visualization of the property to measure this score. They measure attributes such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n