Boston, MA 02118 solar market data
Updated June 5, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Boston 02118 has 20 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.47/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 82% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02118 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.70/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
48 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
02118 by year
3 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 02118
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNBUG SOLAR | 4 | 2 | 31.08 | $3.56 |
| 2 | SOLECT ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 85.84 | $3.04 |
| 3 | NEXAMP | 2 | 0 | 130.05 | $5.31 |
| 4 | REVOLUSUN | 2 | 0 | 86.7 | $3.71 |
| 5 | PIVOT ENERGY | 1 | 1 | 118.8 | $1.81 |
| 6 | BOSTON SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 24.36 | $2.80 |
| 7 | CIC ENERGY CONSTRUCTION AMP SUPPLY | 1 | 0 | 24.48 | $6.00 |
| 8 | DAGLE ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 119.34 | $7.86 |
| 9 | DYNAMIC ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 86.4 | $2.14 |
| 10 | LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC CONTRACTING INCALDON ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 7.98 | $7.40 |
| 11 | PATRICK EDWARDS | 1 | 0 | 349.13 | $3.79 |
| 12 | SAFARI ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 75.84 | $2.44 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 02118
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
CANADIAN SOLAR10.5%
JINKO SOLAR10.5%
LG ELECTRONICS10.5%
RENESOLA AMERICA10.5%
TRINA SOLAR10.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE43.8%
SMA AMERICA18.8%
FRONIUS USA12.5%
CHINT POWER SYSTEMS AMERICA6.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY6.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02118
How many solar installations are there in 02118?
SolarDNA counts 20 active solar installations in Boston 02118, 5 of them residential, with data through June 5, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 02118?
The median residential system in 02118 cost $3.47 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.70/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02118?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02118: insufficient recent data (data runs through June 5, 2024).
Who installs solar in 02118?
SUNBUG SOLAR, SOLECT ENERGY, NEXAMP lead the 13 installers with systems in 02118. The full comp set is above.
Is 02118 a good market for solar sales?
02118 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 82% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.