Newton Center, MA 02459 solar market data
Updated March 1, 2023Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Newton Center 02459 has 403 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.02/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02459 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.15/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
48 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.28%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.2%
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
02459 by year
52 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 41 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02459
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 68 | 9 | 8.11 | $4.90 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 45 | 3 | 7.53 | $3.80 |
| 3 | SOLARFLAIR ENERGY | 31 | 0 | 5.99 | $3.68 |
| 4 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 29 | 0 | 7.03 | $3.96 |
| 5 | BLUE SELENIUM SOLAR | 19 | 0 | 6.41 | $5.24 |
| 6 | BOSTON SOLAR | 18 | 4 | 9.32 | $3.98 |
| 7 | SUNBUG SOLAR | 15 | 2 | 7.76 | $4.00 |
| 8 | GREAT SKY SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 9.1 | $3.02 |
| 9 | SUNPOWER | 11 | 4 | 9.07 | $4.21 |
| 10 | TRINITY SOLAR | 10 | 0 | 8.42 | $4.04 |
| 11 | REVOLUSUN | 9 | 0 | 7.77 | $6.07 |
| 12 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 8 | 2 | 8.35 | $3.54 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02458 Newton | 2.1 km | 138 | $4.40 | 45 |
| 02135 Brighton | 2.7 km | 149 | $4.83 | 43 |
| 02467 Chestnut Hill | 2.7 km | 142 | $3.85 | 47 |
| 02461 Newton Highlands | 2.8 km | 133 | $3.91 | 47 |
| 02460 Newtonville | 2.9 km | 143 | $4.27 | 45 |
| 02464 Newton Upper Falls | 3.8 km | 32 | $4.11 | 45 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 02459
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS16.7%
SUNPOWER12.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.3%
TRINA SOLAR7.7%
CANADIAN SOLAR7.2%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE50.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY26.1%
SUNPOWER6.8%
POWER-ONE4.2%
SMA AMERICA3.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02459
How many solar installations are there in 02459?
SolarDNA counts 403 active solar installations in Newton Center 02459, 388 of them residential, with data through March 1, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 02459?
The median residential system in 02459 cost $4.02 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.15/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02459?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02459: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 1, 2023).
Who installs solar in 02459?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SOLARFLAIR ENERGY lead the 65 installers with systems in 02459. The full comp set is above.
Is 02459 a good market for solar sales?
02459 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.