New Bethlehem, PA 16242 solar market data
Updated September 8, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
New Bethlehem 16242 has 13 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.82/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 35 — higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16242 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.18/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
35 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.01%
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
16242 by year
2 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 3 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 16242
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENERGY INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 7.02 | $4.53 |
| 2 | SOLAR REVOLUTION | 1 | 0 | 10 | $7.10 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 16242
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNTECH POWER100.0%
Inverters
PV POWERED50.0%
SMA AMERICA50.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16242
How many solar installations are there in 16242?
SolarDNA counts 13 active solar installations in New Bethlehem 16242, 13 of them residential, with data through September 8, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 16242?
The median residential system in 16242 cost $5.82 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.18/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 16242?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16242: too few recent installs (data runs through September 8, 2026).
Who installs solar in 16242?
ENERGY INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS, SOLAR REVOLUTION lead the 2 installers with systems in 16242. The full comp set is above.
Is 16242 a good market for solar sales?
16242 scores 35 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.