Piscataway, NJ 08854 solar market data
Updated July 29, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Piscataway 08854 has 2,246 solar installations, installations up 83.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 71 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus New Jersey
How 08854 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median —/W
Market score
71 vs 62
New Jersey scores 62
Share of state installs
0.92%
of 244.1K tracked statewide
Battery attach
100.0%
state 99.8%
Statewide momentum
▲ 20.1%
residential solar added in New Jersey, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
239.1K systems
10.4% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Next-12-month outlook: 298–402 installs (midpoint 350)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
08854 by year
304 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 166 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 08854
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 477 | 43 | 7.68 | — |
| 2 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 323 | 100 | 8.66 | — |
| 3 | TRINITY SOLAR | 140 | 24 | 8.01 | — |
| 4 | TESLA | 65 | 9 | 8.75 | — |
| 5 | SUNTUITY | 58 | 0 | 8.66 | — |
| 6 | SUNNYMAC | 49 | 10 | 8.53 | — |
| 7 | SOLAR ME | 33 | 0 | 9.39 | — |
| 8 | EMT RENEWABLES | 30 | 8 | 9.03 | — |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 28 | 5 | 7.7 | — |
| 10 | GREEN POWER ENERGY | 28 | 4 | 10.49 | — |
| 11 | SEA BRIGHT SOLAR | 21 | 3 | 11.3 | — |
| 12 | SUNPOWER | 20 | 0 | 8.52 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08812 Dunellen | 4.3 km | 381 | — | 50 |
| 08846 Middlesex | 4.5 km | 493 | — | 51 |
| 07080 South Plainfield | 5.2 km | 887 | — | 56 |
| 07063 Plainfield | 6.1 km | 414 | — | 50 |
| 08880 South Bound Brook | 6.1 km | 164 | — | 49 |
| 08904 Highland Park | 6.4 km | 229 | — | 49 |
Same city
Other zips in Piscataway
Equipment
What gets installed in 08854
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REDACTED100.0%
Inverters
REDACTED100.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 08854
How many solar installations are there in 08854?
SolarDNA counts 2,246 active solar installations in Piscataway 08854, 2,132 of them residential, with data through July 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 08854?
Not enough priced systems in 08854 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 08854?
Installations in 08854 are up 83.1%: 304 in the trailing twelve months versus 166 before.
Who installs solar in 08854?
SUNRUN, MOMENTUM SOLAR, TRINITY SOLAR lead the 135 installers with systems in 08854. The full comp set is above.
Is 08854 a good market for solar sales?
08854 scores 71 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).