Pittsburgh, PA 15217 solar market data
Updated August 4, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Pittsburgh 15217 has 209 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.05/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 35 — higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 15217 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.06/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
35 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.24%
of 88.5K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 48.7%
residential solar added in Pennsylvania, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
105.3K systems
2.8% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
15217 by year
33 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 22 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 15217
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASTRUM SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 4.48 | $6.05 |
| 2 | STANDARD SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 3.71 | $5.09 |
| 3 | ENERGY INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS | 2 | 0 | 3.63 | $6.12 |
| 4 | ADAM SOLAR RESOURCES | 1 | 0 | 3.06 | $5.40 |
| 5 | VOX ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 2.12 | $7.95 |
| 6 | WEST PENN ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 2.73 | $8.00 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 15217
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNTECH POWER44.4%
TRINA SOLAR22.2%
MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES11.1%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP11.1%
SHARP11.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY54.5%
SOLAREDGE18.2%
FRONIUS USA9.1%
POWER-ONE9.1%
SIEMENS INDUSTRY9.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 15217
How many solar installations are there in 15217?
SolarDNA counts 209 active solar installations in Pittsburgh 15217, 207 of them residential, with data through August 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 15217?
The median residential system in 15217 cost $6.05 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.06/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 15217?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 15217: too few recent installs (data runs through August 4, 2026).
Who installs solar in 15217?
ASTRUM SOLAR, STANDARD SOLAR, ENERGY INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS lead the 6 installers with systems in 15217. The full comp set is above.
Is 15217 a good market for solar sales?
15217 scores 35 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.