New Jersey solar installation & market data
The New Jersey solar market at a glance.
New Jersey has about 244,132 solar systems totalling 2.78 GW, as reported by its utilities through July 2026. 143 MW of residential solar was added in the trailing twelve months, up 20.1% on the twelve months before. 10.4% of owner-occupied homes have gone solar and 1.5% of solar customers have a battery. SolarDNA tracks 244,132 individual installations here, from 854 installers.
New Jersey's SolarDNA Market Score: 62 out of 100.
New Jersey scores 62 out of 100 on SolarDNA's Market Score, a 0-to-100 scale benchmarked against every other state market. That is higher than 98% of U.S. states. Grade A (Excellent).
The score combines 5 subscores, each computed from observed market data:
- Velocity (70): trailing-12-month growth in solar added versus the prior twelve months, so accelerating markets score higher.
- Cost (50): median installed $/W relative to the national median (a cheaper market scores higher).
- Incentives (78): net-metering coverage, RECs a new system can earn, state tax credit, rebate program and tax exemptions (components listed below).
- Resource (20): annual solar irradiance, so the same system produces more where this score is high.
- Depth (100): proven demand: how many systems are already installed, with a bonus for markets that show adoption without being saturated.
SuSI/ADI successor incentive; SREC market; property and sales tax exemptions.
Federal: Federal residential credit (25D) ended for systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025. Third-party-owned systems can still use the commercial credit (48E) through 2027 under construction-start rules.
State-level averages hide wide variation. Here's how to go deeper in the app:
- 1Narrow to a zip codeZip metrics give a far more accurate picture of the exact neighborhoods you are considering.
- 2Apply filtersFilter by score, growth, $/W, adoption and permits to reach the markets that actually match your model.
- 3Benchmark the installersSee who already wins there, how fast they are growing, and what they charge per watt.
How SolarDNA defines these metrics
Solar systems
Solar systems is the market-size figure: the systems utilities report on their lines, plus an estimate (sized from reported capacity) for systems outside net metering. It is current for every state.
How SolarDNA calculates solar systems →Tracked installations
Tracked installations are the individual residential, commercial and utility-scale systems SolarDNA holds a record for. SolarDNA de-duplicates the same system across records. Pricing, installers, equipment and every zip-level figure come from these records.
How SolarDNA calculates tracked installations →Median installed cost
Median installed cost is the middle price per watt (DC) that homeowners paid for a residential system in the trailing twelve months, before incentives. Quartiles show the spread.
How SolarDNA calculates median installed cost →Adoption rate
Adoption rate is the share of owner-occupied homes with a residential solar system. It measures how saturated a market is, not how fast it is growing.
How SolarDNA calculates adoption rate →12-month growth
For a state, growth compares the residential solar capacity added in the trailing twelve months with the twelve months before, from utility-reported totals with one-off reporting corrections smoothed out. For cities and zip codes it compares tracked installations.
How SolarDNA calculates 12-month growth →Battery share
Battery share is the portion of a state's solar customers whose system includes a battery, as reported by utilities.
How SolarDNA calculates battery share →Permits
Permits count the solar building permits filed in the last twelve months. They lead installations by several months, which makes them the earliest read on demand.
How SolarDNA calculates permits →Market Score
SolarDNA's Market Score grades each market from 0 to 100 on solar sales potential, weighing velocity, cost, incentives, solar resource and installer depth. Markets are benchmarked against every other market in the country, and the letter grade is set on a curve: A is the top 10% of markets, C the middle 40%, F the bottom 10%.
How SolarDNA calculates market score →See what a specific New Jersey zip code looks like
Drop in any New Jersey zip code and SolarDNA opens its market card: score, installs, median $/W, growth and permits, benchmarked against the state.
Dive deeper into the New Jersey market
Market size & momentum
Systems, capacity, monthly additions, battery share and solar customers by utility.
- •How many solar systems are there in New Jersey?
- •Is solar still growing in New Jersey?
- •Which utility territories are adding the most?
Pricing & economics
Installed $/W, quartiles, system sizes and simple payback.
- •How much does solar cost in New Jersey?
- •Is $/W falling in New Jersey?
- •What is the median system size?
Growth & adoption
Installs by year, adoption, TAM penetration and battery attach.
- •Is solar demand growing in New Jersey?
- •How saturated is the market?
- •How many systems add a battery?
Installers
The league table: volume, momentum, system size and pricing per installer.
- •Who installs the most in New Jersey?
- •Which installers are growing fastest?
- •What do they charge per watt?
Utilities & incentives
Retail rates by utility, net metering, SREC value and the planned utility pipeline.
- •What are electricity rates in New Jersey?
- •Which utilities offer net metering?
- •How big is the utility-scale pipeline?
