Cambridge, MA 02142 solar market data
Updated April 16, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Cambridge 02142 has 5 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.82/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02142 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.35/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
47 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.00%
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
02142 by year
2 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02142
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POWERLIGHT | 1 | 0 | 24.32 | $14.07 |
| 2 | RESONANT ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 27.45 | $3.82 |
| 3 | SOLWORKS ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 78.3 | $2.53 |
| 4 | SUNWEALTH | 1 | 0 | 125.4 | $2.38 |
| 5 | ZAPOTEC ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 30 | $4.00 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02141 Cambridge | 0.7 km | 59 | $4.23 | 45 |
| 02108 Boston | 1.3 km | 10 | $5.00 | 41 |
| 02116 Boston | 1.5 km | 12 | $5.71 | 38 |
| 02139 Cambridge | 1.8 km | 242 | $4.51 | 45 |
| 02201 Boston | 1.9 km | 7 | $4.15 | 45 |
| 02115 Boston | 2.3 km | 9 | $4.03 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Cambridge
Equipment
What gets installed in 02142
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS40.0%
CSI SOLAR20.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.0%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP20.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE40.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY20.0%
SMA AMERICA20.0%
XANTREX TECHNOLOGY20.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02142
How many solar installations are there in 02142?
SolarDNA counts 5 active solar installations in Cambridge 02142, 2 of them residential, with data through April 16, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 02142?
The median residential system in 02142 cost $3.82 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.35/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02142?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02142: insufficient recent data (data runs through April 16, 2024).
Who installs solar in 02142?
POWERLIGHT, RESONANT ENERGY, SOLWORKS ENERGY lead the 5 installers with systems in 02142. The full comp set is above.
Is 02142 a good market for solar sales?
02142 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.