Dorchester, MA 02122 solar market data
Updated October 30, 2023Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Dorchester 02122 has 133 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.49/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 64% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02122 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.32/W above
state median $4.17/W
Market score
44 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.3%
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
02122 by year
18 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 14 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02122
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 30 | 12 | 7.18 | $3.94 |
| 2 | TESLA | 26 | 0 | 5.88 | $5.13 |
| 3 | BOSTON SOLAR | 8 | 2 | 8.06 | $3.94 |
| 4 | TRINITY SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 6.75 | $4.27 |
| 5 | NEXT STEP LIVING | 6 | 0 | 4.42 | $6.24 |
| 6 | ROOF DIAGNOSTICS SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 6.33 | $4.10 |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 4 | 2 | 9.33 | $4.41 |
| 8 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 4.54 | $4.15 |
| 9 | ENERGY SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION | 3 | 0 | 21.93 | $5.50 |
| 10 | BORREGO SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 9.31 | $10.14 |
| 11 | BROADWAY ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 131.68 | $7.55 |
| 12 | FISCHBACH AMP MOORE | 2 | 0 | 681.4 | $5.12 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02121 Dorchester | 0.0 km | 145 | $4.12 | 46 |
| 02125 Dorchester | 0.0 km | 149 | $4.37 | 45 |
| 02124 Dorchester Center | 0.7 km | 452 | $4.15 | 47 |
| 02126 Mattapan | 3.1 km | 501 | $4.38 | 47 |
| 02130 Jamaica Plain | 3.5 km | 347 | $4.40 | 46 |
| 02119 Roxbury | 3.5 km | 139 | $4.13 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Dorchester
Equipment
What gets installed in 02122
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
TRINA SOLAR27.3%
LG ELECTRONICS14.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.3%
JINKO SOLAR4.7%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY4.7%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE57.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY13.0%
POWER-ONE7.8%
YASKAWA SOLECTRIA SOLAR7.0%
SMA AMERICA4.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02122
How many solar installations are there in 02122?
SolarDNA counts 133 active solar installations in Dorchester 02122, 115 of them residential, with data through October 30, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 02122?
The median residential system in 02122 cost $4.49 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.32/W above the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02122?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02122: insufficient recent data (data runs through October 30, 2023).
Who installs solar in 02122?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BOSTON SOLAR lead the 39 installers with systems in 02122. The full comp set is above.
Is 02122 a good market for solar sales?
02122 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 64% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.