How big New Jersey's solar market is, and where it is heading
Totals reported by New Jersey's utilities through July 2026 (latest months are preliminary)
Trailing-12-month residential capacity added carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Solar customers by utility in New Jersey
Net-metered solar customers through July 2026
| Utility | Solar customers | Capacity | Added, 12 mo | Growth | With battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co | 110,107 | 1,678 MW | 10,153 | ▲ 17.6% | 1.1% |
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | 65,143 | 1,038 MW | 5,721 | ▲ 42.6% | 3.6% |
| Atlantic City Electric Co | 61,790 | 696 MW | 2,970 | ▼ 24.2% | — |
| Rockland Electric Co | 1,957 | 49 MW | 235 | ▲ 7.8% | 1.4% |
What solar costs in New Jersey
Residential systems, trailing twelve months
How fast New Jersey is going solar
21,226 tracked installs in the trailing twelve months vs 16,787 before
Top installers in New Jersey
Ranked by installations in this state
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 36,755 | 1,572 | 7.63 | — |
| 2 | TRINITY SOLAR | 31,893 | 3,590 | 8.22 | — |
| 3 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 17,077 | 1,938 | 8.63 | — |
| 4 | TESLA | 9,710 | 390 | 9.45 | — |
| 5 | SUNNYMAC | 8,601 | 1,808 | 9.78 | — |
| 6 | EMT RENEWABLES | 5,100 | 1,378 | 9.75 | — |
| 7 | SUNTUITY | 4,591 | 0 | 9 | — |
| 8 | ALL SEASON SOLAR NJ | 3,724 | 0 | 9.97 | — |
| 9 | GREEN POWER ENERGY | 3,376 | 511 | 12.43 | — |
| 10 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 2,949 | 1 | 8.37 | — |
| 11 | VISION SOLAR | 2,890 | 2 | 8.38 | — |
| 12 | RCL ENTERPRISES | 2,711 | 289 | 14.47 | — |
| 13 | SUNPOWER | 2,705 | 0 | 23.97 | — |
| 14 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 2,517 | 358 | 8.25 | — |
| 15 | CODE GREEN SOLAR | 2,309 | 0 | 8.66 | — |
Top zip markets in New Jersey
Ranked by installations · click for the zip market
| Zip | Installs | $/W | Growth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08234 Egg Harbor Township | 3,858 | — | ▲ 32.7% | 66.2 A |
| 08046 Willingboro | 3,727 | — | ▼ 47.0% | 46.3 B |
| 08081 Sicklerville | 3,660 | — | ▲ 19.9% | 63 A |
| 08753 Toms River | 2,948 | — | ▲ 25.2% | 64.3 A |
| 08087 Tuckerton | 2,586 | — | ▲ 5.2% | 59.3 A |
| 08701 Lakewood | 2,485 | — | ▲ 113.3% | 70.5 A |
| 08094 Williamstown | 2,471 | — | ▲ 78.9% | 70.5 A |
| 08527 Jackson | 2,338 | — | ▲ 41.8% | 68.5 A |
| 08873 Somerset | 2,283 | — | ▼ 9.1% | 55.8 A |
| 08332 Millville | 2,275 | — | ▼ 21.6% | 52.6 A |
| 08757 Toms River | 2,262 | — | ▲ 103.8% | 70.5 A |
| 08854 Piscataway | 2,246 | — | ▲ 83.1% | 70.5 A |
| 07083 Union | 2,171 | — | ▲ 16.7% | 62.2 A |
| 08302 Bridgeton | 2,139 | — | ▼ 28.2% | 51 A |
| 08012 Blackwood | 2,131 | — | ▲ 10.3% | 60.6 A |
Counties in New Jersey
Zip markets grouped by county · click for the county market
| County | Zip markets | Installs |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County | 32 | 28,499 |
| Middlesex County | 44 | 23,616 |
| Burlington County | 33 | 21,001 |
| Camden County | 36 | 20,967 |
| Monmouth County | 55 | 17,265 |
| Atlantic County | 31 | 16,813 |
| Gloucester County | 28 | 15,775 |
| Bergen County | 70 | 13,789 |
| Union County | 30 | 12,401 |
| Essex County | 36 | 10,240 |
| Mercer County | 30 | 10,048 |
| Somerset County | 26 | 8,266 |
Utilities and retail rates
Implied residential rate per utility
| Utility | Type | Res. customers | ¢/kWh | Net metering |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co | Investor Owned | 1,966,950 | 19.8 | ✓ |
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | Investor Owned | 964,802 | 15.0 | ✓ |
| Atlantic City Electric Co | Investor Owned | 472,020 | 22.6 | ✓ |
| Rockland Electric Co | Investor Owned | 63,679 | 20.4 | ✓ |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 45,019 | 18.1 | — |
| Sunnova | Behind the Meter | 30,079 | 19.0 | — |
| Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC | Retail Power Marketer | 26,530 | 20.1 | — |
| SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC | Retail Power Marketer | 22,956 | 20.3 | — |
Other solar markets in New Jersey
Three ways to slice New Jersey's 244.1K installations
See how the market splits by sector, by battery attach and by installer, updated with every refresh.
See all breakdownsWhen demand peaks in New Jersey
Quick answers about New Jersey's market
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How many solar projects are in the pipeline in New Jersey?
How current is New Jersey's solar data?
There's a lot more inside the SolarDNA app.
- ◇Zip and city market pages
- ◇Installer league tables
- ◇Territory builder
- ◇Solarizer deal estimates
- ◇Permit activity where reported
- ◇Export the data