Boston, MA 02163 solar market data
Updated May 24, 2021Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Boston 02163 has 12 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.36/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02163 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.81/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
49 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.01%
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
02163 by year
2 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02163
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLECT ENERGY | 9 | 0 | 72.9 | $3.36 |
| 2 | EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 36.48 | $8.67 |
| 3 | LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC CONTRACTING INCALDON ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 591.5 | — |
| 4 | NORTHSTAR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | 1 | 0 | 54.8 | $2.84 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 02163
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS41.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA25.0%
ET SOLAR INDUSTRY16.7%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP8.3%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA8.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE36.4%
HIQ SOLAR27.3%
FRONIUS USA9.1%
SATCON TECHNOLOGY9.1%
SMA AMERICA9.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02163
How many solar installations are there in 02163?
SolarDNA counts 12 active solar installations in Boston 02163, 2 of them residential, with data through May 24, 2021.
How much does solar cost in 02163?
The median residential system in 02163 cost $3.36 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.81/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02163?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02163: insufficient recent data (data runs through May 24, 2021).
Who installs solar in 02163?
SOLECT ENERGY, EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY, LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC CONTRACTING INCALDON ELECTRIC lead the 4 installers with systems in 02163. The full comp set is above.
Is 02163 a good market for solar sales?
02163 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.