Hamden, CT 06518 solar market data
Updated February 24, 2022Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Hamden 06518 has 307 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.87/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Connecticut
How 06518 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.07/W above
state median $3.79/W
Market score
46 vs 51
Connecticut scores 51
Share of state installs
0.61%
of 50.1K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
06518 by year
35 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 48 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 06518
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRINITY SOLAR | 84 | 0 | 9.13 | $3.48 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 53 | 0 | 9.56 | $3.31 |
| 3 | POSIGEN | 37 | 0 | 7.55 | $4.36 |
| 4 | TESLA | 29 | 0 | 7.42 | $5.11 |
| 5 | CTEC SOLAR | 22 | 0 | 7.22 | $3.85 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 15 | 0 | 9.79 | $4.24 |
| 7 | AEGIS ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 12 | 0 | 9.66 | $3.21 |
| 8 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 10 | 0 | 7.32 | $3.68 |
| 9 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 8.88 | $2.76 |
| 10 | ECOSMART HOME SERVICES | 5 | 0 | 9.5 | $3.55 |
| 11 | PALMETTO SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 8.48 | $4.15 |
| 12 | ROOF DIAGNOSTICS SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 6.2 | $3.65 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06408 Cheshire | 5.1 km | 37 | $3.55 | 46 |
| 06473 North Haven | 5.3 km | 803 | $3.56 | 49 |
| 06514 Hamden | 5.7 km | 623 | $3.99 | 47 |
| 06517 Hamden | 6.8 km | 370 | $3.83 | 46 |
| 06524 Bethany | 7.7 km | 127 | $3.85 | 45 |
| 06515 New Haven | 10.1 km | 213 | $3.90 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Hamden
Equipment
What gets installed in 06518
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA25.9%
SILFAB SOLAR12.5%
LG ELECTRONICS10.5%
TRINA SOLAR9.2%
SUNPOWER7.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE64.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY22.3%
SUNPOWER4.3%
SMA AMERICA3.3%
ABB2.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 06518
How many solar installations are there in 06518?
SolarDNA counts 307 active solar installations in Hamden 06518, 306 of them residential, with data through February 24, 2022.
How much does solar cost in 06518?
The median residential system in 06518 cost $3.87 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.07/W above the Connecticut median.
Is solar growing in 06518?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 06518: insufficient recent data (data runs through February 24, 2022).
Who installs solar in 06518?
TRINITY SOLAR, SUNRUN, POSIGEN lead the 26 installers with systems in 06518. The full comp set is above.
Is 06518 a good market for solar sales?
06518 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.