Bethesda, MD 20817 solar market data
Updated December 19, 2022Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bethesda 20817 has 74 solar installations at a median installed cost of $2.78/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 55 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus Maryland
How 20817 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.93/W below
state median $3.71/W
Market score
55 vs 68
Maryland scores 68
Share of state installs
0.24%
of 31.5K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 35.7%
residential solar added in Maryland, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
127.7K systems
7.8% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
20817 by year
39 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 35 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 20817
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No installer has recorded systems here yet. | |||||
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20818 Cabin John | 1.8 km | 7 | $3.30 | 52 |
| 20814 Bethesda | 4.6 km | 48 | $3.05 | 54 |
| 20816 Bethesda | 4.8 km | 102 | $2.88 | 55 |
| 20815 Chevy Chase | 6.3 km | 119 | $2.76 | 55 |
| 20854 Potomac | 6.4 km | 108 | $2.75 | 55 |
| 20852 Rockville | 7.3 km | 38 | $2.60 | 56 |
Same city
Other zips in Bethesda
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 20817
How many solar installations are there in 20817?
SolarDNA counts 74 active solar installations in Bethesda 20817, 74 of them residential, with data through December 19, 2022.
How much does solar cost in 20817?
The median residential system in 20817 cost $2.78 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.93/W below the Maryland median.
Is solar growing in 20817?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 20817: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 19, 2022).
Who installs solar in 20817?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 20817 to rank yet.
Is 20817 a good market for solar sales?
20817 scores 55 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.