Amherst, MA 01002 solar market data
Updated July 3, 2023Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Amherst 01002 has 990 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.23/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 01002 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.06/W above
state median $4.17/W
Market score
50 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.69%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.0%
state 3.1%
Statewide momentum
▲ 22.8%
residential solar added in Massachusetts, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
233.7K systems
13.3% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
01002 by year
20 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 35 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 01002
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES | 266 | 0 | 7.62 | $3.92 |
| 2 | PV SQUARED | 232 | 1 | 11.89 | $4.63 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 122 | 1 | 7.49 | $4.42 |
| 4 | TESLA | 71 | 1 | 40.36 | $5.15 |
| 5 | VALLEY SOLAR AND WATER | 54 | 9 | 10.74 | $4.11 |
| 6 | TRINITY SOLAR | 33 | 0 | 8.35 | $3.87 |
| 7 | ALL ENERGY SOLAR | 24 | 0 | 9.36 | $3.78 |
| 8 | RGS ENERGY | 20 | 0 | 5.89 | $4.75 |
| 9 | REVOLUSUN | 18 | 0 | 8.54 | $4.37 |
| 10 | ROOF DIAGNOSTICS SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 7.65 | $3.40 |
| 11 | SUNBUG SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 10.88 | $3.50 |
| 12 | BERKSHIRE PHOTOVOLTAIC SERVICES | 9 | 0 | 5.42 | $8.72 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 Amherst | 5.7 km | 10 | $3.24 | 49 |
| 01035 Hadley | 8.8 km | 340 | $4.37 | 46 |
| 01007 Belchertown | 11.1 km | 897 | $4.23 | 49 |
| 01054 Leverett | 11.6 km | 143 | $4.46 | 44 |
| 01038 Hatfield | 12.6 km | 182 | $4.44 | 45 |
| 01375 Sunderland | 12.8 km | 136 | $4.11 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Amherst
Equipment
What gets installed in 01002
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS32.1%
SUNPOWER18.2%
TRINA SOLAR9.9%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA6.6%
REC GROUP5.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE60.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY10.2%
SMA AMERICA6.0%
SUNPOWER5.3%
YASKAWA SOLECTRIA SOLAR4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 01002
How many solar installations are there in 01002?
SolarDNA counts 990 active solar installations in Amherst 01002, 958 of them residential, with data through July 3, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 01002?
The median residential system in 01002 cost $4.23 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.06/W above the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 01002?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 01002: insufficient recent data (data runs through July 3, 2023).
Who installs solar in 01002?
NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES, PV SQUARED, SUNRUN lead the 68 installers with systems in 01002. The full comp set is above.
Is 01002 a good market for solar sales?
01002 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).