Cambridge, MA 02138 solar market data
Updated June 6, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Cambridge 02138 has 309 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.28/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02138 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.11/W above
state median $4.17/W
Market score
46 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.22%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.2%
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
02138 by year
10 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 16 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02138
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNBUG SOLAR | 66 | 3 | 11.88 | $4.51 |
| 2 | TESLA | 29 | 1 | 5.09 | $5.10 |
| 3 | GREAT SKY SOLAR | 21 | 0 | 8.45 | $3.05 |
| 4 | INVALEON TECHNOLOGIES | 19 | 0 | 7.58 | $3.53 |
| 5 | REVOLUSUN | 17 | 4 | 7.58 | $4.84 |
| 6 | BOSTON SOLAR | 11 | 0 | 8.56 | $4.03 |
| 7 | NEXT STEP LIVING | 11 | 0 | 6.05 | $5.40 |
| 8 | SUNGEVITY | 10 | 0 | 4.86 | $4.71 |
| 9 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 8 | 0 | 6.56 | $3.57 |
| 10 | NUWATT ENERGY | 7 | 1 | 8.71 | $3.22 |
| 11 | REVISION ENERGY | 7 | 0 | 8.4 | $3.80 |
| 12 | S AMP H CONSTRUCTION | 6 | 0 | 4.35 | $8.25 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02140 Cambridge | 1.9 km | 265 | $4.05 | 47 |
| 02143 Somerville | 2.0 km | 222 | $4.04 | 47 |
| 02139 Cambridge | 2.2 km | 242 | $4.51 | 45 |
| 02144 Somerville | 2.6 km | 305 | $3.93 | 48 |
| 02134 Allston | 2.7 km | 59 | $3.87 | 47 |
| 02145 Somerville | 3.1 km | 230 | $4.20 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Cambridge
Equipment
What gets installed in 02138
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS37.5%
SUNPOWER13.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA7.6%
TRINA SOLAR7.2%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP4.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE57.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY19.6%
POWER-ONE6.9%
SMA AMERICA5.4%
SUNPOWER3.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02138
How many solar installations are there in 02138?
SolarDNA counts 309 active solar installations in Cambridge 02138, 286 of them residential, with data through June 6, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 02138?
The median residential system in 02138 cost $4.28 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.11/W above the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02138?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02138: insufficient recent data (data runs through June 6, 2024).
Who installs solar in 02138?
SUNBUG SOLAR, TESLA, GREAT SKY SOLAR lead the 63 installers with systems in 02138. The full comp set is above.
Is 02138 a good market for solar sales?
02138 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.