Somerville, MA 02143 solar market data
Updated April 30, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Somerville 02143 has 222 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.04/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02143 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.13/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
47 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.16%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.8%
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
02143 by year
8 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 12 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02143
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNBUG SOLAR | 42 | 2 | 13.93 | $4.33 |
| 2 | SOLARFLAIR ENERGY | 32 | 0 | 4.9 | $3.31 |
| 3 | TESLA | 22 | 2 | 5.02 | $4.96 |
| 4 | TRINITY SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 5.75 | $4.20 |
| 5 | SUNGEVITY | 11 | 0 | 4.31 | $4.71 |
| 6 | GREAT SKY SOLAR | 9 | 2 | 8.19 | $3.45 |
| 7 | BOSTON SOLAR | 9 | 1 | 7.94 | $4.01 |
| 8 | NEXT STEP LIVING | 8 | 0 | 4.82 | $5.88 |
| 9 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 7 | 0 | 7.06 | $3.56 |
| 10 | REVOLUSUN | 6 | 0 | 8.57 | $4.41 |
| 11 | SUNRUN | 4 | 0 | 8.5 | $3.46 |
| 12 | 1ST LIGHT ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 45.3 | $4.56 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02145 Somerville | 1.2 km | 230 | $4.20 | 46 |
| 02138 Cambridge | 2.0 km | 309 | $4.28 | 46 |
| 02139 Cambridge | 2.0 km | 242 | $4.51 | 45 |
| 02141 Cambridge | 2.2 km | 59 | $4.23 | 45 |
| 02144 Somerville | 2.5 km | 305 | $3.93 | 48 |
| 02140 Cambridge | 2.8 km | 265 | $4.05 | 47 |
Same city
Other zips in Somerville
Equipment
What gets installed in 02143
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS23.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.6%
CSI SOLAR14.1%
SUNPOWER7.5%
REC GROUP6.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE51.7%
ENPHASE ENERGY20.8%
POWER-ONE7.9%
SMA AMERICA5.6%
YASKAWA SOLECTRIA SOLAR3.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02143
How many solar installations are there in 02143?
SolarDNA counts 222 active solar installations in Somerville 02143, 208 of them residential, with data through April 30, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 02143?
The median residential system in 02143 cost $4.04 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.13/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02143?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02143: insufficient recent data (data runs through April 30, 2024).
Who installs solar in 02143?
SUNBUG SOLAR, SOLARFLAIR ENERGY, TESLA lead the 49 installers with systems in 02143. The full comp set is above.
Is 02143 a good market for solar sales?
02143 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.