Needham Heights, MA 02494 solar market data
Updated March 13, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Needham Heights 02494 has 253 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.75/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 81% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02494 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.42/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
48 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.18%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
5.9%
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
02494 by year
15 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 26 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02494
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 51 | 0 | 8.48 | $3.81 |
| 2 | TESLA | 42 | 7 | 8.59 | $4.92 |
| 3 | BOSTON SOLAR | 24 | 7 | 10.51 | $3.29 |
| 4 | NEWPORT ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION | 19 | 0 | 11.38 | $3.25 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 13 | 3 | 9.72 | $3.70 |
| 6 | REVOLUSUN | 10 | 3 | 9.36 | $3.74 |
| 7 | GREAT SKY SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 11.95 | $2.84 |
| 8 | TRINITY SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 6.58 | $4.57 |
| 9 | SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 8.04 | $4.51 |
| 10 | ACE RESIDENTIAL SOLAR | 5 | 1 | 8.9 | $3.50 |
| 11 | SECOND GENERATION ENERGY | 5 | 1 | 26.63 | $2.99 |
| 12 | NEXT STEP LIVING | 5 | 0 | 6.49 | $6.34 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02492 Needham | 2.2 km | 563 | $3.75 | 50 |
| 02464 Newton Upper Falls | 2.3 km | 32 | $4.11 | 45 |
| 02461 Newton Highlands | 3.2 km | 133 | $3.91 | 47 |
| 02468 Waban | 3.6 km | 124 | $3.95 | 47 |
| 02481 Wellesley Hills | 3.9 km | 53 | $3.60 | 48 |
| 02462 Newton Lower Falls | 4.4 km | 40 | $4.24 | 45 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 02494
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS14.6%
TRINA SOLAR13.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.0%
SUNIVA9.3%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA8.9%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE61.1%
ENPHASE ENERGY26.4%
SMA AMERICA2.6%
FRONIUS USA2.1%
SUNPOWER2.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02494
How many solar installations are there in 02494?
SolarDNA counts 253 active solar installations in Needham Heights 02494, 240 of them residential, with data through March 13, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 02494?
The median residential system in 02494 cost $3.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.42/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02494?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02494: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 13, 2024).
Who installs solar in 02494?
DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR, TESLA, BOSTON SOLAR lead the 44 installers with systems in 02494. The full comp set is above.
Is 02494 a good market for solar sales?
02494 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 81% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.