New Bedford, MA 02740 solar market data
Updated August 1, 2023Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
New Bedford 02740 has 860 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.15/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Massachusetts
How 02740 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W below
state median $4.17/W
Market score
49 vs 58
Massachusetts scores 58
Share of state installs
0.60%
of 142.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.2%
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
02740 by year
80 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 111 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 02740
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRINITY SOLAR | 205 | 0 | 5.98 | $4.06 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 189 | 42 | 6.46 | $3.69 |
| 3 | TESLA | 128 | 1 | 5.58 | $5.15 |
| 4 | ISAKSEN SOLAR | 33 | 8 | 12.54 | $4.64 |
| 5 | BEAUMONT SOLAR | 33 | 0 | 48.95 | $3.30 |
| 6 | AMERESCO | 32 | 0 | 8.51 | $3.55 |
| 7 | SUNGEVITY | 31 | 0 | 6.07 | $3.74 |
| 8 | NEXT STEP LIVING | 25 | 0 | 5 | $5.63 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 20 | 5 | 7.66 | $3.66 |
| 10 | OSTROW ELECTRIC | 13 | 0 | 8.54 | $6.48 |
| 11 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 11 | 2 | 6.66 | $4.46 |
| 12 | VISION SOLAR | 7 | 1 | 5.73 | $3.94 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02746 New Bedford | 2.8 km | 265 | $3.53 | 49 |
| 02744 New Bedford | 3.0 km | 169 | $4.15 | 46 |
| 02719 Fairhaven | 4.0 km | 675 | $4.08 | 49 |
| 02747 North Dartmouth | 4.9 km | 1,020 | $4.14 | 50 |
| 02745 New Bedford | 6.3 km | 983 | $4.10 | 50 |
| 02743 Acushnet | 7.6 km | 520 | $4.00 | 48 |
Same city
Other zips in New Bedford
Equipment
What gets installed in 02740
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA28.7%
TRINA SOLAR18.3%
JINKO SOLAR7.0%
JA SOLAR6.6%
LG ELECTRONICS6.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE77.1%
SMA AMERICA8.9%
ENPHASE ENERGY4.7%
DELTA ELECTRONICS3.5%
POWER-ONE2.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 02740
How many solar installations are there in 02740?
SolarDNA counts 860 active solar installations in New Bedford 02740, 828 of them residential, with data through August 1, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 02740?
The median residential system in 02740 cost $4.15 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W below the Massachusetts median.
Is solar growing in 02740?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 02740: insufficient recent data (data runs through August 1, 2023).
Who installs solar in 02740?
TRINITY SOLAR, SUNRUN, TESLA lead the 76 installers with systems in 02740. The full comp set is above.
Is 02740 a good market for solar sales?
02740 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).