Pittsburgh, PA 15235 solar market data
Updated September 24, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Pittsburgh 15235 has 389 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.66/W, installations down 26.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 31 — higher than 4% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 15235 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.33/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
31 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.44%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 45–59 installs (midpoint 52)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±13% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
15235 by year
60 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 82 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 15235
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENERGY INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS | 2 | 0 | 5.6 | $4.45 |
| 2 | WEST PENN ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 2.1 | $7.62 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 15235
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNTECH POWER100.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.3%
SMA AMERICA33.3%
SOLAREDGE33.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 15235
How many solar installations are there in 15235?
SolarDNA counts 389 active solar installations in Pittsburgh 15235, 388 of them residential, with data through September 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 15235?
The median residential system in 15235 cost $5.66 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.33/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 15235?
Installations in 15235 are down 26.8%: 60 in the trailing twelve months versus 82 before.
Who installs solar in 15235?
ENERGY INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS, WEST PENN ENERGY SOLUTIONS lead the 2 installers with systems in 15235. The full comp set is above.
Is 15235 a good market for solar sales?
15235 scores 31 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 4% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.