Cambridge, MA 02139 solar market data
Updated September 11, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Cambridge 02139 has 242 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.51/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02139 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.34/W above
state median $4.17/W
Market score
45 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.17%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.8%
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
02139 by year
13 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 19 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02139
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNBUG SOLAR | 59 | 5 | 8.21 | $4.90 |
| 2 | ZAPOTEC ENERGY | 19 | 0 | 4.67 | $12.08 |
| 3 | GREAT SKY SOLAR | 13 | 2 | 7.06 | $3.28 |
| 4 | RESONANT ENERGY | 13 | 0 | 19 | $3.22 |
| 5 | TESLA | 13 | 0 | 4.48 | $5.21 |
| 6 | NEXT STEP LIVING | 11 | 0 | 4.57 | $5.78 |
| 7 | INVALEON TECHNOLOGIES | 9 | 0 | 11.17 | $3.40 |
| 8 | SUNGEVITY | 8 | 0 | 3.99 | $4.71 |
| 9 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 7 | 1 | 5.48 | $4.20 |
| 10 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 4.94 | $4.52 |
| 11 | REVOLUSUN | 5 | 0 | 7.88 | $5.71 |
| 12 | UNITED SOLAR ASSOCIATES | 5 | 0 | 6.94 | $3.24 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02141 Cambridge | 1.7 km | 59 | $4.23 | 45 |
| 02142 Cambridge | 1.8 km | 5 | $3.82 | 47 |
| 02215 Boston | 2.0 km | 9 | $3.12 | 50 |
| 02143 Somerville | 2.0 km | 222 | $4.04 | 47 |
| 02138 Cambridge | 2.2 km | 309 | $4.28 | 46 |
| 02115 Boston | 2.6 km | 9 | $4.03 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Cambridge
Equipment
What gets installed in 02139
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS27.0%
SUNPOWER13.0%
REC GROUP7.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA6.5%
TRINA SOLAR6.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE45.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY24.8%
POWER-ONE7.9%
YASKAWA SOLECTRIA SOLAR5.9%
SMA AMERICA4.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02139
How many solar installations are there in 02139?
SolarDNA counts 242 active solar installations in Cambridge 02139, 223 of them residential, with data through September 11, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 02139?
The median residential system in 02139 cost $4.51 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.34/W above the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02139?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02139: insufficient recent data (data runs through September 11, 2024).
Who installs solar in 02139?
SUNBUG SOLAR, ZAPOTEC ENERGY, GREAT SKY SOLAR lead the 57 installers with systems in 02139. The full comp set is above.
Is 02139 a good market for solar sales?
02139 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.