Hamden, CT 06517 solar market data
Updated March 4, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Hamden 06517 has 370 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.83/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Connecticut
How 06517 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.04/W above
state median $3.79/W
Market score
46 vs 51
Connecticut scores 51
Share of state installs
0.74%
of 50.1K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.5%
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
06517 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 4 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 06517
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRINITY SOLAR | 108 | 0 | 6.21 | $3.78 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 60 | 0 | 6.18 | $3.28 |
| 3 | POSIGEN | 35 | 0 | 5.96 | $4.40 |
| 4 | TESLA | 34 | 0 | 5.42 | $5.25 |
| 5 | CTEC SOLAR | 33 | 0 | 6.01 | $3.79 |
| 6 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 17 | 1 | 5.28 | $4.49 |
| 7 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 5.42 | $3.47 |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 12 | 0 | 5.9 | $4.64 |
| 9 | EARTHLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES | 8 | 0 | 6.42 | $3.73 |
| 10 | ROSS SOLAR GROUP | 7 | 0 | 5.72 | $6.57 |
| 11 | AEGIS ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 6 | 0 | 7.7 | $3.45 |
| 12 | VENTURE HOME SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 6.58 | $3.75 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06408 Cheshire | 2.3 km | 37 | $3.55 | 46 |
| 06514 Hamden | 2.5 km | 623 | $3.99 | 47 |
| 06511 New Haven | 3.7 km | 315 | $3.97 | 45 |
| 06512 New Haven | 4.7 km | 812 | $3.86 | 48 |
| 06501 New Haven | 4.7 km | 59 | $3.70 | 45 |
| 06525 New Haven | 4.7 km | 197 | $3.77 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Hamden
Equipment
What gets installed in 06517
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA29.3%
LG ELECTRONICS13.5%
TRINA SOLAR9.9%
SUNPOWER8.8%
SILFAB SOLAR8.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE59.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY25.8%
SUNPOWER4.7%
ABB3.9%
SMA AMERICA2.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 06517
How many solar installations are there in 06517?
SolarDNA counts 370 active solar installations in Hamden 06517, 367 of them residential, with data through March 4, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 06517?
The median residential system in 06517 cost $3.83 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.04/W above the Connecticut median.
Is solar growing in 06517?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 06517: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 4, 2024).
Who installs solar in 06517?
TRINITY SOLAR, SUNRUN, POSIGEN lead the 29 installers with systems in 06517. The full comp set is above.
Is 06517 a good market for solar sales?
06517 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.