Cambridge, MA 02140 solar market data
Updated November 15, 2023Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Cambridge 02140 has 265 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.05/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 76% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02140 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.12/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
47 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.19%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.6%
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
02140 by year
18 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 21 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02140
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNBUG SOLAR | 47 | 2 | 8.71 | $4.06 |
| 2 | GREAT SKY SOLAR | 31 | 4 | 7.68 | $3.16 |
| 3 | INVALEON TECHNOLOGIES | 22 | 0 | 6.78 | $3.42 |
| 4 | SUNGEVITY | 13 | 0 | 3.52 | $5.96 |
| 5 | TESLA | 12 | 2 | 6.01 | $4.67 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 11 | 3 | 5.63 | $4.23 |
| 7 | NUWATT ENERGY | 10 | 1 | 6.69 | $3.45 |
| 8 | NEXT STEP LIVING | 10 | 0 | 4.46 | $6.60 |
| 9 | ZAPOTEC ENERGY | 10 | 0 | 26.07 | $4.72 |
| 10 | REVOLUSUN | 9 | 0 | 5.24 | $5.39 |
| 11 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 5.66 | $4.30 |
| 12 | TRINITY SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 4.36 | $3.90 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02144 Somerville | 1.2 km | 305 | $3.93 | 48 |
| 02138 Cambridge | 1.9 km | 309 | $4.28 | 46 |
| 02143 Somerville | 2.8 km | 222 | $4.04 | 47 |
| 02145 Somerville | 3.4 km | 230 | $4.20 | 46 |
| 02155 Medford | 3.4 km | 902 | $4.27 | 49 |
| 02474 Arlington | 3.5 km | 757 | $4.08 | 49 |
Same city
Other zips in Cambridge
Equipment
What gets installed in 02140
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS33.5%
SUNPOWER10.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA7.6%
TRINA SOLAR6.4%
REC GROUP6.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE49.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY21.2%
SMA AMERICA10.6%
POWER-ONE7.5%
SUNPOWER4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02140
How many solar installations are there in 02140?
SolarDNA counts 265 active solar installations in Cambridge 02140, 261 of them residential, with data through November 15, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 02140?
The median residential system in 02140 cost $4.05 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.12/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02140?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02140: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 15, 2023).
Who installs solar in 02140?
SUNBUG SOLAR, GREAT SKY SOLAR, INVALEON TECHNOLOGIES lead the 50 installers with systems in 02140. The full comp set is above.
Is 02140 a good market for solar sales?
02140 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 76% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.