Essex, CT 06426 solar market data
Updated November 6, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Essex 06426 has 46 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.92/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 63% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Connecticut
How 06426 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.13/W above
state median $3.79/W
Market score
44 vs 51
Connecticut scores 51
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 50.1K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.2%
state 0.4%
Statewide momentum
▼ 5.6%
residential solar added in Connecticut, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
128.1K systems
13.6% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
06426 by year
2 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 06426
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 14 | 0 | 6.82 | $3.83 |
| 2 | TRINITY SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 12.15 | $3.85 |
| 3 | TESLA | 6 | 0 | 6.08 | $5.25 |
| 4 | AEGIS ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 12.69 | $2.83 |
| 5 | GREEN POWER ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 11.6 | $3.04 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | $4.44 |
| 7 | ECOSMART HOME SERVICES | 1 | 1 | 7 | $4.52 |
| 8 | AEGIS RENEWABLE ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 7 | $4.40 |
| 9 | AMERICAN CARRERA TECH | 1 | 0 | 104.83 | $7.61 |
| 10 | CES | 1 | 0 | 18.6 | $10.03 |
| 11 | EARTHLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | 0 | 10.85 | $3.41 |
| 12 | GLORIA SPIRE SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 107.8 | $7.50 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 06426
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.1%
LG ELECTRONICS17.9%
PHONO SOLAR TECHNOLOGY15.4%
SUNPOWER15.4%
TRINA SOLAR12.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE37.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY25.0%
SMA AMERICA20.0%
SUNPOWER7.5%
ABB5.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 06426
How many solar installations are there in 06426?
SolarDNA counts 46 active solar installations in Essex 06426, 43 of them residential, with data through November 6, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 06426?
The median residential system in 06426 cost $3.92 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.13/W above the Connecticut median.
Is solar growing in 06426?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 06426: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 6, 2024).
Who installs solar in 06426?
SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY, TRINITY SOLAR, TESLA lead the 18 installers with systems in 06426. The full comp set is above.
Is 06426 a good market for solar sales?
06426 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 63% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.