Needham, MA 02492 solar market data
Updated December 28, 2023Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Needham 02492 has 563 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.75/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 88% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02492 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.42/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
50 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.39%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.6%
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
02492 by year
27 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 47 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02492
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 106 | 0 | 7.78 | $3.83 |
| 2 | BOSTON SOLAR | 76 | 5 | 11.87 | $3.14 |
| 3 | TESLA | 71 | 11 | 59.16 | $4.30 |
| 4 | NEWPORT ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION | 59 | 0 | 11.21 | $3.35 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 33 | 3 | 7.32 | $3.96 |
| 6 | TRINITY SOLAR | 19 | 0 | 9.53 | $3.91 |
| 7 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 16 | 0 | 7.74 | $4.40 |
| 8 | SUNBUG SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 9.57 | $3.75 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 11 | 0 | 7.36 | $3.75 |
| 10 | REVOLUSUN | 10 | 1 | 8.52 | $4.02 |
| 11 | GREAT SKY SOLAR | 9 | 2 | 10.93 | $3.28 |
| 12 | SUNPOWER | 8 | 2 | 9.05 | $3.90 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02494 Needham Heights | 2.2 km | 253 | $3.75 | 48 |
| 02481 Wellesley Hills | 4.0 km | 53 | $3.60 | 48 |
| 02482 Wellesley | 4.4 km | 50 | $3.70 | 47 |
| 02464 Newton Upper Falls | 4.5 km | 32 | $4.11 | 45 |
| 02461 Newton Highlands | 5.4 km | 133 | $3.91 | 47 |
| 02468 Waban | 5.5 km | 124 | $3.95 | 47 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 02492
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS22.6%
REC GROUP10.8%
SUNIVA10.2%
TRINA SOLAR9.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA8.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE51.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY32.6%
POWER-ONE3.1%
SUNPOWER3.1%
SMA AMERICA2.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02492
How many solar installations are there in 02492?
SolarDNA counts 563 active solar installations in Needham 02492, 555 of them residential, with data through December 28, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 02492?
The median residential system in 02492 cost $3.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.42/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02492?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02492: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 28, 2023).
Who installs solar in 02492?
DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR, BOSTON SOLAR, TESLA lead the 72 installers with systems in 02492. The full comp set is above.
Is 02492 a good market for solar sales?
02492 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 88% of U.S. zip markets).